Vizhinjam Port arrival First Container Ship 'San Fernando'

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The Vizhinjam Port in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, achieved a historic milestone with the arrival of its first container ship, 'San Fernando'.

An Overview of the News

  • 'San Fernando' departed from Xiamen Port in China and received a water salute upon arrival.

  • This marks the beginning of trial operations at the port, fulfilling a long-awaited economic infrastructure development initiative in Kerala.

  • Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state ministers, dignitaries, officials, and the public will attend the event, expecting a large turnout.

  • Trial operations are set to continue for 2-3 months, after which larger vessels are expected to arrive, solidifying Vizhinjam Port's position on the global transshipment map.

About Kerala

  • Capital - Thiruvananthapuram

  • Chief minister - Pinarayi Vijayan

  • Districts - 14

  • Rajya Sabha    - 9 seats

  • Lok Sabha - 20 seats


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