<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Kottayam Port is considering inland waterway connectivity with Vizhinjam, anticipating movement of at least 30 TEUs per day.</li><li>Dredging is required for cargo route development via Thrikkunnapuzha and the Thottappally Spillway to potentially increase cargo movement by 2,000 TEUs per month.</li><li>The port aims to expedite customs clearance for international cargo, reduce congestion at the main port, and avert highway congestion by transferring cargo through inland waterways.</li><li>Expansion plans include acquiring a reach stacker unit, with ongoing operations having moved over 25,000 TEUs to Vallarpadam Container Transshipment Terminal, generating significant revenue for the government.</li></ul>

Kottayam port mulls inland waterway connectivity with Vizhinjam

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