Kerala Clears Two Multi-Modal Logistics Parks to Back Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub

The Kerala government has granted in-principle approval for two multi-modal logistics parks (MMLPs) linked to Vizhinjam International Seaport, backing proposals from Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC). Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) has been authorised to negotiate long-term land lease terms with both CPSUs and sign non-binding MoUs, subject to final government clearance.​

CONCOR plans to set up an MMLP on about 25 acres at Kottukal near the port, with land cost estimated at ₹7–8 crore per acre and a proposed monthly lease rent of ₹1.5 lakh per acre, 5% annual escalation and 2% revenue share on operational income, while it will handle infrastructure development and statutory approvals with VISL’s facilitation. CWC has sought up to 50 acres at Amaravila along the railway line, at an estimated ₹4–4.5 crore per acre, on lease terms of ₹1 lakh per acre per month plus 5% annual escalation and 2% revenue share, with VISL acquiring and leasing the land and CWC responsible for developing facilities and obtaining clearances.​

The projects are designed to deepen Vizhinjam’s logistics ecosystem and support long-term growth at the emerging transhipment hub, which has handled 670 vessels and 1.34 million TEUs as of December 31, 2025. Ongoing capacity augmentation will raise the port’s annual handling capacity from 1.5 million TEUs to 5.7 million TEUs by December 2028 and add two multipurpose berths with a combined quay length of 1,220 metres.​