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Vizhinjam Port Launches EXIM Operations to Reduce India's Dependence on Foreign Hubs
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM
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Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has begun dedicated export-import operations, aiming to cut India’s reliance on overseas ports for trade.
Vizhinjam Port, situated near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, has initiated dedicated export-import (EXIM) operations to streamline cargo handling.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce India’s dependence on foreign ports for maritime trade, offering a domestic alternative for exporters and importers.
By managing cargo directly, the port promises faster turnaround times and lower handling costs, making it more competitive for Indian businesses.
Officials say the new operations will strengthen domestic supply chains and support the government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce India’s dependence on foreign ports for maritime trade, offering a domestic alternative for exporters and importers.
By managing cargo directly, the port promises faster turnaround times and lower handling costs, making it more competitive for Indian businesses.
Officials say the new operations will strengthen domestic supply chains and support the government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.