Piyush Goyal Visits Rotterdam Port to Boost India-Netherlands Cooperation

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading maritime gateways, to explore opportunities for strengthening India-Netherlands cooperation in ports, logistics, trade and investment.

Sharing details of his visit on social media, Goyal said he experienced the port’s operations firsthand during a tour aboard a port vessel alongside its CEO, Boudewijn Siemons. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views on advancing port-led growth, improving logistics efficiency and strengthening supply chain connectivity between India and the Netherlands.

It was a pleasure to visit the Port of Rotterdam, one of Europe’s leading maritime gateways, and experience its operations firsthand during a tour aboard a port vessel alongside its CEO, Mr. Boudewijn Siemons. We exchanged views on advancing port-led growth, enhancing logistics efficiency, strengthening supply chain connectivity, and unlocking new opportunities for trade and investment. As India modernises its existing ports and develops state-of-the-art maritime infrastructure, there is immense potential to collaborate with the Port of Rotterdam, draw on its expertise, and strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation. 🇮🇳🇳🇱

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 25, 2026

Goyal highlighted the significant potential for collaboration as India modernises its existing ports and develops state-of-the-art maritime infrastructure. He emphasised the importance of leveraging Rotterdam’s expertise to improve port operations, enhance logistics capabilities and unlock new opportunities for trade and investment.

The visit underscores the potential for deeper maritime cooperation between India and the Netherlands, particularly in port modernisation, efficient cargo movement and resilient global supply chains. Greater collaboration with leading international port operators such as Rotterdam could support India’s ambitions to strengthen its maritime infrastructure and expand its role in global trade.