Gateway to Economic Growth

Port-Led Industrialization is Here

Moving beyond transhipment, Vizhinjam is activating full scale Ex-IM (Gateway) cargo operations targeting a tenfold increase in Ex-IM cargo volume over the next decade from 0.15 million to 1.5 million TEUs annually to strategically reposition India in the Global Maritime Trade. Targeting ₹100,000 Crores (approx US$ 12 Billion) Investment in Port led economic activities over the next 5 to 8 year horizon.

The Master Plan

Activating the Industrial Ecosystem.

VISL has planned to develop port-led industrialisation across approximately 3,500 acres in three phases and is currently in the process of acquiring 230 acres in Phase I, while aiming to channelise ₹100,000 crores (approx. US$ 12 billion) in investments towards logistics and industrialisation in the districts of South Kerala over the next 5 to 8 years.

VISL has entered into MoUs with Central PSUs: IOCL, CONCOR and CWC to establish world-class maritime and logistics infrastructure.

In the next 5 to 8 year horizon,

Service Ecosystem

Essential Maritime & Logistics Infrastructure

We are building a comprehensive infrastructure to support the upcoming transition to Gateway (Ex-Im) cargo movements.

Maritime Infrastructure

Bunkering Infra (Tank Farms & Barges)
Ship Repairs & Layby Berths
Mooring Services & Ship Chandelling
Stevedoring & Steamer Agents
Immigration & Customs Agencies
Banking & Financial Services

Ex-Im Logistics (Gateway)

Multi-modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs)
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZ)
Container Freight Stations (CFS)
Specialised Cool & Cold Chain
Truck Terminals & Fuelling Stations

Leveraging the Port

Priority Industrial Sectors

Agri & Food Processing

Automotive & EV Hub

Refined Edible Oil

Computers &IT

Travel & Tourism

Chemicals & Pharma

Renewable Energy Hub

Floriculture

Wood & Furniture

Green Hydrogen

Consumer Electronics

Engineering & Equipment

Seafood Processing

Handlooms

Machine Tools

The Backend Ecosystem

3 Central Giants Docking

₹2,000 Crore investment fully funded by Central PSUs to build the ultimate logistics gateway, ensuring zero State debt.

IOCL (Maharatna)
₹700 Cr

Energy Security
Development of an International Bunkering Terminal. Positioning Vizhinjam as the 'Gas Station of the Indian Ocean' capturing fuel revenue from international vessels.

CONCOR (Navratna)
₹600 Cr

Multimodal Connectivity
Development of an International Bunkering Terminal. Positioning Vizhinjam as the 'Gas Station of the Indian Ocean' capturing fuel revenue from international vessels.

CWC
(Navratna)
₹700 Cr

Storage & Logistics
50 Acres dedicated to a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP). Features specialized cold chain facilities and bonded warehouses to protect against private monopolies.