By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : July 08, 2026 10:59 am
Speakers include Rajnish Khandelwal, CEO - Agency, JM Baxi Marine Services; Capt. Ram Iyer, Vice President, Seahorse Ship Agencies; Kumar Divya, Chief Commercial Officer, APM Terminals Mumbai; Daljit Singh Kohli, India Representative, Port of Antwerp – Bruges; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News
Indian Chemical News (ICN), an online news media covering Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector is organizing a session on ‘Ports: Playing Foundational Role in Developing Chemical Hubs’ at The Leela, Mumbai on July 10, 2026 to discuss modern port infrastructure, specialized chemical terminals, and seamless multimodal connectivity acting as the primary catalysts for developing world-class chemical hubs.
The session is a part of 2-day long NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026 organized by ICN on July 9-10, 2026, under the theme "REACT. CREATE. INNOVATE.”
Industry professionals interested in participating can register for the conference at: https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/nextgen-chemical-and-petrochemical-summit-2026/register.php
Recognized as one of India's premier leadership platforms for the chemicals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors, the summit will bring together C-suite executives, policymakers, technology innovators, investors, and industry experts to deliberate on strategies that will define the next phase of industrial growth.
India's chemical sector is a massive engine of economic growth, currently valued at over $220 billion. As the country positions itself as a dominant global manufacturing hub, Petroleum, Chemical, and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) and industrial clusters are expanding rapidly. However, the backbone of this expansion is not just the factories themselves, but the maritime infrastructure supporting them. Ports are transitioning from mere transit points into foundational ecosystems that drive the chemical industry.
The tenth session on day 2, ‘Ports: Playing Foundational Role in Developing Chemical Hubs’ will explore how modern port infrastructure, specialized chemical terminals, and seamless multimodal connectivity act as the primary catalysts for developing world-class chemical hubs across India's coastline.
Key discussion points include - Policy integration and investment; Specialized infrastructure & safety; Developing port-based clusters; Feedstock security and import efficiency ; and Digitalization and green logistics.
Among the distinguished speakers are Rajnish Khandelwal, CEO - Agency, JM Baxi Marine Services; Capt. Ram Iyer, Vice President, Seahorse Ship Agencies; Kumar Divya, Chief Commercial Officer, APM Terminals Mumbai; and Daljit Singh Kohli, India Representative, Port of Antwerp – Bruges. The session will be moderated by Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News.
The conference is supported by Country Partners -Business Sweden – The Swedish Trade & Invest Council and Flanders Investment & Trade; Principal Partner - DCM Shriram Chemicals; Platinum Partner - Premier Tech; Gold Partners - Dürr, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (GFL), Industrial Oxygen Company (IOC), Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Revvity Signals, and Superform Chemistries; HSE Partner- Netradyne; Banking Partner - DBS Bank; Associate Partners - Epsilon, Fanqun, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., and SarthhakAI; Supporting Partners - Calibre Chemicals, Excel Industries, and JM Baxi Marine Services; Event Tech Partner - EZBIZ Technologies; and Media Partner - Indian Pharma Post.