Adani Ports to Invest ₹16,000 Crore in Vizhinjam Seaport Phase 2 Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is set to invest around ₹16,000 crore in the second phase of the Vizhinjam seaport development in Kerala, according to a PTI report. The announcement is expected during the port’s inaugural ceremony, to be officially launched by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Commissioned in 2023, Vizhinjam is strategically located to emerge as a major global transshipment hub for container traffic.

The Phase 2 expansion aims to transform Vizhinjam into the largest transshipment hub in the Indian subcontinent by adding 4.1 million TEUs to its existing capacity. The project will introduce advanced automation, including 21 automated ship-to-shore cranes, 45 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes, a dedicated rail handling yard, and sophisticated electrical and automation systems. Expansion of berths, extensive dredging, and reclamation works are also planned.

The development will additionally feature India’s deepest breakwater, extending 920 metres at a depth of 21 metres, along with green initiatives such as EV charging infrastructure and critical facilities like an electrical substation, sewage treatment plant, and ISPS security fencing. With major global shipping lines like MSC, Maersk, and CMA CGM already calling at the port, the expansion is expected to significantly strengthen India’s position in global maritime trade and enable Vizhinjam to compete with leading international hubs.

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