India plans to start its first coastal green shipping corridor between Kandla and Thoothukudi within the next three to six months, aiming to cut carbon emissions in maritime transport. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

India plans to start its first coastal green shipping corridor between Kandla and Thoothukudi within the next three to six months, aiming to cut carbon emissions in maritime transport
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The project brings together the V O Chidambaranar Port Authority and Deendayal Port Authority in partnership with the Shipping Corporation of India. Their joint goal is to promote cleaner fuel use in domestic shipping.

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India focuses on decarbonizing maritime logistics

Officials, including port authority chairpersons Susanta Kumar Purohit and Sushil Kumar Singh, recently met to finalize an operational framework. The initiative prioritizes methanol bunkering and infrastructure upgrades to support green fuel delivery.

Union Secretary T K Ramachandran confirmed the corridor’s launch timeline and said authorities are already considering international expansion. Possible new routes include Kandla to Europe and a Singapore link via Thoothukudi.

To support these efforts, VOC Port has begun producing green hydrogen in small quantities. Meanwhile, Kandla aims to generate 1 MW of green hydrogen by March 2026 to power clean shipping technologies.

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At least two retrofitted cargo vessels from the Shipping Corporation of India will operate on the route using methanol. These pilot ships will help assess fuel efficiency and emissions reduction across long distances.

In parallel, discussions are underway to evaluate cargo volume projections, economic feasibility, and long-term sustainability of the corridor. Bunkering stations and storage facilities are key parts of this green transformation.

India’s commitment to clean maritime trade routes strengthens its environmental agenda. The upcoming corridor also paves the way for broader regional adoption of sustainable shipping solutions.

Source: www.newindianexpress.com

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