Lucknow: Efforts by the Uttar Pradesh government to firmly position the state on the global investment map continue to receive strong support from foreign investors. In this context, Rein Piel Pedersen, Managing Director of Singapore-based global logistics major A.P. Moller–Maersk, called on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Monday. The meeting focused on expanding Maersk’s investments in Uttar Pradesh and exploring new business opportunities in the state.
Pedersen was accompanied by Vivek Sharma, Head – Business Development and Regulatory Affairs (India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka region). During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Uttar Pradesh’s vast investment potential, its increasingly investor-friendly business environment, and the state government’s proactive investment promotion policies.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing states, offering a safe, stable and transparent ecosystem for investors. He highlighted the state’s strong law-and-order framework, policy-driven governance and ease of doing business reforms, which have significantly improved investor confidence over the past few years.
The Chief Minister underlined that the government is providing comprehensive support to investors through a single-window clearance system, time-bound approvals, policy-based incentives and continuous handholding. He added that the rapid development of expressways, logistics hubs, industrial corridors and modern infrastructure has transformed Uttar Pradesh into a highly attractive destination for domestic and global investments.
Inviting A.P. Moller–Maersk to further expand its presence in the state, CM Yogi assured full cooperation from the government. “The state will ensure availability of land, world-class connectivity and all necessary policy support for investors looking to scale up their operations in Uttar Pradesh,” he said.
Sharing his views after the meeting, Vivek Sharma described the interaction as positive and meaningful. “We had a very constructive discussion on investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh and the supportive business environment here. Our company has been investing in the state for over 20 years, and during the meeting we shared our positive experiences regarding law and order, a corruption-free environment and the full cooperation extended by the state government in expanding our business,” he said. Sharma added that Maersk is keen to explore new investment avenues in Uttar Pradesh in the future as well.
It is noteworthy that A.P. Moller–Maersk is a global leader in shipping, ports, maritime transport and integrated inland logistics. Any potential expansion by the company in Uttar Pradesh is expected to significantly strengthen the state’s logistics ecosystem, accelerate industrial activity and generate large-scale employment opportunities.
The proposed investments align with the broader vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and Uttar Pradesh’s goal of becoming a major logistics and industrial hub in northern India, reinforcing the state’s role in India’s global trade and supply chain network.
