9th Edition · Mumbai Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 6:30 PM · Rude Lounge, Powai  An evening of exchange Register Now →
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Live event · Mumbai 2026

The 9th Idea Exchange

Our flagship evening — where the people behind global trade meet, share and connect.

Shipping Idea Exchange 9th Edition — 16 Oct 2026
9th Edition
Where ideas set sail
An evening of exchange.
Networking · Ideas · Community
Date
16 Oct 2026Friday
Time
6:30 – 11:30 PM
Venue
Rude LoungeB-Wing, Service Office, 8th Floor, South Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076
Hosted by
Kaptan Singh (Malik)
+91 81301 03654
Dinesh Tek
+91 98202 73330

Register for the 9th Edition

Reserve your seat for the evening. Registration takes under a minute.

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Supported by
Varamar · Multimax Global Shipping Solutions
Event Partners
EXIM India · CTL 2027 · BPP
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Meridian Lines & Logistics

Container carrier & forwarder · Mumbai · 1,200+ employees

About

Meridian operates 24 container and bulk vessels across the India–Middle East–Europe corridor with integrated forwarding and customs. On the Exchange they post open capacity, hire, and find long-term partners.

At a glance
Founded
1998
Fleet
24 vessels
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