Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the launch of PSA Mumbai’s Phase 2 Terminal Expansion during his address at the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
In a post on X, Wong wrote, “A big thank you to PM @narendramodi for mentioning the launch of PSA Mumbai’s Phase 2 Terminal Expansion today at the #IndiaMaritimeWeek2025! Singapore is glad to be India’s largest foreign investor, including in port infrastructure.”
In another post, he added that Singapore is “proud to be a partner country for #IMW2025 and looks forward to partnering India as it further grows its maritime industry.”
Prime Minister Modi, speaking at the Maritime Leaders Conclave, said that the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has now become India’s largest container port, crediting this milestone to the largest-ever foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s port sector by Singapore’s PSA Group.
He further noted that the commencement of Phase 2 of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) has doubled the terminal’s handling capacity, positioning JNPT as India’s biggest container port. The Prime Minister expressed special appreciation to Singapore for its partnership and contribution to India’s port infrastructure development.
PM Modi also chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum, a key highlight of India Maritime Week 2025, which saw participation from leaders and policymakers representing over 85 countries, including CEOs of major global shipping companies and maritime innovators.
The Prime Minister noted that several significant projects and investment agreements were announced at the conclave, reflecting growing global confidence in India’s maritime capabilities.
Highlighting India’s recent achievements in the sector, PM Modi announced that Vizhinjam Port, India’s first deep-water international transshipment hub, is now operational and recently received the world’s largest container vessel—a proud milestone for India’s maritime progress.
He also mentioned the launch of India’s first megawatt-scale green hydrogen facility at Kandla Port, underscoring the nation’s commitment to green and sustainable port operations.
“In the 21st century, India’s maritime sector is advancing with great speed and energy,” the Prime Minister said, adding that the year 2025 has been particularly transformative for India’s shipping and logistics ecosystem.
The Global Maritime CEO Forum concluded with a strong message of collaboration and innovation, as global maritime leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting India’s vision of a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive maritime economy.
