DPA hosts Danish delegation; focus on green technologies and sustainable port development

A delegation from Denmark, one of the world’s leading maritime nations, visited Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla earlier this week, marking an important engagement towards strengthening cooperation in the maritime and sustainability domains.

The delegation was led by Ms Josefine Pallesen, Maritime Counsellor, Embassy of Denmark. During the visit, detailed deliberations were held with Mr Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman of DPA, on pathways towards zero-carbon emissions, adoption of green technologies and collaborative opportunities for sustainable port development. 

The Chairman apprised the delegation of the port’s forward-looking initiatives in decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, green fuels and environmentally responsible operations. Mr Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Deputy Chairman, and Mr J. K. Rathod, CPES, CVO were also present during the discussions and highlighted DPA’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation, resilience and sustainability across port infrastructure and operations. 

The Danish delegation also visited the Make-in-India 1MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla, a pioneering initiative reflecting DPA’s commitment towards clean energy transition and its vision of emerging as a Green Hydrogen Hub. 

Adding a vibrant cultural dimension to the visit, the delegation joined the Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan celebrations, where they enjoyed traditional kite flying with DPA officials and employees at the Administrative Office Building-Gandhidham, experiencing India’s rich festive spirit and warm hospitality.

The visit underscores the growing partnership in the maritime sector, particularly in the areas of green ports, clean energy and sustainable logistics, reinforcing DPA’s resolve to build a future-ready, environmentally responsible port aligned with global best practices, it emphasised in a communique.

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