Shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk said in a customer advisory that its “MECL service”—which connects India with the Middle East, North Africa and North America — is operating with consistent weekly departures and that demand is expected to rise further soon,
Analysts anticipate a strong likelihood of a U.S.–India trade agreement by 2026, which is expected to strengthen the Indian rupee and attract increased foreign institutional investment. India’s robust economic growth and resilient supply chains further support this positive outlook.
Maersk is making major investments to expand its India operations. The company announced plans to invest between $2–5 billion in India’s maritime and logistics infrastructure.
Key initiatives include:
- Expansion of Pipavav Port in Gujarat through its subsidiary APM Terminals.
- Development of a container terminal at Vadhavan Port.
- Strengthening warehousing and logistics to support India’s manufacturing and export growth.
- Exploring vessel re-flagging under the Indian registry to boost local shipping capacity.
- Green Logistics Push Maersk is aligning with India’s sustainability goals by introducing dual-fuel methanol vessels and exploring greener fuels.
These moves align with India’s push to become a global manufacturing hub and improve supply chain resilience. Maersk’s India strategy reflects its long-term commitment to supporting trade flows between India and global markets, particularly North America and Europe.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
