• Shipping Industry in Times 
    of Economic Change

 Sessions and Broad Issues :

"Making India a Flag State of preference”
  • Why is FDI in Indian shipping still a distant dream?
  • Has the share of shipping in India’s GDP been recognized enough?
  • Is there a way out of multiple regulations?
  • What will make India attractive for ship-owners?

“Evolving Role of Ports in the Nations’ Economy”
  • Clash of Destiny in Ports and Trade - Who decides what?
  • What will sustain major ports in India?
  • Is “Maritime Economic Clusters” the right Mantra?
  • Is Corporatization the only way forward for Major Ports in India?
  • How can ports look for socially responsible business?
  • Can Ports effectively expand to ancillary business of port-based tourism?

“Promoting Coastal Shipping & Inland Waterways”
  • When will the story of “everybody knows” end in “everybody does” for coastal shipping? 
  • How did short sea shipping become a preferred mode of cargo movement in Europe?
  • Can the customer drive the growth of coastal shipping?
  • When will the State wake up to the crying need for a workable Coastal and Inland  Shipping Policy?

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