Kandla Port, managed by the Deendayal Port Authority, has achieved a significant milestone in green shipping by successfully conducting methanol bunkering trials, which involve refuelling ships with methanol, a cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuels. This trial, conducted on April 2, positions India’s ports to lead in low-carbon trade corridors and supports the maritime sector’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The port plans to ensure the availability of 500 KTPA of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO)-compliant e-methanol by 2028-29 for dual-fuel vessels operating along the Asia-Europe trade corridor. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasized the importance of adopting cleaner fuels to align with international sustainability goals. Kandla Port has a strong infrastructure base, including tank storage and pipelines, and has received a Level 6 rating on the International Association of Ports and Harbors’ Port Readiness Level scale for its methanol bunkering capabilities. Following this successful shore-to-ship trial, Kandla plans to expand its operations to include ship-to-ship methanol bunkering, further enhancing its role in developing green shipping corridors.