Infrastructural development will increase the demand for iron and steel. · In FY25, iron ore traffic at major ports reached 49.39 MT. increase from the same period last year. The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, held in October 2024, reinforced the nation's goal of net-zero emissions by 2070, showcasing initiatives like Harit Sagar and Harit Nauka guidelines for green ports and cleaner shipping. India and the Netherlands plan to establish a green, digital corridor linking Indian ports with the Port of Rotterdam to export green hydrogen and its carriers, including ammonia and methanol, to Europe, under across all major ports, reducing paperwork by 25% for container and bulk cargo operations and driving substantial savings in logistics costs. Source: Ministry of Shipping - GOl, Indian Ports Association, News Articles, PIB