THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first will arrive at Vizhinjam International Port on October 4 . Minister Ahmed Devarkovil announced that a cargo ship carrying large cranes needed by the port will arrive from Shanghai port in China. A reception will be given under the leadership of Central Minister Sarbananda Sonowal later that day, at 4 o'clock. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the ceremony. 'This day in history will be a driving force for the economic growth and development of Kerala', said Minister Ahmed Devarkovil in a press conference

Three more ships will arrive at Vizhinjam with the second ship arriving on October 28 followed by November 11 and 14.

Three-quarters of breakwater construction has been completed at the port. The construction of the 400-meter berth is also nearing the final stages. The minister also said that the Vizhinjam International Port is one of the latest and largest development projects of the government after the national highway and the GAIL project.

The Chief Minister will release the name and logo of the port at a function to be held at Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram on October 20. Ministers K N Balagopal and P Rajeev will also participate in the function.