India, May 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on Friday with the aim to boost India's maritime trade.

"Until now, 75% of the country's transshipment needs were routed through other ports in the world. India was suffering losses in revenue through it. This situation will change now. The country's money will be useful for it. The money that used to flow outside will now bring new economic opportunities for the people of Vizhinjam and Kerala," Modi said addressing the event. He dedicated the facility, built on a public private partnership (PPP) model, to the nation.

Modi started the visit with reviewing the operations, specially the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) mother ship do...