Kochi:
The Kerala state government will soon seek an expression
of intent for taking up the Rs 2,500-crore development
activities at Vizhinjam Port, which enjoys close proximity
to international shipping routes.
Kerala
Minister for Ports M V Raghavan said advertisements will
be placed in newspapers for the purpose. Vizhinjam Port
has the potential to pick up a major share of the international
container traffic.
According
to sources, Vizhinjam Port development envisaged creation
of a mega transhipment hub, with 30 berths to handle containers,
general cargo and petroleum products. It will also have
a full-fledged bunkering facility, free-trade zone and
a passenger berth.
Vizhinjam,
with a natural draft of 25 metres within one nautical
mile, is least prone to littoral drifts. The proximity
of the international shipping lane will provide a locational
advantage to the port.
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