Adani Ports to Invest Rs 16,000 Cr in Vizhinjam Phase 2 Development

• Adani Ports will invest approximately Rs 16,000 crore in the second phase development of the Vizhinjam seaport.
• The phase 2 development aims to establish Vizhinjam as the largest transhipment hub in the Indian sub-continent, adding 4.1 million TEUs to its capacity.
• The expansion will include 21 automated ship-to-shore cranes, 45 automated Cantilever Rail-Mounted Gantry cranes, and a rail handling yard.
• Key features involve berth expansion, dredging, reclamation, and construction of India's deepest breakwater (920 meters at 21 meters depth).
• Green initiatives like electric vehicle charging stations and critical facilities such as an electrical substation and sewage treatment plant are also part of the plan.

Why It Matters: Adani Ports' Rs 16,000 crore investment in Vizhinjam Phase 2 aims to make it India's largest transhipment hub.