Re imagine  Trivandrum  as the Maritime  Gateway  of India  

The Vizhinjam Port, an INR 7,600 crore PPP Project, is capable of handling container vessels with up to 24,000 TEU capacity, making it a hub for large ships. Overall, it has an initial capacity of 1 million TEU which can later be increased to 6.2 million TEU. With a natural depth of 18 mt, scalable to 20 mt., the Port is situated near the southernmost tip of India, and the port's proximity (within 10 nautical miles) to major international shipping routes makes it an ideal entry point for the world's biggest container ships.
Until now, the biggest container ships have been skipping India because its harbors weren't deep enough to handle such vessels and docking at neighboring ports such as Colombo, Dubai and Singapore. By handling larger vessels, the Vizhinjam may also play an important part in reducing India's logistics costs and increasing India's share in international maritime trade, competing with China's dominance.
Developed in collaboration with Adani Ports, India's largest private-sector port operator, this project is part of Adani's expanding global footprint. The Vizhinjam Port is expected to generate over 5,000 direct job opportunities, contributing to economic growth in the region. Moreover, as a part of India's Maritime India Vision 2030, the government is investing in mega ports and transshipment hubs, further enhancing the maritime infrastructure.