Gujarat Ports Infrastructure and Development Company Ltd (GPIDCL) – a 100% subsidiary of GMB, has conceptualized the development of a first-of-its-kind commercial maritime cluster in the country – “Gujarat Maritime Cluster”, on the lines of the ones that exist in various leading maritime nations, and aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of the Indian Maritime Sector. Gujarat Maritime Cluster intends to host an array of maritime/shipping/logistics service providers in the same geographic ensemble (GIFT City – India’s first operational Smart City and International Financial Services Centre), leveraging on their proximity and improved access. Prospective Participants: - Core Shipping / Logistics / Maritime Players, such as Ship Owners, Ship Operating / Leasing firms, Ship Management, Ship Charterers, Shipping Agents, Shipping Lines, Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, Ship Management, Multimodal Transport Operators, Stevedores, Shipping Agents, Port Operators, etc. - Intermediate Services Providers, such as Shipping Finance, Marine Insurance, Maritime Arbitrators, Maritime Law Firms, Maritime Information Technology (IT) firms, Maritime Consultants, P&I Clubs, etc. - Support Services Providers, such as Maritime Education Institutes, Maritime Event Managers / Publishing Houses, Manning Agencies, Media, etc One of the biggest strengths of Gujarat Maritime Cluster is that it shall bring together the industry players, government and academia, enabling a synergetic collaboration, and accelerating the value creation in the maritime sector. The cluster will also serve as a vital platform putting forward the collective views and position of its members