Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited, in partnership with the Mormugao Port Authority, and with the support of Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC), will host Trade Meet 2025 on 21st August 2025 at Novotel, Panaji.
The event marks the revival of container shipping from Mormugao Port, with a focussed vision of strengthening Goa’s connectivity to global trade and positioning it as a competitive hub within India’s logistics network.
The Trade Meet 2025 will bring together an exclusive network of industry visionaries, port authorities, and logistics leaders committed to unlocking new opportunities for Goa’s maritime and trade sector. This collaborative platform will serve as a catalyst for strengthening Goa’s supply chain, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing connectivity to global markets. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and growth, the event aims to position Mormugao Port as a key gateway in India’s container shipping network, paving the way for a more robust and globally competitive trade ecosystem.
The Trade Meet 2025 will be held in the esteemed presence of Chief Guest, Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Transport, Industries, Panchayat Raj and Protocol, Government of Goa, Dr. N. Vinodkumar, IPoS, Chairperson, MPA Ports, Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, Chairman, Goa-IDC, Ahmed Mohiuddin, Chairman-Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited; Pravimal Abhishek, IAS, MD, Goa-IDC and Shamil Ahmed, Managing Director- Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited.
Highlighting the significance of this initiative, Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Transport, Industries, Panchayat Raj, and Protocol, Government of Goa states: “Reviving container shipping from Mormugao Port is not just about boosting trade—it is about unlocking new opportunities for Goa’s economy, empowering our industries, and positioning our state as a vital gateway to global markets. This Trade Meet is a decisive step towards building a stronger, more connected and future-ready logistics ecosystem for Goa.”
Ahmed Mohiuddin, Chairman, Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited stated: “At Delta Ports, our commitment is to re-establish Mormugao Port as a strategic hub for container shipping. By bringing together industry leaders, government bodies, and trade partners under one roof, this Trade Meet sets the stage for transformative collaborations that will enhance supply chain efficiency and open new avenues for growth. We warmly welcome industry stakeholders to associate with Delta Ports in this journey towards transforming Goa into a premier hub for maritime trade.”
The Trade Meet 2025 will have participation from prominent industry and trade bodies, uniting a broad spectrum of stakeholders to encourage meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Among the key participants are manufacturing units from Verna and other G-IDC Industrial Estates, Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Goa Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Center (WTC). Also joining are the Customs Brokers Association and leading freight forwarders, whose combined expertise and perspectives will be instrumental in shaping strategies to revive container shipping from Mormugao Port and strengthen Goa’s linkages to global trade networks.
The Trade Meet 2025 is poised to serve as a strategic platform where heads of departments, manufacturing leaders, and logistics operators can engage in purposeful discussions to explore collaborative scheduling, share operational insights and build stronger shipping partnerships. By fostering these connections, the event aims to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and create a cohesive roadmap for the sustained revival of container shipping from Mormugao Port—strengthening Goa’s position as a competitive and connected player in global trade.
