Tuticorin International Container Terminal inaugurated at VOC Port
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated the Tuticorin International Container Terminal (TICT) to the nation at the VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA).
The Union Minister also inaugurated key infra projects as well as laid foundation stones for several initiatives.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration of Tuticorin International Container Terminal via video message.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister underlined that today marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation and hailed the new Tuticorin International Container Terminal as the ‘new star of India’s marine infrastructure’.
Highlighting its role in expanding the capacity of the V.O. Chidambaranar Port, the Prime Minister said, “With a deep draft of more than 14 meters and a berth over 300 meters long, this terminal will play a crucial role in enhancing the capacity of the V.O.C. port.”
The PM further added that the new terminal is expected to reduce logistics costs at the port and save foreign exchange for India. He congratulated the people of Tamil Nadu and recalled several projects related to V.O.C. Port that had been initiated during his visit two years ago.
He expressed satisfaction with the rapid completion. He emphasized that one of the terminal’s key achievements is its commitment to gender diversity with 40% of its employees being women, symbolizing women-led Development in the maritime sector.