EXIM operations at Kerala’s Vizhinjam seaport set to begin on August 18
Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala is set to launch full-scale export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, 2026. This transition aims to establish the port as a major global maritime and logistics hub under the state's 'Mission Samudra' initiative.
Why it matters
The port's expansion is expected to significantly reduce freight costs and boost India's export competitiveness by integrating logistics and manufacturing.
Setting a new milestone in Kerala’s economic growth and maritime sector, EXIM (export-import) operations at the Vizhinjam international seaport is set to commence on August 18, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Office of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday, the commencement of EXIM operations will transform Vizhinjam from a transshipment port into a full-fledged international cargo gateway.
The launch of EXIM services, as part of the government’s 100-day action plan, will enable Vizhinjam to become a complete export-import gateway. This will reduce freight transportation costs, improve supply chain efficiency, enhance export competitiveness, and create new investment and employment opportunities, said the Chief Minister.
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