+
Maersk Unveils First India-Made Shipping Container
PORTS & SHIPPING

Maersk Unveils First India-Made Shipping Container

A.P. Moller – Maersk has unveiled its first export-import shipping container manufactured in India, marking a major milestone for the country’s maritime manufacturing sector. The container was launched at the Maersk and Container Corporation of India joint-venture Inland Container Depot at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

The development makes Maersk the first international shipping line to procure an EXIM container manufactured in India. Following the unveiling, Maersk placed an order with DCM Shriram Group for 1,000 additional containers, signalling the start of a scaled commercial partnership.

The milestone follows a 16-month process that began in February 2025 after Maersk’s Chairman of Supervisory Board, Robert Maersk Uggla, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting encouraged Maersk to support the development of world-class container manufacturing capabilities in India.

The India-made container has passed Maersk’s global quality assurance standards, including ISO structural and dimensional specifications, International Convention for Safe Containers requirements and prototype testing for stacking, lifting, racking, floor strength and weatherproofing. It has also received full CSC safety approval.

Maersk worked with its Indian manufacturing partner by sharing technical knowledge and global standards during the development phase. The company said the container demonstrated India’s ability to meet international shipping requirements.

The project has also been supported by the Union Government’s proposed Rs 10,000 crore Production Linked Incentive support in Union Budget 2026. The policy aims to improve the commercial viability of Indian-manufactured containers and support the goals of Maritime Vision 2030 and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

A.P. Moller – Maersk has unveiled its first export-import shipping container manufactured in India, marking a major milestone for the country’s maritime manufacturing sector. The container was launched at the Maersk and Container Corporation of India joint-venture Inland Container Depot at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.The development makes Maersk the first international shipping line to procure an EXIM container manufactured in India. Following the unveiling, Maersk placed an order with DCM Shriram Group for 1,000 additional containers, signalling the start of a scaled commercial partnership.The milestone follows a 16-month process that began in February 2025 after Maersk’s Chairman of Supervisory Board, Robert Maersk Uggla, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting encouraged Maersk to support the development of world-class container manufacturing capabilities in India.The India-made container has passed Maersk’s global quality assurance standards, including ISO structural and dimensional specifications, International Convention for Safe Containers requirements and prototype testing for stacking, lifting, racking, floor strength and weatherproofing. It has also received full CSC safety approval.Maersk worked with its Indian manufacturing partner by sharing technical knowledge and global standards during the development phase. The company said the container demonstrated India’s ability to meet international shipping requirements.The project has also been supported by the Union Government’s proposed Rs 10,000 crore Production Linked Incentive support in Union Budget 2026. The policy aims to improve the commercial viability of Indian-manufactured containers and support the goals of Maritime Vision 2030 and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

MMRDA Targets Completion of Projects by December 2028

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is targeting the completion of all its ongoing infrastructure projects by December 2028, a year ahead of its December 2029 deadline, Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee has said.Speaking at the sixth edition of the Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors' Summit (REIIS) 2026 in Mumbai, Mukherjee said the authority was developing an integrated network of roads, tunnels, sea links and Metro corridors under its broader vision of “Mumbai in 59 Minutes”.The objective is to improve east-west and north-south connectivity an..

Next Story
Building Material

High-Performance Façades Gain Ground in Indian Buildings

High-performance façades are gaining greater importance in Indian architecture as developers and architects increasingly focus on energy efficiency, thermal comfort and building performance, according to Shankar Fenestrations & Glasses.The company said modern façade systems are increasingly being considered as part of a building's overall performance strategy rather than being used primarily as aesthetic elements.High-performance glass, curtain wall systems and structural glazing can contribute to thermal regulation, solar control, daylight management and indoor comfort. Their growing ad..

Next Story
Technology

SPML Infra's 104.4 kWh BESS Battery Pack Clears Global Tests

SPML Infra has announced that its proprietary 104.4 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) battery pack has completed key international safety, performance and transportation testing and certification requirements, marking a step towards its commercial deployment.Developed under the company's own intellectual property, the battery pack has completed requirements under UL9540A, IEC 62619, IEC 63056, IEC 60730, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4 and UN38.3 standards.The testing covers areas including thermal runaway safety, battery performance, system functional safety, electromagnetic compatibility..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code