Archive · 2 Sep 2025
MOL Plans Shipbuilding in India, Aims for Growth
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a large Japanese shipping company, wants to build ships in India and invest in local startups.
They are talking to the Indian government about this plan.
MOL already has some ships registered in India and plans to order more from Indian shipyards.
MOL aims to become the second-biggest shipowner in India.
The Indian government supports this and is offering incentives to boost its shipbuilding industry.
India currently has a very small share of the global shipbuilding market.
MOL also plans to get involved in railway logistics and air freight, and is looking at investing in startups in India.
MOL, a major shipping company, is in talks with the Indian government to build ships in India.
MOL India has re-registered 13 ships in India.
The company aims to become the 2nd largest shipowner in India.
MOL India will order medium-range ship tankers from Cochin Shipyard soon.
MOL plans to invest in 3-4 startups in India and expand into railway and air freight logistics.
- Who
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and the Indian government
- What
- MOL is discussing building ships in India and investing in startups to become part of India's maritime growth.
- When
- Announcements were made on September 2, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To be part of India's maritime growth story and align with the government's shipbuilding push.
- Company
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)
- MOL Fleet Size
- 935 vessels
- MOL India Fleet Registered
- 13 ships
- MOL's Goal
- To be the 2nd largest shipowner in India
- Shipbuilding Market Share (India)
- Less than 1%
- MOL Investment Plans
- 3-4 Indian Startups
