Adani Ports, Marseille Fos IMEC MoU
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026
The partnership between Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone and Port of Marseille Fos is expected to significantly boost trade flows between India and the European Union, enhancing supply-chain resilience and economic cooperation. This development could lead to increased investment in port infrastructure and logistics along the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), positively impacting companies involved in maritime transport and trade.
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and the Port of Marseille Fos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). This partnership aims to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition, strengthening connectivity between India and Europe. The agreement proposes the creation of an 'IMEC Ports Club' to coordinate key ports along the 6,000-km multimodal corridor. APSEZ's ports at Mundra and Hazira serve as the eastern gateway, while Port of Marseille Fos strengthens the western European gateway, adding 70 million tonnes of capacity. The MoU was signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India, aligning with the broader India-France strategic partnership and the India-EU trade vision. The collaboration will also focus on developing a Mundra-Marseille Fos Green Maritime Corridor and promoting the IMEC route as a sustainable and competitive alternative for Eurasian trade.
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