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Mega Container Lines Set Sights on India’s Coastal Trade Boom

Global shipping giants are turning their attention to India’s emerging coastal cargo trade, drawn by growing domestic movement opportunities and a shift in Asia’s manufacturing landscape.

Key Developments

The Danish shipping major is reportedly planning to launch coastal services between Indian ports, with discussions underway to partner with regional feeder lines using India-flagged vessels.
The French carrier has already reflagged the 2,592-TEU CMA CGM Victoria under the Indian registry—the first such move by a foreign line—and aims to add three more India-flagged ships soon.
While foreign-flagged vessels remain barred from domestic transport under Indian cabotage rules, policy reforms in 2018 have allowed free movement of export/import containers within the country.
Government guidelines cap coastal vessel port charges at 60% of foreign-going vessel tariffs, supported by dedicated coastal berths across key ports to encourage a modal shift from road to sea.
Maersk has previously explored barge logistics on India’s inland waterways for hinterland and Bangladesh-bound cargo, highlighting sustainability and cost-efficiency.
Apart from a few Indian operators, DP World’s Unifeeder and Global Feeder Shipping (Middle East) are notable names active in India’s domestic cargo space.

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