MSC Beryl carries the first export consignment to Valencia, leaves Vizhinjam Port
The vessel, part of
MSC’s Himalaya service, is
expected to berth at Valencia in approximately 20 days, marking another step
forward in strengthening Vizhinjam’s direct international export connectivity. The sailing highlights Vizhinjam’s growing
role as a gateway for Indian exporters, providing access to global markets
through direct mainline shipping services. The exim
operations of the port were officially flagged off by Chief Minister Shri V D Satheesan on Aug 20. He had said that the
state govt had held strategic talks with diverse investors to identify key
opportunities to expand exim at Vizhinjam.
Sources said that
many exporters have shown interest to send their containers from Vizhinjam as
it offers direct connectivity without transshipment enroute. Exporters from
Kochi are willing to shift while businesses from Coimbatore and Tirupur are
exploring options to export their goods through the new port.
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