17) Vallarpadam Terminal Flashcards
1
Q
In which port is Vallarpadam Terminal located ?
A
Cochin port of Kerala – Vallarpadam Island
2
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
Ministry of Shipping has called it as “1st Trans-shipment port of India”
3
Q
What happens here ?
A
It handles containers, stores them temporarily and transfers them to other ships for the onward destination
4
Q
Significance ?
A
1) Proposed to be developed as the most preferred gateway for South India and leading transshipment hub of South Asia
2) It will cut India’s dependence on neighbouring hub ports such as Colombo (SL), Jebel Ali (Dubai) and Klang (Malaysia)
3) It is in line with PMs vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It will ensure Indian cargo transship through an Indian Port
