Union Minister encourages Indian maritime industry & logistics opportunities in Hong Kong

The Union Minister for Shipping, Mr. G. K. Vasan, and his team had an interactive session with members of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, during which the latter were encouraged to utilize Indian ports given the ability augmentation achieved in recent times and the business opportunities available through a visit to Hong Kong (HK) previous week. The Indian delegation comprised Mr. R. Srinivasa Naik, Director, Ministry of Shipping, Mr. R. Srinivasagopalan Executive Director, Indian Ports Association, Mr. R. P. S. Kahlon, Chairman, Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), and Mr. S. Natarajan, Chairman In-Charge, V. O. Chidam-baranar Port Trust. The Minister met with members of the Indian Chamber, Hong Kong, and Mr. M. Arunachalam, President, Overseas Indian Organization of Hong Kong. The discussions with the various stakeholders would definitely result in Hong Kong firms participating in port improvement projects in India and more shipping lines using Indian ports.