Vizhinjam Port May Cut India's Cargo Dependence, Experts Warn Kerala to Speed Up

Vizhinjam port, located near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, is poised to become India's first deep‑water port on the Arabian Sea. Experts believe the facility will cut the country’s dependence on overseas cargo routes by providing a closer transshipment hub for container traffic. The port’s strategic position could reduce shipping distances to major Asian markets, lowering costs and transit times. However, the project is still in the construction phase and faces delays. Kerala’s government has been urged to accelerate the build‑out to unlock the port’s economic potential.