Technology sets pace for port transformation in South Asia

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South Asia's port industry is undergoing significant transformation driven by new free-trade agreements, increased transshipment volumes in Sri Lanka, and expanding shipyard activities. The Maritime India Vision 2030 aims to boost major port capacity to over 2.5 billion metric tons, indicating major infrastructural growth.

With India opening its economy to multiple new free-trade agreements, Sri Lanka’s transshipment volumes running ahead of expectations, and shipyards in both nations on the rise, South Asia’s port industry is set for transformative change. Launched in 2021, The Maritime India Vision for 2030 foresees increasing major port capacity to over 2.5 billion metric tons ...