India Takes a Major Step Towards Maritime Self-Reliance with First Made-in-India EXIM Shipping Container
In a major milestone for India’s maritime and manufacturing sectors, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today unveiled the first export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India for global shipping major A.P. Moller–Maersk at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. The milestone reflects the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to transforming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 into tangible outcomes.
Marking a strong vote of confidence in India’s emerging container manufacturing ecosystem, Maersk also placed an order for 1,000 additional India-manufactured shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group during the event. This marks the beginning of a long-term commercial partnership that is expected to strengthen India’s position in the global maritime value chain.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sonowal said, ”Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is rapidly emerging as a trusted global manufacturing and maritime powerhouse.
The event was attended by Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Gopal Krishna Aggarwal, National Spokesperson BJP, Thomas Theeuwes, Managing Director, AP Moller Maersk, Ahmad Hasan, Sr Vice President, Maersk and other senior officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, representatives of the maritime industry, Maersk, DCM Shriram Group, CONCOR and other stakeholders.(UPDATED ON 3RD JULY 2026)
