Vizhinjam Conclave 2025: A Landmark Event in Maritime & Global Trade
The Vizhinjam Conclave 2025 – Global Investment Summit successfully concluded on January 28-29, 2025, at Hyatt Regency, Kerala. Organized by the Industrial Department of the Kerala Government, KSIDC, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, and Invest Kerala, in association with Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and global trade experts to discuss the future of maritime trade and investment.
Key Highlights:
• Distinguished Guests: The event was honored by the presence of Kerala’s Finance Minister Shri K.N. Balagopal, Minister of Industry Shri P Rajeeve,Minister of Education Shri V. Sivankutty, Minister for Ports & Cooperation Shri V.N. Vasavan, Chief Secretary Smt. Sharadha Muraleedharan IAS, and Dr. Shashi Tharoor, MP, among others.
• Strategic Discussions: Experts emphasized Vizhinjam’s role as a global trade hub, focusing on its deep-water transshipment capabilities, logistics efficiency, and investment potential.
• Industry Insights: Prominent industry leaders, including Dr. Divya S. Iyer IAS (MD, VISL), Capt. Deepak Tewari (MD, MSC Agency India Pvt Ltd), Pradeep Jayaraman (CEO, AVPPL), Smt. G. Gayatri IRTS (Group GM, CONCOR), and Dr. V.S. Hari (COO, Kerry Indev Logistics Pvt Ltd), shared valuable perspectives on public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and sustainability.
• Economic & Sustainability Focus: The conclave highlighted job creation, eco-friendly port operations, and multimodal logistics integration, ensuring long-term economic and environmental benefits.
The Future of Vizhinjam
Vizhinjam’s strategic location near major global shipping routes and its world-class infrastructure position it as a key player in international trade. The conclave reaffirmed Kerala’s commitment to transforming Vizhinjam into a major maritime gateway, fostering economic growth and global connectivity.
Stay tuned for more updates on Vizhinjam International Seaport’s journey toward becoming a global trade leader!
