Adani Vizhinjam Port Company has received primary approval from the Customs and Central Excise Department under the Union Ministry of Finance for handling export-import (EXIM) cargo and domestic operations at Vizhinjam Port. The final clearance from the Customs Commissionerate in Kochi is expected shortly, following the completion of remaining procedures.
With this approval, Vizhinjam Port is now poised to commence EXIM trade, opening a new gateway for global connectivity. Leading customs broking firms operating across major Indian ports are preparing to establish offices at Vizhinjam, ensuring smooth facilitation of cargo operations. A dedicated customs office has already begun functioning at the port utility building adjacent to the harbour.
However, full-scale domestic exports are expected to start only after the completion of road connectivity between the port and the national highway. Widening of service roads for container truck access is in progress and targeted for completion by December 2025.
In the interim, Adani Vizhinjam Port Company plans to begin trial operations in October, leveraging existing routes for limited domestic cargo movement. As part of the initial phase, the feasibility of moving containers at night via the Mullur Road near the port will be tested.
This milestone marks a significant step in transforming Vizhinjam into a world-class transshipment hub, strengthening India’s maritime trade network and logistics competitiveness.