India’s drive to become a global maritime hub just picked up major speed. Dubai’s DP World and Denmark’s APM Terminals have announced new investments exceeding $7 billion to boost ports and logistics infrastructure across the country.
The announcements came during India Maritime Week 2025, reflecting how foreign port operators are betting big on India’s long-term maritime reform plan — the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
DP World will pour in another $5 billion, taking its total investment in India to about $8 billion over thirty years. The funds will strengthen multimodal transport links, reduce logistics costs, and improve export efficiency. The company has signed five new MoUs with Indian authorities to support green coastal shipping, ship repair, workforce training, and smarter freight systems.
Among the key tie-ups: Unifeeder, DP World’s feeder operator, joined hands with Sagarmala Finance Corporation to promote sustainable coastal shipping. Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard Limited will expand ship repair capacity in Kochi, while DP World and Deendayal Port Authority are partnering with Nevomo to pilot India’s first automated low-emission MagRail port track.
DP World’s chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said the investment marks a shared commitment to building a “connected and confident India.”
At the same time, APM Terminals Pipavav signed an agreement with the Gujarat Maritime Board to invest $2 billion in expanding Pipavav Port — part of Maersk’s larger $5 billion India plan. The expansion will increase capacity for containers, liquid cargo, and roll-on/roll-off operations.
APM Terminals’ Asia and Middle East CEO, Jon Goldner, called Pipavav a model for “green and efficient growth,” noting the project could create 25,000 jobs and better connect industries like automotive, energy, and agriculture to the national freight corridor.
Together, these massive commitments from DP World and APM Terminals signal a turning point for India’s maritime ambitions, reinforcing its status as one of the fastest-growing destinations for global port investment.
