The government of the south Indian state of Kerala is to engage a consultant to prepare a master plan for the development of the minor port of Azhikkal situated in the northern part of the state.
A study has shown that the port has an export potential of 220,000 tons and import potential of 200,000 tons annually. The port could also be developed as a dry dock, ship repairing facility and petroleum terminal....
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Approx 230 words from WorldCargo News, September 2001,
page 4.
