The MoU was signed on Monday in the presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Tuticorin.
As part of the MoU, Tata Motors will begin trials of a hydrogen-powered powerplant, followed by phased deployment of H2 ICE-powered powerplants over the next two years. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, underscoring the Indian government’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of green energy and building a sustainable, future-proof maritime ecosystem, a company press release said.
Set benchmark
Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairman, VOCPA, said the deployment of green hydrogen trucks will significantly decarbonize freight handling while setting a benchmark for sustainable port-driven logistics in India. To support the phased introduction of these green hydrogen trucks, the port is also working on plans to build a 2 MW electrolyser and a dedicated hydrogen filling station. This project, along with several other initiatives related to green fuels, reinforces our commitment to building a robust green hydrogen ecosystem and positioning VOC Port as a leader in sustainable maritime infrastructure.
Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Ltd, said: “Over the past few months, we have been working closely with port authorities to assess pathways for hydrogen trucks in cargo handling applications. This pilot will help demonstrate the potential of assessing TCO parity and with Green Hydrogen in supporting India’s ports’ transition to cleaner and more sustainable logistics solutions.”
The fleet for the project includes the Tata Motors Prima 55-ton tractor, designed for sustainable, cost-efficient and powerful transport. With the premium Prima cab and advanced driver safety features, they increase operator comfort, reduce fatigue and improve productivity, while setting new standards in safety.
Published on February 26, 2026
#Tata #Motors #signs #MoU #VOC #Port #Authority #deploy #green #hydrogenpowered #trucks