Maersk Sets Sail for Uttar Pradesh: A New Era of Logistics Excellence

Rene Piil Pedersen, Managing Director of Singapore-based integrated container logistics company A.P. Moller–Maersk, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on February 2, 2026, to discuss the expansion of the company’s investments in the state.

The meeting involved detailed discussions on Uttar Pradesh’s vast investment potential, with a focus on its industry-friendly ecosystem and proactive investment promotion policies. Chief Minister Adityanath highlighted the state’s commitment to providing a safe, stable, and transparent environment for investors, underscoring Uttar Pradesh’s rapid economic growth and improving infrastructure. He noted that the state’s extensive expressway network, logistics hubs, industrial corridors, and modern infrastructure have positioned it as a key investment destination.

The Chief Minister assured Pedersen of full government support, including access to land, connectivity, and policy facilitation, to enable A.P. Moller–Maersk’s investment plans in the state. Pedersen was accompanied by Vivek Sharma, Head of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.