During the three-day summit, many Indian ministers, government officials and international maritime communities discussed and deliberated key issues of the maritime sector - emphasising the importance of the Indian maritime sector and the need for collaboration to achieve sustainable growth - Shri Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the summit on 17th October 2023.
The summit was a flagship event aimed at propelling the Indian maritime economy by promoting global and regional partnerships and facilitating investments.
Multimodal transportation mode
Last week they were participating in the Global Maritime India Summit 2023, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. They were actively involved in the event, with their Group CEO Jesper Kristensen, serving as a speaker in one of the sessions. Jesper shared his insights on the implications of regionalisation and nearshoring on shipping networks, highlighted the importance of multimodal logistics to India, and explained the advantages of trade and connectivity. He also talked about decarbonising the maritime sector, a key issue for the industry.
Despite facing many challenges in the past, they have continued to dominate the market
Avana Logistek Ltd - Unifeeder Group (Part of DP World) was honoured with the Multimodal Category Award - Maritime Exellence Achievers 2023. As pioneers in Indian coastal containerised trade, they are proud to have developed an economical and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation mode in India. Despite facing many challenges in the past, they have continued to dominate the market and maintain a 52% market share in the domestic coastal container cargo business.
Providing sustainable services
They express their sincere gratitude to all internal and external stakeholders who have supported them throughout the journey. The recognition is a token of appreciation for their past efforts and a push factor for their future endeavours. They thank all their esteemed customers, vendors, service providers, and associates for their continuous support and trust in us over the last 20+ years, and they look forward to providing sustainable services in the coming decades.
With an extensive network, they cater to more than 23,000 customers and extend their reach to over 2,000 inland destinations, connecting seamlessly with the major ports along both the eastern and western coasts of India. In summary, a very fruitful event where they had the opportunity to share their expertise and perspectives on the latest trends in shipping and maritime logistics, explore collaborations with domestic and foreign partners, and gain exposure to global best practices. They look forward to continuing their efforts to support the growth of the Indian maritime economy and the industry as a whole.
