India port digitalisation is the focus of discussions between Indian customs authorities and the Port of Rotterdam, as India seeks faster cargo evacuation and shorter ship turnaround times, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on October 25, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- The discussions aim to bring modern standards to cargo processes in India.
- Goyal said he expects Indian port capacity to double twice by 2047.
India port digitalisation talks
Goyal said the authorities were engaged in examining how to digitalise processes in India. Faster cargo evacuation would move goods out of ports more quickly, while shorter turnaround times would reduce the time ships spend being processed.
The minister made the comments after visiting the Port of Rotterdam and meeting its CEO, Boudewijn Siemons. He did not announce a completion date or identify specific systems to be introduced.
Capacity and European trade
India has doubled its port capacity over the past decade but still needs more, Goyal said. He expects capacity to double twice by 2047 to support economic growth and international trade; that is an expectation, not a completed expansion.
Goyal also said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement would offer substantial potential for businesses on both sides. Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, serves as a gateway for Indian goods entering the European market.
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