French shipping giant CMA CGM is deepening its India engagement, holding advanced talks with Indian shipbuilders for LNG-powered vessels and investing $200 million to expand Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal. The company recently launched Indian-flagged vessels CC Vitoria and CC Manaus and set up a new entity at GIFT City. CMA CGM is also eyeing ship recycling in Alang, sourcing green steel, and exploring R&D hubs in India. This aligns with India-France cooperation under the IMEC initiative, as reaffirmed during PM Modi’s February 2025 visit to France.

India and Denmark reaffirmed their Green Strategic Partnership and signed a 2024 MoU to enhance maritime collaboration and promote green shipping. A key highlight is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping to support India’s Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The partnership will focus on green corridors, smart port solutions, maritime training, and decarbonisation. A Letter of Intent was also signed between India’s NMHC and Denmark’s Maritime Museum to preserve maritime heritage. Both sides aim to drive sustainability through innovation, research, and shared expertise in green maritime practices.

The Saudi Ports Authority has launched two new container shipping services to boost maritime connectivity with Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent. Evergreen’s ARPG service at King Abdulaziz Port links Dammam with key ports in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Iraq, and the UAE. Meanwhile, Sealead’s RESIN service at Jeddah Islamic Port connects to India, Egypt, Djibouti, and the UAE. Aligned with Vision 2030, these routes aim to enhance cargo throughput, reduce transit times, and solidify Saudi Arabia’s role as a global logistics hub.

French shipping giant CMA CGM will launch a fully electric container barge in Vietnam by 2026, advancing sustainable inland waterway transport. Co-developed with CATL, the barge will run a 180 km round trip between Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, reducing CO₂ emissions by 778 tons annually. It will carry over 50,000 TEUs per year. A solar-powered charging station generating up to 1 GWh/year will be built at the Gemalink terminal. NIKE will use the barge for logistics between its Vietnamese sites and Gemalink.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority celebrated its 36th Foundation Day on May 26, 2025, in Mumbai, highlighting its role as India’s largest container port. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised JNPA’s leadership, innovation, and alignment with ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Local to Global’ goals. Key developments include upcoming Vadhvan Port and MoUs for rural skilling. Minister Shantanu Thakur and Secretary T.K. Ramachandran emphasized JNPA’s role in economic growth and sustainability. The event featured a coffee table book launch, corporate film, and awards for industry excellence.