<h1>Union Minister Highlights Ports, Shipping, and Logistics as Key to India's Economic Growth at 2025 Conference</h1> The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry emphasized the critical role of ports, shipping, and logistics in India's economic growth during the Biennial International Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics 2025. He highlighted the need for industry suggestions to enhance vessel flagging in India and proposed a hybrid training model to meet the rising demand for seafarers. Despite doubling port capacity and reducing ship turnaround time, further improvements in logistics are necessary. The Minister also called for ideas to enhance the logistics ecosystem, container management, and export efficiency, underscoring the maritime sector's potential to drive India's economic progress.