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Cochin Port Authority spearheads green
hydrogen pilot project
C
ochin Port Authority
(CoPA) is gearing up to
launch a pioneering green
hydrogen pilot project, aiming
to kickstart production within a
year. B Kasiviswanathan, Chair-
man of Cochin Port Authority,
emphasised the port’s existing
expertise in handling liquid
cargo, particularly chemicals
like ammonia, which positions
it advantageously to establish
bunkering facilities for green
hydrogen and its derivatives.
The initiative was announced
during a workshop themed
“Pathway for a Successful Green
Hydrogen Pilot at Cochin Port,”
jointly organised with the Indian
Ports Association. Cochin Port
is now set to invite Expressions
of Interest from stakeholders
to shape the scope of the pilot
project. Collaboration between
Cochin Port Authority, Indian
Ports Association, and industry
stakeholders will be pivotal in
driving these proposals forward.
Aligned with the ‘Harit Sagar’
– Green Port Guidelines, Cochin
Port aspires to achieve a zerocarbon emission goal by 2035,
envisioning the establishment of
‘Green Ammonia’ bunkers and
refueling facilities at major ports.
Given its strategic connectivity to
both domestic and international
shipping routes, Cochin emerges
as a potential testing ground
for green hydrogen initiatives,
potentially setting a benchmark
for other ports to follow suit.
V-Trans inaugurates cutting-edge transhipment
hub in Gujarat
V
-Trans has unveiled a state-of-the-art
super transhipment facility in Pardi,
Gujarat, spanning over one lakh sq ft.
Strategically located on NH 48, this new hub
is poised to enhance connectivity with key
industrial clusters across South Gujarat, thereby
signi昀椀cantly boosting logistical e昀케ciency on
a national scale.
Equipped with advanced technology and
sustainable infrastructure, the facility integrates
renewable energy sources, re昀氀ecting V-Trans’
commitment to setting new industry standards.
This cutting-edge hub represents a substantial
advancement in logistics capabilities, promising exceptional operational e昀케ciencies and
bolstering the company’s competitive edge
in the market.
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the way for APSEZ to enhance
Mundra’s capacity from the
existing 225 million tonnes to
514 million tonnes, as reported.
The expansion project covers
an area of 3,335 hectares and
is designed to accommodate a
variety of cargo types, including
multi-purpose, liquid, gas, and
cryogenic cargo.
This substantial increase in
J Darcl Logistics has secured
Chousing
over 1.25 lakh sq ft of warespace at the Narasapura Industrial and Logistics
Park in Bengaluru. This nineyear lease agreement marks a
strategic move aimed at bolstering CJ Darcl’s warehousing
and distribution capabilities.
Developed by IndoSpace on a
sprawling 64-acre site located
54 kilometers from Bengaluru
city center, the park holds the
prestigious Indian Green Building Council Platinum Rating.
Rajesh Jaggi, Vice Chairman
– Real-Estate at The Everstone
Group, expressed excitement
about the collaboration. He
emphasised their mutual commitment to excellence, leveraging IndoSpace’s extensive network spanning 11 cities and 52
parks. K K Agarwal, Managing
Director of CJ Darcl, echoed
these sentiments, highlighting
the partnership’s role in
enhancing their distribution
capabilities and delivering
superior warehousing solutions
to customers.
Borzo relocates
its headquarters to
Mumbai
orzo, previously known as
Bsame-day
WeFast, a global intracity
delivery service, has
APSEZ receives clearance to double
capacity of Mundra Port
dani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has
secured environmental and
coastal regulation zone clearances
from the Centre to signi昀椀cantly
expand the capacity of the Mundra port. This ambitious project,
valued at `45,000 crore, aims to
nearly double the port’s capacity
to 514 million tonnes.
The recent approvals pave
CJ Darcl leases
major warehousing
space at IndoSpace’s
Narasapura Park
capacity is expected to strengthen
APSEZ’s position in negotiations
with the Gujarat government
regarding the extension of the
concession period for the Mundra
port. The current concession, set
to expire in 2031 after a 30-year
term, may be renegotiated to
re昀氀ect the enhanced operational
capabilities and strategic importance of the expanded port.
announced the relocation of its
headquarters from Amsterdam
to Mumbai. This strategic move
underscores the growing significance of the Indian market in
Borzo’s business strategy, as
highlighted in an official release.
Alina Kisina, CEO of Borzo,
announced the headquarters
shift at Borzo Connect, an event
held in Mumbai focused on the
challenges faced by micro,
small, and medium enterprises
(MSMEs). She emphasised Borzo’s aim to scale up operations,
leverage exceptional talent
within the company, and expand
Borzo Centres in India, recognising their value to global operations. The company is committed
to investing in high-quality talent and enhancing infrastructure
to improve capabilities.
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