India’s Vision for a Sustainable Maritime Future Highlighted at Singapore Maritime Week

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, participated in the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) alongside global maritime leaders to discuss strategies for a secure, sustainable, and prosperous maritime future. Sonowal emphasized India’s vision for growth in the maritime sector and the importance of strengthening maritime connectivity and supply chains for a greener future.

Digitalization and future-ready shipping are core strategies of India’s maritime policy, as highlighted by the Union Minister. Initiatives like ONOP, NLP (Marine), and MAITRI are improving port services, reducing transaction times, and facilitating real-time data exchange. Collaboration with UAE and Singapore to establish Virtual Trade Corridors aims to streamline cargo movement seamlessly.

During the SMW event, Sonowal expressed India’s commitment to a collaborative and prosperous maritime future rooted in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. By partnering with Singapore and other global allies, India aims to drive innovation and collective action for a resilient maritime ecosystem. Discussions with Singaporean leaders and plans for investments in logistics, port connectivity, and trade facilitation underscore India’s ambition to enhance its global shipbuilding rank and cargo share by 2047. The focus is also on developing green port infrastructure and promoting low-emission shipping through initiatives like the Green Hydrogen Hub Ports.

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