FICCI Maritime India Conference to open in Mumbai

The fourth Maritime India Conference and Expo is scheduled to open at the Bombay Exhibition Centre on Monday, running from November 2 to 4. Maharashtra Minister of Fisheries and Ports Development, Nitesh Narayan Rane, will address the inaugural session.

Organized with support from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the event focuses on the theme “India as a Global Maritime Hub: Trade, Transformation and Sustainable Growth.” The conference aims to bring together policymakers, port authorities, shipping lines, shipbuilders, and investors.

The event has seen significant growth, with over 10,000 business visitors already registered and a target of 16,000 attendees. The exhibition space has expanded to 10,000 square meters, featuring more than 150 companies, the majority of which are from the private sector. Participating states include Karnataka, Odisha, Goa, and Maharashtra, while partner ports include Mumbai, Paradip, V. O. Chidambaram, and Deendayal. The Netherlands is the partner country for this edition, hosting a dedicated pavilion, with additional delegations from Italy, Norway, and Singapore.