Policy Framework for Zero-Emission Trucks Adoption at Major Ports in India

The document outlines a strategic transition to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) at India's 12 Major Ports, supporting the Harit Sagar guidelines' goal of 50% electric port equipment and vehicles by 2030. It proposes a phased implementation strategy: near-term actions focus on demand aggregation, targeted incentives, favorable electricity rates, and technical capacity building; medium- and long-term actions focus on institutionalizing ZET requirements in contracts and upgrading power infrastructure for scaled deployment.

• India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has established the Harit Sagar — Green Port Guidelines, which aim for 50 percent of vehicles and port equipment across the 12 Major Ports to be electric by 2030.
• The proposed transition to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) follows a phased approach: near-term priorities include aggregating demand, deploying incentives, providing favorable electricity rates, and building operator expertise, while medium- and long-term priorities focus on ZET contract requirements and power infrastructure strengthening.

APA

RMI (2025). Policy Framework for Zero-Emission Trucks Adoption at Major Ports in India. https://rmi.org/resources/policy-framework-for-zero-emissions-truck-adoption-at-major-ports-in-india-2/

Chicago

RMI. Policy Framework for Zero-Emission Trucks Adoption at Major Ports in India. 2025. https://rmi.org/resources/policy-framework-for-zero-emissions-truck-adoption-at-major-ports-in-india-2/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2025policy, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Policy Framework for Zero-Emission Trucks Adoption at Major Ports in India}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2025}, month = oct, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/policy-framework-for-zero-emissions-truck-adoption-at-major-ports-in-india-2/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }