The Seaport's location offers an advantage as it is situated near an international shipping channel, facilitating connections to global trade routes.

When fully commissioned, it is expected that the seaport may have the capacity to cater to 50 percent of the container transhipment needs of India that currently take place at Dubai, Colombo and Singapore.

This development aims to enhance the port's connectivity with the national railway network, facilitating efficient cargo transportation.

Vizhinjam International Seaport is expected to have an impact on existing cargo movement to other ports and will cater to transshipment.

It is proposed to follow the landlord port model, with the intention of catering for passenger, container and other cargo shipping.

A 2006 excavation unearthed the remnants of a fort in Vizhinjam, that probably belonged to the Ay chieftains and was believed to date back to the eight or ninth century AD.

[36] The consortium that won the contract under Antony's tender process was denied critical security clearance by the central government.

A company based in Andhra Pradesh, Lanco Group, submitted a bid (negative tender) offering continuous profit to the state at a lower amount than the government had set.

Two rounds of bidding and tenders called under the PPP model failed because of the inherent possibility of the project's economic rationale.

Larsen & Toubro Infrastructure Engineering had undertaken the environmental impact assessment study of the container port.

[41] When the first phase was nearing completion, the first general cargo ship from China arrived at the Vizhinjam port on 12 October 2023.

The ship Zhen-Hua 15 left China in August and arrived at the Mundra Port in Gujarat few weeks earlier.

[43][44] Vizhinjam, about 14 km (8.7 mi) from Kerala's capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, is only about 10 nautical miles (19 kilometres) from the international east–west shipping route connecting Western Asia, Europe, Africa and the far eastern areas of the world.

Due to close proximity to international shipping routes and the utilization of advanced port facilities further shortens the vessel's turn around time (VTT).

[48][49][50] The seaport will be connected by the third-longest railway tunnel in India, presently under planning phase and due for completion in 2028.

[53] Vizhinjam's location provides access to various beaches, historical sites, and cultural attractions in Kerala, including Kovalam, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Vizhinjam Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram is expected to serve as a convenient point for vessels navigating the Indian Ocean region to carry out crew change operations.

Its proximity to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, located just 16 km (9.9 mi) from the seaport, further facilitates ease of crew changes.

The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram is located approximately 11 nautical miles[63]from this route, which is used for the transportation of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and other goods from the Gulf region to Asia.

Under this private public partnership deal, the Adani group would design, develop, finance, operate the port valued at 7,525 crore.

National Highway NH 66, located approximately 8 kilometers from the port, runs parallel to the coastline and links key destinations including Coimbatore, Salem, Kanyakumari, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The Thiruvananthapuram Bypass, a 4-lane Greenfield corridor nearing completion, provides seamless connectivity between major tourist destinations and includes a dedicated 2 km approach road from the port.

Upon its completion, cargo trains departing from the Vizhinjam Seaport will traverse the tunnel in a mere 36 minutes, maintaining an average speed of 15-30 kilometers per hour (km/h).

The integration of Vizhinjam Seaport into the Indian Railways network facilitates easy container transportation across India.

The southern coastal route ensures efficient rail connectivity to Tamil Nadu and various other regions, thereby contributing significantly to the nation's transportation infrastructure.

The project received environment clearance[86] Trivandrum International Airport is situated within 15 kilometers[87] from Vizhinjam Seaport Thiruvananthapuram, the geographical proximity facilitates efficient passenger and air cargo transportation.

The local fishing communities had been protesting against the port which intensified in August, 2022 when hundreds of fishermen besieged the main entrance of the Vizhinjam project site.

He stated that fishermen are now fighting for their survival and accused both the ruling and opposition parties of having questionable dealings with the Adani group.

[92] Rehabilitation of families who lost their homes to sea erosion, effective steps to mitigate coastal erosion, financial assistance to fisherfolk on days weather warnings are issued, compensation to families of those who lose their lives in fishing accidents, subsidised kerosene, and a mechanism to dredge the Muthalappozhi fishing harbour in Anchuthengu in Thiruvananthapuram district were the demands put forward by the community.

[94][95][96] On 27 November 2022 night, A group of fisher man attacked Vizhinjam police station, After FIR Against Latin Catholic Priests.