India and Port of Rotterdam Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Export to Europe
Key Ideas
- Commerce Secretary's visit to the Netherlands sets the foundation for a green and digital corridor between Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports for exporting green hydrogen to Europe.
- Discussions included potential collaborations in modernizing Indian ports, aligning with Maritime Vision 2030, and enhancing port capacity and logistics efficiency.
- Both parties expressed interest in joint initiatives focusing on port digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to boost bilateral trade flows.
- The visit also involved discussions with ASML on supporting India's semiconductor industry ambitions and progress of talks for a free trade agreement between India and the EU.
India and the Port of Rotterdam are working together to establish a green and digital corridor for exporting clean energy, including green hydrogen, to Europe. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal's visit to the Netherlands paved the way for this collaboration. The focus areas of the discussions included enhancing cooperation between Indian ports and the Port of Rotterdam in digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization. The potential for joint initiatives in port modernization and sustainable practices was also highlighted, aligning with India's Maritime Vision 2030. The aim is to deepen ties through collaborations in areas such as port digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to boost bilateral trade flows. The official statement emphasized setting up a Green and Digital Corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports like Deendayal Port Authority Kandla for exporting Green Hydrogen and carriers like Ammonia and Methanol to Europe. Additionally, discussions with ASML focused on leveraging their expertise to support India's semiconductor industry goals. The visit also included talks in Croatia regarding the progress of the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union.