Antwerp Port Expands Activities in India

 

Port of Antwerp International (PAI), the international consulting and investment subsidiary of the port of Antwerp, and APEC, maritime training and education, conduct their activities in India strongly.

Recently, under the impetus of the Indian Ministry of Shipping, signed an agreement with the Indian Ports Association PAI gives the order to develop the major Indian ports, called major ports, jointly audit and a joint optimization project. In connection with the execution of this contract there are two teams of PAI in India to screen the ports of Kandla and Paradip.

APEC and the Indian Ministry of Shipping decided early this year, along with Jawaharal Nehru Port Trust -the largest container port in India- a common training center being shod at the last APEC. The Antwerp training will thereby be responsible for program management and content development of the courses.

The strengthened role of the port of Antwerp on the Indian subcontinent is the result of a long, sustained presence that includes translates into a full-time representation in Mumbai harbor. The strategic alliance in 2012 with Essar Ports Limited was concluded, has helped to strengthen the position of Antwerp in India. Thanks to this partnership were indeed open doors at administrative and political level, who have made valuable contacts with strong commercial potential.

To the expansion of the activities of PAI to further facilitate in India have Port of Antwerp International (PAI), a subsidiary of the Antwerp Port Authority and Essar Ports Limited jointly decided to terminate this exclusive strategic partnership. The existing commitments entered into in the context of the alliance will be put on, so emphasize both parties. Since the closing of the alliance is not yet final, at a later stage will be given further comment on this decision.