India and Singapore today signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), with a focus on digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Ports, and Shipping in a joint release said The Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, will enhance collaboration between both countries and help accelerate the development and uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission technologies and the adoption of digital solutions.
The LoI was signed by R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) of India, and Teo Eng Dinh, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The signing ceremony, held during the Singapore Maritime Week is being held from March 24-28, 2025 was witnessed by Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, and Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said his visit to Singapore with a high-level marine sector delegation will strengthen the long-standing relationship. He said Moreover, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will deepen and broaden cooperation between the two countries. Sonowal is on a three-day visit to Singapore and is attending the maritime week which is expected to see participation from 20,000 delegates and exhibitors from around the world.
