समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs (GGGSCH) Regional Workshop for South & Southeast Asia and Pacific

The Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs (GGGSCH) Regional Workshop for South & Southeast Asia and Pacific was held in New Delhi on 5–6 October 2026, bringing together government representatives, maritime administrations, ports, industry, financial institutions and other stakeholders to discuss pathways for advancing green shipping corridors, sustainable ports and maritime decarbonisation.

The initiative seeks to strengthen cooperation between Europe and partner countries through the development of green shipping corridors and hubs, renewable maritime fuels, sustainable port infrastructure, financing and collaboration across the maritime value chain

Representing the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Shri Senthil Kumar, Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Kochi, participated in the workshop, contributing to a Fireside Chat and a Panel Discussion on maritime sustainability and India–EU cooperation

Shri Senthil Kumar participated in the Fireside Chat on “Maritime Sustainability and a Global Maritime Framework”, alongside H.E. Amb. Rasmus Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, moderated by Ms Mona Bjorklund, Director for Policy Coordination, European Commission DG MOVE. The discussion covered the evolving global framework for maritime decarbonisation, the importance of an IMO-led approach, alternative fuels and associated infrastructure, lifecycle emissions, capacity building and the need for a just and equitable transition.

He also participated in the Panel Discussion on “India and EU towards a strong partnership in the maritime sector”, alongside Ms Mona Bjorklund, European Commission DG MOVE; Mr Nico van Dooren, CSO, Port of Rotterdam Authority and Mr Kristof Waterschoot, Managing Director, Port of Antwerp-Bruges International.

The panel focused on strengthening India–EU cooperation through commercially viable green shipping corridors, alternative marine fuels, port and bunkering readiness, regulatory and technical interoperability, green finance, digitalisation and capacity building. Shri Senthil Kumar highlighted the importance of translating broader cooperation into project-oriented partnerships involving ports, shipping lines, fuel producers, cargo owners, regulators and financial institutions along identified India–Europe trade routes.

The discussions reinforced India’s holistic approach towards maritime sustainability, encompassing cleaner and more efficient ships, green ports, alternative-fuel infrastructure, responsible ship recycling, digitalisation, green finance and a future-ready maritime workforce, while emphasising international collaboration and a just and equitable transition.