India is on the brink of launching its inaugural domestic coastal green shipping corridor to transform maritime logistics by focusing on sustainability. The strategic corridor will link Kandla and Thoothukudi, with plans to be operational in the next three to six months. Spearheaded by V O Chidambaranar Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority, and Shipping Corporation of India, this initiative aims to revolutionize the maritime sector by promoting the use of green fuels like methanol. Notably, the V O Chidambaranar Port has already made strides in producing green hydrogen, with Kandla port gearing up to scale its green hydrogen production significantly in the near future. The corridor's vision includes the deployment of retrofitted vessels powered by green methanol, expansion of bunkering infrastructure, and potential extensions to international trade routes. The project meeting on Monday highlighted the commitment to clean shipping technologies, cargo assessments, and route economics to pave the way for a sustainable maritime future.