NISAA Business Forum 2026 Brings Policymakers and Logistics Leaders Together in New Delhi

Held under the theme “Navigating North India’s Global Trade: Breaking Barriers – Building Bridges,” the forum aims to highlight the need for improved connectivity, stronger collaboration and new opportunities across the maritime, logistics and intermodal transport sectors.      Mr. Sasi Nair, President of the Northern India Steamer Agents Association, will deliver the Welcome and Theme Address, outlining the growing importance of North India in India’s international trade ecosystem and the need for stronger intermodal logistics linkages.      The event will feature keynote addresses by Mr. Sanjay Swarup, Chairman and Managing Director of Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR), and Mr. Harshit Mittal, AVP – Invest Maritime at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. They are expected to share insights on the evolving logistics landscape, maritime investments and initiatives to strengthen multimodal connectivity.

The forum will host two industry-focused panel discussions.

The first session, “Strengthening North India Intermodal Corridors & Ports,” will explore strategies to improve cargo movement efficiency and strengthen port connectivity for the region’s exporters and importers. The session will feature speakers from leading organisations, including Container Corporation of India Ltd, Ministry of Railways (India), APM Terminals, DP World, CNH Industrial and Association of Container Train Operators.

The second session, “FTAs, IMEC & BRICS – Protecting Global Trade Disruptions,” will examine how geopolitical developments and new economic partnerships are shaping global trade resilience. The discussion will include speakers from RITES Ltd, Pristine Logistics and Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd., Federation of Indian Export Organisations and Maersk Line India Pvt. Ltd.

The event will conclude with a light entertainment segment by renowned poet and performer Popular Meeruthi, an internationally recognised kavi and television stage performer.

The NISAA Business Forum 2026 aims to create a platform for dialogue between industry stakeholders and policymakers, fostering collaboration to enhance North India’s role in global maritime trade and logistics.