In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's mari

Question

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy? 1. By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping. 2. By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping. 3. By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports.

Accepted Answer

Vizhinjam is an international container transshipment hub (not domestic-only), leveraging its natural deep draft of 18–24 meters to berth Ultra Large Container Ships. Located 10 nautical miles from the East-West international shipping corridor, it aims to reclaim transshipment cargo from Colombo, Singapore, and Jebel Ali, retaining an estimated $200–400 million annually in revenues and repositioning India in regional maritime trade.