V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has earned two major honours “Green Port of the Year” and “Smart Port & Digital Transformation Project of the Year” at the 4th Edition of the ET Infra Global Ports & Shipping Awards 2026, held on 10th September 2026 in Mumbai. 

The event was graced by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, along with senior Ministers and dignitaries from Government and industry. The Summit brought together policymakers, port leaders and senior representatives from the shipping, logistics, infrastructure and maritime technology sectors.

The twin honours recognise two defining dimensions of VOC Port’s transformation, its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable maritime operations, and the growing integration of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and automation across port management.

       The Green Port of the Year award recognises VOC Port’s sustained transition towards cleaner energy and lower-carbon operations. The Smart Port & Digital Transformation Project of the Year award recognises VOC Port’s technology-led transformation.

Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, also participated in panel discussions on “Future-Ready Ports & Container Terminal Excellence: Building World-Class Cargo Gateways for Global Trade” and “Smart Ports, Dredging, Digital Infrastructure & Integrated Maritime Logistics: Driving AI, Automation, Intelligent Connectivity & Next-Generation Port Infrastructure.”