Adani Ports and SEZ has committed an investment of ₹16,000 crore for the second phase of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, with plans to expand the port’s container handling capacity to 5.7 million TEUs by 2029, positioning it as India’s largest transshipment hub.
The second phase of the Vizhinjam port was inaugurated on Saturday (24 January) by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, marking the transition of the project from initial operations to large-scale capacity expansion.
Speaking at the inauguration, Adani Ports Managing Director Karan Adani said the investment reflects Vizhinjam’s strategic importance for India’s maritime future.
“For centuries, Kerala’s coastline connected India to global trade. Through Vizhinjam, that historic role is being renewed – this time with world-class infrastructure, global scale and national purpose,” he said.
Karan Adani highlighted that the port’s early performance had reinforced confidence in its long-term potential. Within just 15 months of operations, Vizhinjam became the fastest Indian port to handle 1 million TEUs, placing Kerala firmly on the global shipping map.
The ₹16,000 crore investment under the second phase takes the total committed investment in the Vizhinjam project to ₹30,000 crore. Once fully developed, the port is expected to handle some of the world’s largest container vessels and significantly reduce India’s reliance on foreign transshipment ports.
Strategically located close to key international shipping lanes, the Vizhinjam seaport is expected to play a critical role in lowering logistics costs, improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening India’s position in global maritime trade over the coming decade.
