Maersk reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to India following meeting between Chairman Robert Uggla and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sweden

GOTHENBURG (SWEDEN): Global shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk has reaffirmed its strong and enduring commitment to India following a high-level meeting between Maersk Chairman Robert Maersk Uggla and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sweden over the last weekend. The interaction underscored the growing strategic partnership between India and Maersk, a relationship that spans more than a century and continues to expand across ports, logistics, workforce development, and maritime infrastructure.

During the meeting, Robert Uggla congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the landmark India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a transformative step for global trade architecture and a major boost for India’s emergence as a leading export-oriented maritime economy. Maersk expressed confidence that the agreement would create significant opportunities for Indian businesses to integrate further into global supply chains and enhance their competitiveness in international markets.

Maersk highlighted that both the company and its port-operating arm, APM Terminals, are strategically positioned to support Indian industries in leveraging the opportunities arising from the India-EU trade pact. The company reiterated its commitment to strengthening India’s logistics ecosystem through investments in ports, container terminals, and landside logistics infrastructure.

The discussions also focused on India’s growing ambitions in shipbuilding and ship repair, sectors identified as key pillars of the country’s long-term maritime growth strategy. Maersk conveyed its intent to play an active role in supporting these ambitions through continued collaboration and investment in the Indian maritime sector.

India’s importance within Maersk’s global operations was also prominently highlighted during the meeting. With nearly 20,000 employees in the country, India represents the largest workforce base for the company worldwide. Maersk noted that it continues to invest heavily in skill development and training initiatives aimed at building a future-ready maritime and logistics workforce aligned with evolving global industry requirements.

The meeting further reflected the increasing alignment between Maersk’s long-term business strategy and the Government of India’s maritime development agenda under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Maersk expressed optimism about deepening its strategic partnership with India and contributing meaningfully to the nation’s aspirations of becoming a global maritime and logistics hub.

The interaction in Sweden is being viewed as another significant step in strengthening India’s engagement with leading global maritime players, while reinforcing investor confidence in the country’s rapidly evolving trade and logistics ecosystem.