Mormugao Port Authority Pushes Green Trucks to Cut Carbon Footprint by 32,000 Tonnes

Key Highlights:

• MPA extends its green incentive scheme to trucks.
• 3MW solar power plant to reduce emissions by 10%.
• Long-term plan to lower carbon emissions over the next few years.
• Global alignment with IMO’s goal to reduce shipping carbon output by 50% by 2050.

Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) is taking significant steps to reduce its carbon emissions by focusing on greener transportation. After becoming the first port in South Asia to offer green incentives for ships, the MPA now plans to extend its eco-friendly initiative to trucks involved in cargo transportation.

Expanding the Harit Shrey Scheme to Trucks

Port chairman N. Vinodkumar announced that the Harit Shrey scheme, originally launched to incentivize ships that reduce harmful emissions, will now include trucks. This extension aims to encourage the use of trucks running on green fuel, further helping the port to reduce its annual carbon footprint of 32,000 tonnes.

"Acknowledging the carbon footprint is the first step toward managing it," Vinodkumar said. "We are expanding the Harit Shrey scheme to trucks to incentivize those using cleaner fuel."

Solar Power and Green Transportation

The MPA is also shifting to cleaner energy with a 3MW solar power plant expected to be operational within the next few months. This will contribute to an immediate 10% reduction in carbon emissions. The port has plans to reduce its overall emissions significantly over the next three to four years.

Additional Environmental Efforts

The port’s modernization projects, valued at ₹1,152 crore, include building a four-lane connectivity project expected to be completed by November, along with the planting of 5,000 trees to boost green cover. A dome structure is also being erected to reduce pollution from coal stacks.

Global Goals

This initiative aligns with global efforts, including the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal to cut carbon dioxide emissions from the shipping sector by 50% by 2050.

By promoting sustainable practices, the Mormugao Port Authority is positioning itself as a leader in environmental responsibility.

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CMV360 Says

Mormugao Port Authority’s expansion of the Harit Shrey scheme to trucks, combined with solar energy initiatives and eco-friendly projects, reflects its commitment to reducing carbon emissions. By aligning with global sustainability goals, the port is setting a benchmark for greener transportation and environmental responsibility in the maritime sector.