Global shipping and logistics leader A.P. Moller–Maersk has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India following a high-level meeting between Maersk Chairman Robert Maersk Uggla and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sweden. The discussions highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and Maersk, with a focus on ports, logistics infrastructure, maritime development, workforce expansion, and global trade opportunities.
Strengthening India–Maersk Strategic Partnership
Maersk emphasized its continued support for India’s ambitions to become a global maritime and logistics hub, aligning with the country’s long-term trade and infrastructure vision.
Key Highlights:
- Long-Term Commitment: Maersk reaffirmed strategic investment plans in India
- Leadership Meeting: High-level discussions between Robert Maersk Uggla and PM Narendra Modi
- India–EU FTA Support: Maersk welcomed the trade agreement as a boost for global trade and exports
- Supply Chain Growth: Stronger opportunities for Indian businesses to integrate into global supply chains
- Ports & Logistics Focus: Investments planned in ports, container terminals, and logistics infrastructure
- Maritime Infrastructure: Support for India’s shipbuilding and ship repair ambitions
- Strategic Collaboration: Increased cooperation in maritime and transport sectors
- Largest Workforce Base: India hosts nearly 20,000 Maersk employees worldwide
- Skill Development: Continued investment in workforce training and future-ready talent programs
- Maritime Vision 2047: Alignment with India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 initiative
- Trade Ecosystem Growth: Strengthening India’s evolving logistics and maritime ecosystem
- Investor Confidence: Partnership reflects growing confidence in India’s trade and infrastructure market
