Mr. R. Edwin Samuel, Founder & CEO and President of the Association for Tuticorin Hub Port Development, highlighted Tuticorin’s potential to emerge as a major transshipment hub port during the felicitation of Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tuticorin.
During the interaction, Mr. Edwin Samuel presented the case for developing Tuticorin as a transshipment hub, emphasising its potential to strengthen India’s maritime connectivity, expand shipping networks and enhance the country’s competitiveness in global trade.
He also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Secretary, the VOC Port Chairman and Deputy Chairman for their continued efforts in securing approval for the VOC Port Outer Harbour Development Project.
The proposed Outer Harbour project is expected to play a crucial role in advancing Tuticorin’s ambition of becoming a key maritime and transshipment hub. The development is expected to strengthen port capacity and connectivity, improve cargo movement and enable India to participate more effectively in international shipping networks.
The interaction highlighted the importance of continued coordination among the government, port authorities and maritime industry stakeholders in accelerating infrastructure development and strengthening India’s position in global maritime trade.