India Builds Broader Shipbuilding Ambitions
21, April 2026
India is strengthening its shipbuilding base through a landmark CMA CGM order, AI logistics investment, defense yard progress, and new policy support in Tamil Nadu.
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India’s Shipyard Growth Opens New Option for Korea
13, April 2026
India’s shipbuilding sector is expanding with naval demand, export orders and policy support. For Korean shipbuilders facing high labour costs and limited production bases, India is emerging as a possible partner for cost relief and future capacity expansion.
CMA CGM Orders Six LNG Feeders from Cochin Shipyard in India First
19, February 2026
CMA CGM signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered feeder containerships, with first delivery due February 2029 and Indian registration expected.
HD Hyundai Deepens India Shipbuilding and Port Crane Ties
29, January 2026
HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss expanding cooperation in shipbuilding, naval construction, and port crane projects during IndiaEnergyWeek2026.
India Secures First Chemical Tanker Newbuilds
27, January 2026
India’s SDHI has secured a $227 million contract from Norway’s Rederiet Stenersen for six 18,000 dwt product/chemical tankers, marking India’s first chemical tanker newbuild order.
Swan Defence & Heavy Industries Signs $220 Million LOI with Rederiet Stenersen for Six Hybrid
11, November 2025
SDHI to build six 18,000 DWT hybrid chemical tankers for Rederiet Stenersen under a $220m deal including an option for six more vessels.
CMA CGM Selects India for Six LNG-Powered Feeder Ship Newbuilds
18, October 2025
CMA CGM selects Cochin Shipyard in India to build six LNG-powered feeder ships, marking a major step in India’s emergence as a global shipbuilding hub.
India Approves ₹69,725 Crore Package to Boost Shipbuilding and Maritime Sector
25, September 2025
India has approved a ₹69,725 crore package to boost shipbuilding and the maritime sector, expected to create 3 million jobs and attract ₹4.5 lakh crore in investment.
