India has strengthened the AEO framework to ease trade, offering faster clearance, port entry benefits, and global recognition to exporters, with special relaxations and outreach for MSME participation.

Vadhvan Port, India’s future largest port, plans to raise US$ 3.46 billion in long-term debt, aiming for completion by 2030 with a 23 million container handling capacity to boost India’s maritime and trade infrastructure.

India now ranks third in building general dry cargo vessels for European short sea trade, driven by the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and transformative reforms under Maritime India Vision 2030.

India will build its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV) through a GRSE-Norway partnership, advancing ocean research and maritime collaboration under the government’s expanded MAHASAGAR vision.

India plans to invest US$ 10 billion to acquire 112 locally built crude oil tankers by 2040, aiming to boost energy security and domestic shipbuilding.