Tuticorin Container Terminal Introduces Electric Internal Transfer Vehicles to Advance Green Port Operations/
The fleet was flagged off by
Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in the
presence of SusantaPurohit, IRSEE, Chairman, and Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS,
Deputy Chairman of VOC Port. The
induction of electric internal transfer vehicles marks an important milestone
in the terminal’s efforts to reduce emissions and transition towards cleaner
cargo-handling operations. The deployment supports the Green Port initiative
and reflects the growing adoption of electric mobility in port infrastructure. According to a company communique, the
transition to fully electric operational vehicles is aimed at reducing the
terminal’s carbon footprint while contributing to India’s broader
decarbonisation goals.
The initiative underscores the
increasing focus on sustainable equipment and environmentally responsible
operations across India’s maritime sector, as ports and terminal operators work
towards improving energy efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of
cargo movement.
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