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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal joins Global Maritime Leaders at Singapore Maritime Week (SMW)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Posted On: 24 MAR 2025 6:59PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal joined Global Maritime Leaders at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) to discuss, deliberate and devise strategies based on the shared vision for a secure, sustainable and prosperous maritime future. The Minister highlighted the challenges and India\u2019s vision to channel growth of the maritime sector around that. Shri Sonowal also argued for strengthening maritime connectivity and supply chains while the need for collective effort towards a green sustainable maritime future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On digitalisation and future ready shipping, the Union Minister reiterated how it is the core strategy of India\u2019s maritime policy. India\u2019s\u00a0 maritime policies like ONOP, NLP (Marine), and MAITRI are streamlining port services, cutting transaction times, and enabling real-time data. India is also partnering with the UAE and Singapore to create Virtual Trade Corridors for seamless cargo movement.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, \u201cIndia\u2019s maritime vision, rooted in \u2018Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam\u2019, promotes collaboration and shared prosperity. As a reliable and responsible partner, India is committed to building a green, secure, and inclusive maritime future. Alongside Singapore and global partners, we aim to drive innovation and collective action for a resilient maritime ecosystem.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shri Sonowal met Senior Minister and ex PM of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong at the SMW. Union Minister was ushered to the bilateral meeting with Murali Pillai, Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Transport, Singapore. The Union Minister also held individual meetings with other senior members of the government including Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister of Trade and Industry, Singapore; Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Sonowal said at the SMW that India is addressing supply chain vulnerabilities by developing key corridors like IMEEC, the Eastern Maritime Corridor, and the North-South Transport Corridor to secure trade routes. A USD 20 billion investment would enhance logistics, port connectivity, and trade facilitation. India targets a top-five global shipbuilding rank by 2047 through policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades. Ports aim to grow their global cargo share from 6% to 15% by 2047, supported by a Maritime Development Fund for fleet and shipyard expansion. The GIFT City is also rising as a global hub for maritime finance and ship leasing, offering a competitive gateway to global capital, highlighted Shri Sarbananda Sonowal at the SMW Adding further, he said, \u201cThe maritime sector faces both challenges and opportunities, from climate change and geopolitics to digital disruption and shifting trade patterns. Guided by PM Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat, India is advancing as a modern, self-reliant, and globally connected economy. The maritime sector is key to driving growth, resilience, and sustainable connectivity. India is expanding port infrastructure, integrating logistics, and boosting ease of doing business\u2014resulting in greater port efficiency, stronger cargo flows, and growing investor confidence.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In his concluding remark, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, \u201cSustainability is central to India\u2019s maritime strategy. We are advancing green port infrastructure, promoting low-emission shipping, and supporting innovation in low-carbon vessels. Three Green Hydrogen Hub Ports\u2014 Kandla, Tuticorin, and Paradip\u2014will drive alternative fuel adoption and green hydrogen production. India is also leading the IMO\u2019s Green Voyage 2050 initiative, helping developing nations in their energy transitions. Our commitment, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, extends to developing Green Shipping Corridors, including the proposed India-Singapore Green and Digital Corridor, focused on clean energy and smart logistics. Oceans unite us. Through partnerships, we can turn today\u2019s maritime challenges into shared, sustainable opportunities.\u201d\u00a0 Sarbananda Sonowal also met Industry Captains including Jeremy Nixon, Global CEO, ONE and Masashi Hamada along with other corporate leaders from the Maritime Sector including APM Terminals, Gateway Terminals.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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