The fourth Maritime India Conference & Expo (MICE 2026) closes today in Mumbai after three days of discussions and exhibitions on shipbuilding, port development, logistics and new maritime technology.
The event, held from 2 to 4 November at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon East, was organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), with support from India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
At a glance
- Event: 4th Maritime India Conference & Expo 2026, an international exhibition and conference on ports, shipping, waterways and logistics
- Dates: 2–4 November 2026
- Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai
- Organiser: FICCI
- Website: maritimeindia.ficci.in
What the event covers
MICE brings together shipbuilders, port operators, shipping lines, equipment makers, logistics firms, investors and policymakers. The focus areas include port modernisation, trade connectivity, shipbuilding capacity and logistics infrastructure.
The wider industry backdrop is a fast-changing one. Demand is growing for energy-efficient and lower-emission ships, digital systems and automated port operations. Exhibitions like MICE give naval architects, marine engineering firms, propulsion makers and suppliers a place to build technical and commercial partnerships around green shipping, smart ports and maritime safety.
India’s maritime push
The event is part of India’s broader drive to grow its maritime economy by expanding ports, building up shipbuilding capacity, modernising logistics and attracting international investment.
Why it matters for Bangladesh
Shipbuilding, ship repair, port development and marine engineering are growth areas for Bangladesh, which has a network of public and private shipyards, several of which have built internationally classed vessels and exported ships.
Events of this kind can open doors for Bangladeshi companies in several ways:
- Shipbuilding: partnerships with foreign designers and equipment suppliers to build commercial vessels, patrol craft, tugs, dredgers, offshore support vessels and other specialised craft.
- Ports: access to cargo-handling systems, dredging technology, automation and greener infrastructure for Chattogram, Mongla and Payra.
- Exports: a chance for private shipyards to find new markets, form joint ventures and tap advanced shipbuilding technology.
With demand for ports and specialised vessels rising across South Asia, closer regional cooperation could also support technology transfer, industrial partnerships and cross-border investment.
Based on event information from FICCI and the Maritime India Conference & Expo. Individual exhibitors, agreements and outcomes have not been independently verified by Maritime News.
Image: Maritime India Conference & Expo 2026 / FICCI
