India-Netherlands Collaboration for Green Hydrogen Export to Europe
Key Ideas
- Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal's visit to the Netherlands paves the way for a green and digital corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports for exporting green hydrogen to Europe.
- Both countries see significant opportunities for cooperation in areas such as digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to enhance bilateral trade.
- The collaboration aims to modernize Indian ports, aligning with India’s Maritime Vision 2030, to improve port capacity and logistics efficiency.
- The visit also explored joint initiatives in port digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization, emphasizing the importance of these aspects in boosting bilateral trade flows.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal's visit to the Netherlands has set the stage for establishing a green and digital corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports, specifically targeting the export of green hydrogen to Europe. This initiative aims to leverage the advanced infrastructure and expertise of the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, to facilitate the flow of green hydrogen and carriers like Ammonia and Methanol from India to Europe. During the discussions, both sides emphasized the need for collaboration in digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to enhance bilateral trade relations. The visit highlighted the potential for knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and sustainable port management practices between India and the Netherlands. Additionally, Barthwal's meetings with key industry players like the CEO of ASML focused on furthering cooperation in the semiconductor industry, showcasing the broader scope of India-Netherlands partnerships beyond port activities.
Topics
Europe
Sustainability
Bilateral Relations
Digitalisation
Trade Cooperation
Logistics Optimization
Port Management
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