News / Maersk consolidates India-Middle East regional reach with Sohar call

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By Angelo Mathais, India correspondent

15/06/2023

Maersk is “seeing significant value” in raising its India-Gulf network profile, as cargo volumes steadily grow on the strength of a government-to-government free trade agreement.

The India-UAE FTA, inked in May 2022, aims to boost two-way trade to $100bn in five years.

The Danish carrier has expanded the market reach of its regional loop, the Shaheen Express, with a direct call at Sohar Port in Oman. The upgraded port rotation is Jebel Ali (UAE), Mundra and Pipavav (India), Jebel Ali and ...

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