MoPSW Secretary meets CMA CGM leaders in France to boost India-focused shipping, logistics, and innovation ties.
In a strategic move reinforcing India’s global maritime vision, T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), met with the top leadership of global shipping giant CMA CGM at their headquarters in Marseille, France, on 12th June 2025.
The high-level meeting follows Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pivotal engagement with CMA CGM during his France visit in February, spotlighting India’s dynamic maritime sector and growing international partnerships.
CMA CGM presented key developments under its five-pillar India Strategy, highlighting progress in expanding its Indian-flagged fleet, fostering shipbuilding collaboration, developing inland logistics infrastructure, boosting maritime industrial investment, and driving innovation.
Major announcements include the launch of Indian-flagged vessels CC VITORIA and CC Manaus, the establishment of a new Indian shipping entity at GIFT City, and advanced discussions with Indian shipyards for LNG-powered container ships. Significant infrastructure investments were also underscored, including a $200 million expansion at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal and involvement in the Vadhavan Port project.
The CMA CGM leadership expressed strong interest in India’s ship recycling sector, particularly Alang, and highlighted plans to source containers and green steel from India to support global sustainability goals. The company, employing over 2,200 digital professionals in India, is also exploring the launch of maritime R&D and innovation hubs across Indian cities.
The meeting featured key CMA CGM figures including Patrice Bergamini, Camille Andrews, Ludovic Renou, Atit Mahajan, Antoine Canton, and Agatha Bonnin.
This visit marks a milestone in advancing India-Europe maritime connectivity, innovation, and industrial cooperation. It reaffirms India’s commitment to building strong ties with global maritime leaders in pursuit of a future-ready shipping and port ecosystem.
Source: PIB
