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New harbour of hope: Country's first transshipment port sets sail

Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport, the country's first semi-automated container port, is poised to receive its first container vessel from Maersk

India’s dream of having its first transshipment port is set to become a reality. Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport, the country’s first semi-automated container port, is poised to receive its first container vessel from Maersk, called MV
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Shine Jacob Chennai
On Thursday morning, India’s dream of having its first transshipment port is set to become a reality. Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport, the country’s first semi-automated container port, is poised to receive its first container vessel from Maersk, called MV San Fernando, as part of a trial run.


Navigating new waters


•          Project cost: Rs 7,525 crore

•          Amount reportedly invested by Adani Group so far: Rs 4,500 crore

•          Amount earmarked by the company for Phase-II and Phase-III: Rs 9,500 crore

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