Session 1 of 10th Edition Coastal Multimodal Logistics Summit 2024

Welcome Address by Mr. K Mohandas, IAS (Retd), chairman, India Seatrade
followed by Business Session – 1: Integrating India’s Coastal Shipping with PPP Port Projects through Viability Gap Funding
This panel discussion seeks to explore the potential of integrating India’s coastal shipping infrastructure with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) port projects through Viability Gap Funding (VGF). With the Government’s emphasis on enhancing coastal connectivity and leveraging private sector participation in port development, the discussion will delve into the consequent challenges, opportunities, and strategies for successful integration.

Mr. Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy Chairman, Paradip Port Authority
Mr. Subhash Kumar Das, Executive Director (Logistics & Infrastructure), Steel Authority of India Ltd.
Capt. Rakesh Singh, Hon. Secretary, ICC Shipping Association, MD, A-Sree Shipping & Trading Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Sohel Kazani, Managing Director, Bharat Freight Group of Companies
Mr. Senthilkumar Subramanian, CEO, Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Pvt. Ltd
Dr. Sharad Sarangadharan, General Manager (Business Development), Gujarat Maritime Board
Mr. Sunil Kumar Ayyappan, General Manager - Projects, Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. P. Manoj, Editor (Shipping), ET Infra (Moderator)