Mumbai, July 24, 2017 : The business opportunities in all segments of maritime and logistics sector is going to be laid open at the three day long international exhibition and conference of the Maritime Nation India (MNI) 2017 beginning on September 14, 2017.
The Second Edition of South Asia’s largest Trade show for the Maritime & Logistics ecosystem is being held at the International Exhibition and Convention Center, Vashi, Navi Mumbai from 14-16 September 2017.
According to Subhasis Ghosh, Director of Maritime World Services, the theme of the trade show, resonates with this year’s IMO World Maritime Day (WMD) theme, ‘Connecting Ships, Ports and People” and the Maritime Nation India initiative has received compliments from the IMO and the logo of the WMD.
In a release here, Mr. Ghosh said progress on cargo movement on INSTC would be discussed on September 16, 2017 on the final day of the three- day Maritime Nation India 2017 Trade show.
The second edition expects over 100 exhibitors and 5000 participants from over 20 countries. The maiden 2016 edition garnered participation of 2000 industry professionals and 40 exhibitors from 10 countries.
The trade show, first of its kind, would have 7 conferences on key segments of maritime ecosystem – Trade Lanes & Shipping, Maritime Infrastructure & Multi-modal Connectivity, Shipbuilding & Ship Repair, Finance & Investment, Automation & Training, Cruise & Lighthouse Tourism, which will bring together industry stakeholders – decision makers, senior government officials, and business leaders, on a single platform for exchange of ideas on the emerging maritime and logistics sector.
Maritime Nation India 2017, received a letter of appreciation from Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in which he expressed his confidence that…”the event will significantly contribute in projecting the opportunities of investment and collaboration among the exporters, importers and the maritime and logistics ecosystem in India, and I wish this International Exhibition and conference all success.”
The trade show had earlier received a letter from Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping of India for his participation at the grand event. The Union Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu too sent his communiqué to the organizers praising their efforts to showcase India’s achievements in the area of shipping and maritime industry.
Mr. Ghosh said the Second edition of Maritime Nation India (MNI) 2017 has received support from several industry associations from India and abroad including the Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC); Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA); Brihanmumbai Custom House Agents’ Association (BCHAA); Association of Multi modal Transport of India (AMTOI); Shipbuilders & Ship Repairers Association (SSA)—UK.
The event has already received support from several international media establishments including: The Oil and Gas Year (TOGY) — a Turkey based media house. TOGY has extended its support to the event for the second year. Actuali dad, Spain — a leading maritime publication, Shipbuilders and Ship Repairers Association (SSA) — the UK’s fastest growing marine trade association and Port Strategy — a publication that shares insights for senior port executives, UK, are also supporting the event. Freight book, UK — a leading global freight network based in the UK is also supporting the trade show.
Some of the other leading business media establishments who have extended support include Tender Tiger, ASCW, Logistic Leads.com, ITLN and Logistic News, and many more are extending their support every week.
Mr. Ghosh said the exhibitors and sponsors are invited to participate in the Trade show to benefit from the global platform to meet potential clients and avail networking opportunities at the 2 edition of Maritime Nation India (MNI) 2017.
“With over 200 participating leading companies, eminent speakers, government representatives, academicians, and global experts, the event presents a huge opportunity to network, initiate, and forge partnerships,” Mr. Ghosh said adding that the participants can benefit from the seven conferences on key segments, special business sessions, and CXO round tables, which are held alongside the exhibition. These programs bring in decision makers, industry experts, senior government officials, and business leaders from several countries as participants and visitors.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
