Sonowal unveils first Made in India EXIM shipping container, Maersk orders 1,000 of them

India has launched its first domestically manufactured EXIM grade shipping container, a significant step towards reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. Global shipping giant Maersk has ordered 1,000 of these containers, produced in Uttar Pradesh. This achievement underscores India’s growing manufacturing prowess and commitment to building robust maritime infrastructure, supported by government initiatives like the Rs 10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme.