Vizhinjam International Seaport

Investment

₹2,000 crore

Partners

• IOCL
• CONCOR
• CWC
• VISL

Investments

• IOCL:
  • ₹700 crore
• CONCOR:
  • ₹600 crore
• CWC:
  • ₹700 crore

Purpose

• Bunkering facilities
• Logistics Park
• Cargo connectivity
• Multimodal transport

UPSC Facts

Vizhinjam Port is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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