<h1>Major Seaport Project Overcomes Pandemic and Natural Disasters, Promises Economic Boost with 5,000 Jobs and Enhanced Maritime Trade</h1> A state government launched an international seaport project after overcoming multiple challenges including natural disasters and pandemic. The port, developed with significant state and private sector investment, aims to reduce national maritime trade losses and create over 5,000 direct jobs. The project, initiated in 1996, was finally commissioned ahead of schedule in 2024, with full completion expected by 2028, representing a major infrastructure development milestone.