Port of Montreal Appoints India Representative to Drive Trade Growth

## Port of Montreal Eyes India Growth with Senior Commercial Appointment The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Prakash R. Tulsiani as its Senior Commercial Advisor and dedicated representative in India, signalling a strategic push to expand the Canadian port's footprint in one of the world's fastest-growing trade markets. Based in India, Tulsiani will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and broader logistics stakeholders, and raising the profile of the Port of Montreal among Indian trade partners, according to Port Technology International. ### A Strategic Move for Canada-India Trade The appointment reflects growing recognition within the North American port sector of India's expanding role in global supply chains. As India continues to record strong GDP growth and increase its manufacturing and export capacity, Canadian ports are positioning themselves to capture a greater share of bilateral trade flows. Montreal, as Canada's second-largest container port and a key gateway to the North American interior, is well-placed to serve as a preferred entry point for Indian exporters targeting markets in central and eastern Canada as well as the broader North American hinterland via its extensive rail and road connections. Having a boots-on-the-ground representative in India is a significant operational step, enabling the MPA to engage directly with shippers, industry associations, and government bodies in a market where relationship-building and local presence are critical to commercial success. ### Context: Canada-India Trade Relations Canada and India have been working to deepen trade ties, with bilateral merchandise trade valued at several billion dollars annually. Key commodities moving between the two countries include agricultural products, fertilisers, machinery, and manufactured goods — all cargo categories that transit through Montreal's container and bulk terminals. The MPA's decision to establish a dedicated in-market representative mirrors strategies adopted by other major port authorities globally, who have increasingly invested in regional offices and commercial representatives across Asia to compete for cargo volumes. Tulsiani's appointment is expected to support the port's longer-term commercial strategy by creating a direct channel between Indian logistics decision-makers and Montreal's trade development team. *Source: Port Technology International*