Ktm port gears up to expand infra, establish connectivity to Vizhinjam

Port authorities have presented proposal to CM for creation of inland water route to Vizhinjam

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kottayam

TO CAPITALISE on the anticipated rise in cargo movement through the Vizhinjam International Port, Kottayam port - the first Inland Container Depot (ICD) in the country - has embarked on a drive to expand its cargo handling infrastructure.

Apart from finding a potential foreign investor to help develop the infrastructure facilities, the port authorities have also presented a proposal to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the creation of an inland water route connecting the Kottayam port to Vizhinjam, facilitating the transportation of containers via barges.

The port authorities said they have received a positive response from the Chief Minister for the proposal, which includes a cargo route via Thrikkunnapuzha and the Thottappally spillway.

Meanwhile, the expansion received a significant boost when a UK-based company expressed interest in funding the development of essential infrastructure at the port.