SINGAPORE, March 19 – India is set to expand its green fuel and digital trade footprint through Singapore’s marine and shipping industry, one of the world’s largest bunkering hubs, supplying over 55 million tonnes of fuel annually to international vessels.
According to trade sources, India and Singapore are exploring a “Green Digital Shipping Corridor” to link global ports and marine industries. Observers believe India’s long-term strategy to export green hydrogen, ammonia, and other green fuels aligns with Singapore’s key role in global maritime trade.
High-Level Visit to Boost Maritime Collaboration
India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is expected to lead a high-profile delegation to Singapore next week. The visit aims to establish a working programme with Singapore’s maritime industry, focusing on green shipping and port digitisation.
Sonowal’s visit will include representatives from:
✅ Indian Ports Association
✅ Cochin Shipyard
✅ Indian Maritime University
✅ Shipyards Association of India
✅ Swan Defence and Heavy Industries
✅ Chowgule Shipyard
✅ Garden Reach Shipyards & Engineers
✅ San Marine Shipyard
✅ Synergy Ship Builders
✅ L&T Shipyard
Singapore Maritime Week: A Platform for Growth
The visit coincides with Singapore Maritime Week (March 24-28), a premier event attracting over 20,000 global maritime leaders. This presents a significant opportunity for India to showcase its green shipping initiatives and forge strategic partnerships in shipbuilding, port modernisation, and digital transformation.
As India and Singapore deepen their maritime collaboration, this initiative is expected to boost sustainability and efficiency in global shipping, reinforcing both nations’ commitment to a greener and smarter maritime future. (PTI)
