Delhi, February 22, 2025 – The Indian Ports Association (IPA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, under the Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) initiative. This strategic partnership is aimed at advancing India’s vision of transitioning from digitized ports to fully automated smart ports through a phased approach.

The collaboration will focus on implementing robust cybersecurity controls and cybersecurity management systems, developing specialized cybersecurity-related skill sets for port authorities and operational teams, and designing comprehensive cybersecurity policies tailored for the maritime sector. As Indian ports embrace automation and . . .