The Indian state of Keralam has unveiled Mission Samudra, an ambitious programme to shift up to 50% of cargo movement from roads to waterways by linking its 600 km coastline, two international ports, a container terminal and 18 minor ports into an integrated maritime logistics network.
On September 17, 2026, the government of Keralam in India announced the launch of Mission Samudra, a project aimed at shifting up to 50% of cargo movements from road transport to inland waterways and coastal shipping. According to infrastructure and maritime industry reports, the plan includes connecting the state’s 600 km coastline, two international ports, one major container terminal and 18 minor ports into a unified network to support short‑sea and coastal services. The initiative dovetails with India’s broader push to expand port capacity: official fact sheets indicate that the cargo‑handling capacity of major ports has nearly doubled since 2014.
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