India-EU Green Shipping Corridor Launch

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India and the European Union (EU) launched an industry coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor during the 3rd edition of Sagarmanthan (2026).
Under the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines, 2023, major ports aim to use over 60% renewable energy by 2030 and over 90% by 2047.
Three key ports, Deendayal Port, Paradip Port, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port, are designated as major green hydrogen bunkering hubs.
Under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, India aims to increase port capacity to 10 billion tonnes by 2047.
National waterways cargo traffic grew sharply from 18 million tonnes in FY 2013-14 to 218 million tonnes in FY 2025-26.

India and the European Union (EU) have formally launched an industry coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor during the 3rd edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue (2026).
This strategic coalition aims to boost low-emission maritime fuels, attract investments, and build commercially viable green maritime routes.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) organised the maritime dialogue alongside the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

The coalition links India's green fuel production capability with Europe's rising demand for green ammonia and methanol.
Building on a pre-feasibility study in 2025, the 2026 industry coalition will bring in private funding and build strong public-private partnerships.
According to the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines, 2023, India wants major ports to rely on renewable energy for over 60% by 2030 and over 90% by 2047.
India is replacing old diesel harbour tugs with green tugs and turning Deendayal Port, Paradip Port, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port into green hydrogen hubs.
India's sustainable port strategy focuses on shore-to-ship electricity, equipment electrification, and direct carbon emission cuts.
The green shipping corridor builds resilient supply chains against global geopolitical disruptions and climate hazards while supporting an inclusive transition.
Under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, India targets expanding its total port cargo capacity to 10 billion tonnes by 2047.
India's major ports handled over 915 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, up from 581 million tonnes in FY 2014-15.
Freight movement across national waterways jumped from 18 million tonnes in FY 2013-14 to 218 million tonnes in FY 2025-26.