India to showcase maritime growth, green initiatives at SMM Hamburg 2026
New Delhi, August 14
India's maritime leadership is set to take the global stage at SMM Hamburg 2026, one of the world's leading international maritime trade fairs, held in Hamburg, Germany, from September 1 to 4, a press release stated.
A distinguished Indian delegation comprising senior policymakers and maritime leaders will represent the country at the global event, showcasing India's rapidly transforming maritime sector and its growing role in international shipping and port-led development.
Vijay Kumar, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, along with Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla, will be part of the Indian delegation participating in SMM Hamburg 2026.
The Indian delegation will highlight the country's progress across ports and shipping, maritime infrastructure, technology and digitalisation, green initiatives, innovation and sustainable maritime development, while also exploring opportunities for greater international collaboration and investment.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see the government pushing for green initiatives in the maritime sector. But I hope it's not just talk — we need actual investments in coastal shipping and inland waterways. Hamburg is a great stage, but execution at home matters more.
Great initiative! India's shipbuilding and port modernization are progressing well. Being at SMM Hamburg will help us learn from German engineering too. Hope this leads to more joint ventures and technology transfers. 🙌
All this global exposure is nice, but what about the common fisherman and small port workers? Maritime growth must also mean better livelihoods at the grassroots. Just saying — let's not turn this into another elitist showcase.
SMM Hamburg is a big deal — good that India is going with a strong delegation. The green transition in shipping is inevitable, and being early movers will benefit us. Let's also highlight our LNG and hydrogen plans there.
Nice to see Deendayal Port leading the charge! Kandla has been a workhorse for years. Hope the delegation brings back concrete partnerships, not just photo ops. India's coastline is our real strength — let's use it fully. 🌊
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