The Government of Kerala is set to launch a massive ₹2,000 crore logistics infrastructure development initiative at Vizhinjam International Seaport, marking a new chapter in the state’s maritime-industrial growth.
The project is being implemented by Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), a fully state-owned company, in partnership with three major Central Public Sector Enterprises:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
The agreements were signed in the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Assembly chamber.
Project Components
Fuel Security – IOCL (₹700 Crore)
Construction of large-scale bunkering facilities
Marine fuel storage infrastructure
Positioning Vizhinjam as a key fuel hub in the Indian Ocean region
This will significantly enhance the port’s competitiveness as a major transshipment hub.
Rail-Linked Cargo Network – CONCOR (₹600 Crore)
Development of Inland Container Depots (ICD)
Container Freight Stations (CFS)
Nationwide cargo movement through rail connectivity
This integration will connect the port directly with India’s national logistics grid.
Multi-Modal Logistics Park – CWC (₹700 Crore)
Modern warehousing complexes
Large-scale cold storage facilities
Export-oriented processing units
Developed without direct financial liability to the state government
This strengthens the port-led industrial ecosystem and supports long-term economic transformation.
The “Kerala Model” of Port Development
While the port operates under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the state ensures that strategic components such as:
Fuel supply
Rail logistics
Warehousing and cargo handling infrastructure
remain under public sector participation.
Key Objectives:
Prevent monopolization in cargo handling
Ensure fair pricing for traders
Safeguard maritime security
Protect state economic interests
Transform Vizhinjam into a comprehensive economic growth hub
