Excelsior Correspondent
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 5: During their ongoing media tour, organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) the press delegation from Srinagar today visited the Vizhinjam International Transshipment Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala.
Inaugurated in May 2025 by the Prime Minister of India, Vizhinjam International Seaport (VIS) is India’s first major, deep-water container transshipment hub designed to serve as a gateway to global maritime trade.
Addressing the delegation, Pradeep Jayaraman, CEO, Adani Vizhinjam Port highlighted the role of Vizhinjam as a transshipment hub that reduces dependence on foreign ports for container handling, enhances logistical efficiencies, and strengthens India’s position in global supply chains.
Jayaraman elaborated on how the port’s design and operational planning aim to foster economic activity, create employment opportunities and support regional development. Vizhinjam Port has several notable firsts, including India’s first female crane operator, reflecting the port’s emphasis on inclusivity and skill development.
The port’s Vehicle Traffic Management System has been developed by a startup incubated at IIT Madras, showcasing the integration of indigenous innovation with large-scale infrastructure.
Earlier, the delegation was facilitated by Mahesh Guptan, Head of Communications, Adani Vizhinjam Port.
The delegation visited multiple departments, the container yard and also witnessed port operations being monitored and controlled through advanced remote systems, providing first-hand exposure to the port’s high level of automation and digital integration.
At the onset of the meeting, Majid Pandit, Media & Communication Officer, PIB Srinagar, introduced the members of the press delegation.
The visit to Vizhinjam Port is part of a five-day media outreach programme by PIB Srinagar aimed at providing journalists with first-hand exposure to key national infrastructure projects, research institutions and government initiatives.
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