VIZHINJAM INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT: THE LOGISTICS GAME CHANGER
Exploring Kerala’s milestone achievement in Global Trade.
The Vizhinjam International Seaport has created a sea of opportunities in the logistics and supply chain sector. Vizhinjam being India’s first deep water container transshipment port, has significantly changed the course of Indian logistics. At present, the seaport stands as the top cargo handler in southern and eastern India, asserting its fair position in the global trade, logistics and supply chain activities.
VIZHINJAM: A New Chapter in Indian Logistics and Supply Chain
The Vizhinjam International Seaport is an ambitious project by the government of India, built on a public-private partnership model. It is India’s first deep water transshipment container port catering to bulk cargo and multipurpose container transshipments. The port’s strategic location near significant international sea routes makes it a vital player in global trade, facilitating smoother logistics throughout the east and west. The activities at the port surpasses those at major ports like Chennai, showcasing the growing importance of Kerala in the global trade and logistics tapestry.
The vision is to become the no.1 preferred transshipment gateway on the Indian subcontinent, in terms of operational excellence, sustainability, infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, that will eventually foster global trade and boost India’s economy. Also, the port’s rapid operational excellence and increased cargo handling capacity drives significant job creation in the logistics and supply chain sector. This creation of job opportunities will elevate the demand for skilled logistics professionals in diverse roles. And here comes the importance of logistics institutes offering practical, skill-based education in logistics and supply chain management.
A HUB FOR LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS
The activation of Vizhinjam Seaport will create a surge in excellent job opportunities in the field of logistics and supply chain management. Professionals with hands-on experience in fields like transportation, warehousing, port and terminal management, freight forwarding, customs clearance, logistics technology etc will be in high demand.
Logistics being the backbone of global trade, skilled professionals with operational excellence is the need of the hour, to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services throughout the world. Hence, if you are planning to begin a career in logistics, then this is the right time. But investing in the right kind of skill-oriented education is utmost important. Being the best logistics and supply chain management institute in Kerala, GIIMS has been offering a comprehensive curriculum, helping out students to become the best logisticians in the industry for the past 10 years. Well-trained faculty, modern infrastructure, updated curriculum, practical skill-based education etc has been moulding students to become future ready in this ever-evolving world.
Join Kerala’s no.1 logistics institution and begin a rewarding career in the logistics and supply chain sector.
