DPA Chairperson Sushil Kumar Singh to grace Gujarat Junction 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Mr Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), has kindly consented to grace Gujarat Junction 2025, the 15th edition, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel Kandla, Gandhidham. It will be an honour for us to welcome one of the most dynamic port heads in the country to the region’s flagship maritime, cargo and logistics congregation.
As Chairperson of western India’s most prominent, legacy gateway, which is currently in a new phase of growth and expansion, Mr Singh is driving several major projects focused on capacity augmentation, clean energy, cargo handling and infrastructure modernisation, a few among them being the Tuna-Tekra Mega Container Terminal which is under active development, making the port a green hydrogen hub, and the Smart Industrial Port City (SIPC) project.
An IRSME officer of the 1992 batch, he had earlier made a mark as Joint Secretary (Ports/PPP/PHRD) in the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, where he was accountable for key initiatives like port modernisation, port automation, Green Ports, Smart Ports, mechanisation of port infrastructure, PPP etc. In the Railways, his responsibilities encompassed train operations, rolling stock maintenance, rolling stock design & manufacturing projects, and more.
The DPA Chairman will be a distinguished addition to the stellar line-up of industry leaders and professionals from the maritime, cargo, logistics and ex-im trade sectors, alongside key regulatory and policymaking authorities, who will convene at the event’s CEO Roundtable and Exim Star Awards 2025.
The theme this year is “Gujarat: Leading the Charge in Port & Logistics with Comprehensive Development,” with focus on achievements, challenges and strategies for the future of the sector through a rich exchange of insights and perspectives. So, gear up for thought-provoking sessions, meaningful recognitions and unparalleled networking opportunities at Gujarat Junction 2025.
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