Kochi - Netherlands Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan, Marisa Gerards, has identified India’s shipping sector as a major investment frontier for Dutch businesses, highlighting Kerala’s coastline as a natural anchor for deeper maritime collaboration between the two countries.

​Speaking at an interaction organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cochin, Gerards said Kerala’s strategic location on key east–west trade lanes makes it a strong candidate for joint investments in port‑led development, logistics and allied maritime services. She noted that coastal states like Kerala can play a pivotal role in . . .