A World class Maritime University is to be set up in Gujarat and the Port of Rotterdam has identified two universities to provide consultancy services to the global venture according to a memorandum of Understanding signed between India and the Dutch Port authority, reads a press release by Port of Rotterdam.
Railways planning a University in Vadodara
The authority has identified Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Dutch Shipping and transport college for providing the consultancy services for setting up the university in Gujarat first of its kind in the country.
The port authority has already signed an MOU for development of ports in Gujarat. The Railways are planning to set up another university in Vadodara in Gujarat shortly.
The Port authority will sign another round of MOUs with Maharashtra Maritime board and one with Kerala for consultancy assignments relating to Maritime, Logistics and digital transition.
The port has also signed a Memorandums of Understanding, appointing a Representative Office in India.
As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India is investing heavily in the development of seaports, industrial areas and hinterland connections.
That makes India an interesting partner in the field of trade, maritime industry and education but also in the field of digital developments and innovations,’ is the analysis from Rene van der Plas, the head of Port of Rotterdam International.
Growing role of India in Maritime trade
The priorities of the current government are to improve the ‘ease of doing business’ and to encourage manufacturing industry through the ‘Make-in-India program’.
India ships about 95% of its trade volume overseas. Its strategic location and long coastline with important international trade routes make India an important maritime country.
Plenty of potential
“Rotterdam already has a strong position in trade with India but we think there is still plenty of potential to enhance our profile in the market and increase our market share , particularly through growth in retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), automotive accessories, and chemicals and pharmaceuticals,“ explains Emile Hoogsteden, the director of Breakbulk and Logistics Containers.
Representative office with Broekman Logistics India
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has been active in India for a number of years, and those activities include consultancy assignments and attracting cargo.
By appointing Broekman Logistics as the Representative Team in India, the Port of Rotterdam Authority hopes to develop its international activities further.
This will involve consultancy assignments, selling of digital products, attracting investments and promoting maritime trade flows between India and Europe via Rotterdam.
Broekman Logistics India has a strong presence
Broekman Logistics India, operating in India since 2006, has started its activities as a Representative in October 2019.
With sixteen offices in India, it has a strong presence in all major ports and trading cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kochi and Kolkata.
The local knowledge and the network in India provides added value which can be used to further intensify joint activities with parties in India.
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Source: Port of Rotterdam
