In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy ? 1. By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations. 2. By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala's profile as a maritime heritage destination. 3. By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade. Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
Correct answer
Explanation
Vizhinjam International Seaport near Thiruvananthapuram is India's first dedicated deep-water container transshipment port. It has a natural depth of about 20 m and lies close to the main east–west shipping route. It lets India handle mother vessels that earlier transshipped via Colombo, Singapore or Dubai, keeping that revenue at home and strengthening India's place in regional maritime trade. It is neither a domestic-only cargo hub nor a cruise or heritage port.
InfrastructurePorts: Vizhinjam transshipment portVizhinjamTransshipment hubDeep-draft portKeralaMaritime logistics