India’s drive to become a global maritime hub has received a significant boost as Dubai-based DP World and Danish group APM Terminals pledged new investments exceeding $7 billion to expand port and logistics infrastructure across the country.

The announcements, made during India Maritime Week 2025, highlight India’s growing appeal to international port operators amid sweeping reforms under the government’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

DP World will inject an additional $5 billion into strengthening its integrated supply chain and logistics network in India, bringing its total investment in the country to about $8 billion over the past three decades.

According to the company, the funding will enhance multimodal connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and bolster export competitiveness. The new commitment follows the signing of five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Indian maritime authorities, covering areas such as green coastal shipping, ship repair, skill development, and freight mobility.

Among these, Unifeeder, DP World’s feeder operator, signed an MoU with Sagarmala Finance Corporation to promote sustainable coastal shipping. Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard Limited agreed to expand ship repair facilities in Kochi, while DP World also partnered with Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo (MagRail) to pilot India’s first automated low-emission port track system.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, stated that the investment reflects “a shared commitment to building a connected, confident, and self-reliant India.”

Meanwhile, APM Terminals Pipavav signed an MoU with the Gujarat Maritime Board for a $2 billion expansion of the Pipavav port, one of India’s most efficient private gateways.

The project forms part of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s $5 billion infrastructure plan for India, first revealed earlier this year, and will significantly boost Pipavav’s container, liquid, and roro handling capacity.

Jon Goldner, CEO of APM Terminals Asia & Middle East, said the expansion aims to “unlock new opportunities for Gujarat, for India, and for global trade,” describing Pipavav as a model of “world-class efficiency and green growth.”

The upgraded port facilities are expected to create around 25,000 jobs, enhance multimodal connectivity through the Dedicated Freight Corridor, and serve key industries such as automotive, energy, and agriculture.

Collectively, the new investments by DP World and APM Terminals underscore the accelerating pace of port development in India, complementing broader industry initiatives that include plans to add more than 430 new vessels valued at $26 billion.

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