Is vizhinjam a major port?
At present, India’s port capacity(12 major Indian ports) is a meagre 4.61 million TEUs/annum compared with China’s capacity of 50 million TEUs, almost 11 times that of India’s….Cargo handled by Major Ports in India.
| Major Port | Trade (04-’05, MMT) | Container Traffic (04-’05)(million TEU) |
|---|---|---|
| Vizag | 50 | 0.05 |
| VIZHINJAM PORT | 4.10* |
Who owns Vizhinjam port?
Adani Ports Government
Vizhinjam International Seaport
| Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport | |
|---|---|
| Operated by | Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd |
| Owned by | Adani Ports Government of Kerala |
| Type of harbor | Mega Port |
| Draft depth | 24 m (79 ft) |
What is the current status of Vizhinjam port?
Vizhinjam port will be operational in December 2023: Kerala Ports Minister, Adani Group. The joint announcement was made to the media after a meeting of the Adani Group with the minister with regard to completion of the project which was scheduled to be finished by 2021.
Who built Vizhinjam port?
10 things you need to know about Vizhinjam port being built by Modi man Adani. Modi man Gautam Adani is all set to build the Rs 6,500 crore International Seaport at Vizhinjam, a natural port located 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
How many ports Adani have?
Locations. The company commenced operations at Mundra Port and currently operates 10 ports in India comprising 45 berths and 14 terminals across 6 states.
Which ports does Adani own?
Krishnapatnam Port from CVR Group (Navayuga Group). Adani Ports Increases Its Ownership From 75% To 100% In Krishnapatnam Port By Acquiring Vishwasamudra Holdings’ 25% Stake For Rs. 2,800 Crs. Adani Ports acquired 25% stake in the port in April 2021.