Mothership with 2000 containers docks at Vizhinjam Port
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mothership with 2000 containers docks at Vizhinjam Port

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: MV San Fernando, the first mothership carrying 2000 containers, arrived at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday morning. In a symbolic gesture, the tug boats gave a water salute to the 300-meter long and 48-meter wide ship that reached the outer sea at 7.15 am. San Fernando departed from China's Xiamen port on July 2, and reached VIST after a voyage of 8 days. The vessel will utilize Vizhinjam port services to manage the movements of 400 containers onboard.

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Vizhinjam port sets trend in cargo handling
5 months, 1 week ago

Vizhinjam port sets trend in cargo handling

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, the first semi-automated container port in the country, is setting a new standard in cargo handling with the first mothership to dock at the port set to depart on Monday. This marks the country’s maiden handling of containers from a mothership with minimal manual intervention, offering a unique operational experience for shipping companies …

MV San Fernando to set sail for Colombo after successful Vizhinjam trial
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MV San Fernando to set sail for Colombo after successful Vizhinjam trial

New Indian Express  

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Kerala’s long-awaited dream fulfilled: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala’s long-awaited dream fulfilled: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the historic inauguration of the trial run at Vizhinjam International Seaport, Kerala's most ambitious dream finally became reality, declared Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday. The chief minister said the momentous occasion marks the realisation of the state's long-held vision to establish a world-class port that will revolutionise the country's maritime trade and cement Kerala's position as a …

First mothership docks at at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, offloads cargo
5 months, 1 week ago

First mothership docks at at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, offloads cargo

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: MV San Fernando, the inaugural mothership carrying 1,930 containers from China, arrived at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday morning. Port Minister VN Vasavan, Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil and officials of Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited and Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd were present at the berth. Cong wants port named after Chandy The Congress has demanded …

Kerala's Vizhinjam port receives first mothership ahead of trial run
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala's Vizhinjam port receives first mothership ahead of trial run

Hindustan Times  

The Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala received its first mothership on Thursday with a cargo vessel named ‘San Fernando’ from China berthing at the country’s largest trans-shipment port. Chief minister claimed that the state government spent around ₹ 100 crore for the rehabilitation of fishermen and their families who would be affected by the port. Adani Group has worked to …

First container ship arrives at India's largest transhipment port in Kerala
5 months, 1 week ago

First container ship arrives at India's largest transhipment port in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

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Kerala: Vizhinjam port makes history, welcomes first mothership
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Vizhinjam port makes history, welcomes first mothership

Deccan Chronicle  

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First mothership San Fernando calls at Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala
5 months, 1 week ago

First mothership San Fernando calls at Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala

The Hindu  

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