Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport' worth Rs 8,900 crore on May 2, according to a press release.

According to the release, it is the country's first dedicated container transhipment port, representing the transformative advancements being made in India's maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat.

The release noted that Vizhinjam Port, which is strategically important, has been identified as a key priority project that will contribute to strengthening India's position in global trade, enhancing logistics efficiency, and reducing reliance on foreign ports for cargo transhipment. Its natural deep draft of nearly 20 meters...