**Summary of Meeting Between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CMA CGM Chairman Rodolphe Saadé**
**Overview**
On June 18, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a meeting with Mr. Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, to discuss the strategic expansion of India’s maritime sector. The dialogue focused on strengthening maritime connectivity, analyzing global shipping trends, and identifying emerging investment opportunities within India.
**Key Areas of Collaboration**
The discussions outlined several critical avenues for future cooperation between the Government of India and CMA CGM, including:
* **Shipbuilding and Manufacturing:** Opportunities in domestic shipbuilding and container manufacturing.
* **Technological Advancement:** Collaboration on digital maritime innovation.
* **Infrastructure and Human Capital:** Enhancements in logistics and specialized skill development for the maritime workforce.
**Strategic Objectives**
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India’s rapidly expanding port infrastructure serves as a significant platform for global maritime leaders. The meeting underscored the government's commitment to leveraging international partnerships to bolster its growing maritime economy.
**Administrative Details**
* **Date of Release:** June 18, 2026 (6:37 PM)
* **Source:** Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi / Prime Minister’s Office
* **Release ID:** 2274780
* **Official Social Media Handle:** @narendramodi
* **Language Availability:** Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu
Key Entities Referenced
Rodolphe Saadé: Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM who discussed maritime connectivity, shipping trends, and investment opportunities with the Prime Minister.
CMA CGM: A global shipping and logistics company identified for collaboration in India's maritime sector, shipbuilding, and container manufacturing.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who led the discussions on expanding port infrastructure and digital maritime innovation.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister discusses maritime connectivity
and collaboration opportunities with CMA CGM
Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé
प्रव तथ: 18 JUN 2026 6:37PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had a fruitful discussion with Mr. Rodolphe Saadé of CMA
CGM on maritime connectivity, global shipping trends and emerging opportunities in India’s rapidly
growing maritime sector.
The Prime Minister said that discussions were held on avenues for greater collaboration in shipbuilding,
container manufacturing, digital maritime innovation, logistics and skill development.
Shri Modi noted that India’s expanding port infrastructure offers promising opportunities for global
maritime leaders.
In a post on X, Shri Modi said;
“Had a fruitful discussion with Mr. Rodolphe Saadé of CMA CGM on maritime connectivity, global
shipping trends and emerging opportunities in India’s rapidly growing maritime sector.
Discussed avenues for greater collaboration in shipbuilding, container manufacturing, digital maritime
innovation, logistics and skill development.
India’s expanding port infrastructure offers promising opportunities for global maritime leaders.
@cmacgm”
Had a fruitful discussion with Mr. Rodolphe Saadé of CMA CGM on maritime
connectivity, global shipping trends and emerging opportunities in India’s rapidly
growing maritime sector.
Discussed avenues for greater collaboration in shipbuilding, container
manufacturing, digital… pic.twitter.com/k3vrCH3IiD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2026
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