October 01, 2023
On September 4, Sarbananda Sonowal, the union minister of ports, shipping and waterways, inaugurated the Vizag International Cruise Terminal (VICT) at Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh. The two-floored terminal building covers an area of around 4,580 sq mts and includes numerous facilities such as money exchange outlets, lounges, restaurants, quarantine facilities and parking. The state-of-the-art terminal will be used for cargo operations from April to October and will serve as a cruise terminal from November to March. It is expected to enhance both domestic and international cruise options along the eastern coast of India, boosting tourism.
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