The 3-day Maritime India Conference likely to commence from today in Mumbai. It will discuss business opportunities in the domestic ports and shipping sector. According to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the organiser of the event will be attended by 7,500 stakeholders from 11 countries, including the US, the UAE, Singapore and Norway.
The conference will address six strategic themes critical to India’s maritime future. Central to the agenda is the transformation of ports through smart technologies and sustainable practices, complemented by initiatives to accelerate the maritime sector’s decarbonisation.
Industry experts will examine shifts in maritime logistics while engaging in focused discussions on India’s growing cruise industry and innovations in shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Innovation and emerging technologies in the maritime sector form a cross-cutting theme throughout the programme.
The event serves as a platform for policymakers and industry stakeholders, for dialogue on regulatory priorities and sector reforms.
Port modernisation, shipping infrastructure, and logistics capabilities, with a special focus on international collaboration and funding opportunities will be discussed at the conclave.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will address the event.
“This flagship maritime initiative supports over 300 initiatives to transform India’s maritime landscape and aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030,” stated Dhruv Kotak, managing director of JM Baxi Group and chairman of the FICCI Committee on Transport Infrastructure.
