The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) is set to commence warehousing and cargo-handling operations in Thiruvananthapuram by leasing 5.03 acres of land owned by Travancore Titanium Products Ltd (TTPL), marking an important step towards strengthening the port-led logistics ecosystem around Vizhinjam International Seaport.
The Kerala Government has approved a 60-year lease of the TTPL land against an upfront premium of ₹45 crore. The proposal was cleared following approval from the TTPL Board of Directors and a recommendation from the Board for Public Sector Transformation (BPT). A government order approving the arrangement was issued last week.
The initial facility will allow CWC to establish its presence in the state capital and begin warehousing, cargo-handling and related logistics activities without waiting for the acquisition and development of its proposed larger facility at Amaravila.
CWC is planning to develop an integrated logistics facility on approximately 20 acres at Amaravila, where the state government is expediting the land acquisition process. The location, close to an existing railway line, is expected to offer efficient connectivity between port-related cargo movements and the rail network.
The larger project forms part of the ₹2,000-crore logistics master plan being implemented by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) in association with three central public sector undertakings. Under the plan, CWC has committed an investment of around ₹700 crore to establish a multimodal logistics park featuring modern warehouses, cold-storage facilities and export-related infrastructure.
The previous state government signed memorandums of understanding with CWC, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on February 23, 2026, in the presence of then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. While CWC will develop warehousing and logistics infrastructure, CONCOR will focus on container depots and cargo-handling facilities, and IOC will establish bunkering infrastructure to supply fuel to vessels calling at Vizhinjam.
The proposed logistics park is expected to enhance cargo storage, handling and distribution capabilities while supporting domestic and international trade. Modern warehousing, cold-chain infrastructure and export-linked facilities are also expected to attract logistics operators, exporters and other businesses to the port’s hinterland.
The development assumes added significance as Vizhinjam International Seaport prepares for a substantial expansion in cargo-handling capacity. The port’s annual capacity is expected to increase to 5.7 million TEUs by December 2028, including the development of two multipurpose berths.
CWC’s initial operations on TTPL land will provide an early operational base, while the larger Amaravila project is expected to create a more comprehensive logistics ecosystem. Together with the planned investments by CONCOR and IOC, the initiatives are aimed at developing Vizhinjam beyond a transshipment hub into a wider maritime logistics and trade gateway, generating economic activity across the region.