ITA to Lead Ports and Marine Tech Trade Promotion Mission to India in November

The International Trade Administration is planning a trade promotion mission to India in November for U.S. companies in the ports and marine technology industry. The trade mission will visit Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi Nov. 9-15, with an optional visit to Goa afterward. Participants will meet with port officials and pre-screened potential business partners, said the ITA. The mission is for companies and trade associations that provide port and marine equipment and services including security, logistics, vessel tracking, oil spill detection, dredging, underwater exploration and mapping. The ITA says it will begin reviewing applications on May 14 until a maximum of 15-20 participants is reached.