Flanders Investment & Trade - India

We are thrilled to welcome Yogita Kale-Desai to the Flanders Investment & Trade team in Mumbai! 🎉 Yogita brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our team, and we are confident that her expertise will be invaluable as we gear up for the upcoming Belgian Economic Mission in March 2025. Her addition reinforces our commitment to fostering strong economic ties between Flanders and India.

➡️ Join the Belgian Economic Mission to #India in March 2025! #Flemish companies, this is your chance to #expand your #international footprint. The mission offers exclusive access to high-level #networking events, potential #partnerships, and invaluable #market #insights. Showcase your #products, #solutions and #innovations, explore new markets, and boost #global #competitiveness. Sign-up now to secure your spot via 🔗 https://bit.ly/4i90T5y

We are thrilled to share that a distinguished delegation from #Belgium, specializing in #Heavy #Cargo and #Breakbulk, visited #NewDelhi, #Ahmedabad, and #Mumbai during the week of November 18th. This visit was a fantastic opportunity for the delegation to engage with #Indian #conglomerates and #businesses in the #Chemicals, #Pharma, and #Steel sectors. Industry Highlights: #Chemicals: Discussions focused on optimizing the transportation of hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with international safety standards. #Pharma: The delegation explored innovative logistics solutions for safely and efficiently transporting pharmaceutical products, including temperature-controlled shipping. #Steel: Key topics included the handling and transporting of oversized steel products and improving supply chain efficiency. Organized by Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) - New Delhi and Mumbai, the delegation had productive meetings and insightful discussions to foster stronger business ties and explore new opportunities. Additionally, networking events in each city provided a platform for meaningful connections and collaborations. Thank you to all the participants and organizers for making this visit successful! We look forward to many more fruitful engagements in the future. 🚢🤝🇧🇪🇮🇳 #Logistics #HeavyCargo #Breakbulk #BelgiumIndia #BusinessDelegation #Networking #TradeRelations #Chemicals #Pharma #Steel Daljit Singh Kohli I Luc Arnouts I Bernadette Deschepper I Ann De Smet I Eva Verstraelen I Babette Desfossez I Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry I Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) I FFFAI - FEDERATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS' ASSOCIATIONS IN INDIAI Katoen Natie I Steelduxx NV I Boeckmans I C. Steinweg Logistics I Blackstone Shipping Group I PSA Breakbulk.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore possibilities in India. Sign up for the ''Gateway to Growth: Unlocking India's Trade Potential'' Seminars in the coming days in line with the Belgian Economic Mission to India in March 2025.

This week, Chefs, restaurateurs, Hoteliers and food enthusiasts in #NewDelhi, #Mumbai, and #Bangalore got a taste of the exceptional quality and flavour of #Belgian #Pork! 🍖 The demos by Chef Bill Marchetti organized by the Belgian Meat Office showcased the #premium quality and unmatched #taste of Belgian Pork, leaving everyone impressed. Not only is Belgian Pork incredibly delicious, but it’s also a fantastic source of high-quality protein, perfect for a balanced diet #BelgianPork #QualityProtein #FoodLovers #CulinaryDelight

Are you a #startup with a #digital #disruptive solution and willing to collaborate with the largest #corporates in the world to tackle #industry #specific challenges? TCS COIN, powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is an open #innovation #ecosystem, created to #connect stakeholders worldwide to tackle industry specific challenges. As the digital and the physical merge, the traditional boundaries between industries are quickly blurring. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) believes that tapping into the many opportunities offered by digital technologies will need the support of a strong network of partners, co-creators, and early adopters. With engagements spread #globally in fields such as #analytics, #AI, #machinelearning, #telematics, #blockchain, TM augmented/virtual/mixed reality, and #IoT the TCS COIN network includes leading: 🏅 Tech start-ups 💸 Venture capital firms 👨💼 Industry analysts and executives 🏢 Tata group companies 👨🏫 Academic and research institutions TATA Consulting Services is landing in Wintercircus Ghent on the 18th of November to scout for promising #Flemish startups! Attend to get to know more about their program, and get in touch with the Network leaders. Interested? Let us know by completing the following form: https://shorturl.at/3YIaw Front leading startups in digital innovation, be there or be 🔲! 💡 Hubs4Growth, imec.istart, Scaleup Flanders, Voka-Vlaams netwerk van ondernemingen, VLAIO, Team Bedrijfstrajecten - VLAIO, Startup.Flanders, The Growth Collective, Hangar K, Wintercircus Ghent, The Beacon | Innovation Community , Stad Gent, Leuven MindGate, Corda Campus, Tata Consultancy Services

Are you a #Flemish #Company interested in expanding into one of the world's #fastest-#growing #markets?The Flanders International Business Week, taking place from 5-6 November 2024, is your chance to dive into #India's unique potential. Meet our dedicated FIT India representatives for a one-on-one conversation: - Babette Desfossez (North & East India & SAARC) - Eva Verstraelen (West India) - Jayant Nadiger (South India) Gain valuable insights and tailored guidance on #doing #business in #India. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your network and explore your company's next chapter in India. Why you should attend - → Connect with key partners in your industry → Expert and FIT insights, with keynotes by Peter Hinssen and Ralph Van Volsem → Meet our technology attachés and Deputy Directors of Trade, your Flanders-based advisors → B2B speed networking with FIT’s international experts and customs attachés → Practical, actionable advice in our Business Hive 📅November 5 & 6 | 📍Skyhall, Brussels Airport 👉 Register and book your meeting: bit.ly/3zce6Jc

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📣Training course: SMART PORT CITY, 11 November – 15 November, at the JNPA-APEC Training Facility in Navi Mumbai Given the geopolitical tensions, logistics companies and supply chain professionals aim to set up the most resilient supply chains. Digitalisation plays a crucial role in enhancing resilience by improving the visibility, agility, and responsiveness of the entire network. JNPA-APEC, a collaborative initiative between JNPA- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International, is excited to offer a specialized course designed to up-skill professionals in the port and logistics industry. The current curriculum, titled 'Smart Port City: Enhancing Supply Chain Solutions,' comprises four comprehensive modules on Port Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Hinterland Connectivity, and Digitalisation. These modules feature insights and best practices from both Indian and Belgian private companies, providing a rich blend of industry knowledge. This course aims to deliver a holistic overview of the latest innovations in the port industry, making it highly relevant for both private and government stakeholders in port infrastructure and logistics. Explore the details and join us: https://lnkd.in/evwt88JW #smartport #supplychain #porttraining #Hinterlandconnectivity #digitalisation

FIT Mumbai was privileged to present to the India Business Group and the management students of SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the potential of #Flanders (Belgium) as a business destination and to explore collaborative opportunities. If you would like to explore #business #opportunities with #Flanders (Belgium), reach us at mumbai@fitagency.com to learn more about how we can support your entrepreneurial journey. #BusinessGrowth #Flanders #WestIndia #Entrepreneurship #FITMumbai #IBG #NMIMS