Work on the second phase of the Vizhinjam International Seaport project began on 25 January, 2026, marking a major boost to Kerala's infrastructure development.

The project aims to be completed ahead of its earlier schedule of 2045. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has committed an investment of Rs 16,000 crore for the second phase. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while inaugurating the project, referred to it as "a dream of decades" and emphasized that Vizhinjam would serve as a strong response to those who claim no development happens in Kerala. 

The second phase will expand the port's infrastructure, including an extension of the breakwater and container berth, and will enable five motherships to dock simultaneously. The port has already become a vital financial asset for the state. The new phase will expand the breakwater to 3.88 km (from 2.96 km) and the container berth to 2,000 mtrs. (from 800m), enabling the port to handle five motherships simultaneously.

Delivering the keynote address, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said Kerala occupies a special place in the country’s maritime transformation. “Kerala’s strategic location on major shipping routes, its scale, human resources, and strong institutional capacity make it a maritime and logistic hub on the western coast,” he said.