Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, welcomed high-level Japanese and German delegations this week as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation, infrastructure partnerships and sustainable maritime development.
On Wednesday, a Japanese delegation visited DPA Kandla and held an insightful interaction meeting chaired by DPA Chairman and IRSME officer Sushil Kumar Singh. The meeting was attended by senior officials of DPA along with representatives from Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
The discussions focused on port-led development, infrastructure collaboration, technological innovation and future opportunities in the maritime sector, reflecting growing international interest in India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.
Earlier, a German delegation also visited Deendayal Port Authority and participated in the Shri Shiv Mahapuran Katha organised at the Port Township in Gopalpuri, Gandhidham, on the occasion of Purushottam Maas. The spiritual gathering, organised by Gopalpuri Saarvajanik Mitra Mandal, showcased India’s cultural heritage and strengthened cultural ties and global friendships through shared values and traditions.
The delegation witnessed the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of India, highlighting the warm hospitality extended by the port community.
Meanwhile, in a major step towards sustainable maritime operations, Deendayal Port Authority on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GH2 Solar Limited for conducting a “Joint Feasibility Study & Strategic Roadmap” for the export of Liquid Green Hydrogen from Kandla Port.
The initiative aims to establish a strategic framework for green energy logistics and position DPA Kandla as a future hub for green hydrogen exports.
In a statement shared on X, DPA said the agreement marks “a significant stride towards positioning DPA Kandla as India’s Green Hydrogen Hub and advancing sustainable, future-ready maritime operations.”
The development underlines Deendayal Port Authority’s expanding role in international collaboration, clean energy initiatives and next-generation maritime infrastructure.