Adani Ports to Invest ₹16,000 Crore in Phase 2 Vizhinjam Seaport Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is set to undertake the second phase of development of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, with an estimated investment of around ₹16,000 crore, as per PTI report. 

Phase 2 Expansion: Capacity and Infrastructure Push 

The 2nd phase is designed to significantly scale up the port’s handling capacity, adding 4.1 million 22-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) to its existing throughput. Once completed, Vizhinjam is expected to emerge as the largest transhipment hub in the Indian subcontinent, strengthening India’s position in global maritime trade. 

 The expansion will include advanced automation and upgraded port infrastructure. Planned installations comprise 21 automated ship-to-shore cranes, 45 automated cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes, a dedicated rail handling yard, and state-of-the-art electrical and automation systems. These enhancements aim to improve operational efficiency, vessel turnaround time, and cargo handling productivity. 

Engineering, Sustainability and Strategic Features 

Phase 2 also includes berth expansion, extensive dredging, and land reclamation to create additional operational capacity. A key engineering highlight will be the construction of India’s deepest breakwater, stretching 920 metres at a depth of 21 metres, enabling the port to handle ultra-large container vessels. 

Sustainability initiatives form a core part of the expansion. The project will deploy green equipment, including electric vehicle charging stations, alongside the development of critical infrastructure such as electrical substations, sewage treatment facilities, and enhanced security systems compliant with International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) norms. 

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Adani Ports Share Price Performance  

As of January 23, 2026, Adani Ports share price was closed at ₹1,314.90 per share, reflecting a decline of 7.02% from the previous closing price.  

Conclusion 

The ₹16,000 crore Phase 2 investment marks a major step in transforming Vizhinjam into a world-class transhipment hub, reinforcing India’s maritime logistics capability and strengthening Adani Ports’ strategic footprint in global shipping. 

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