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  1. Gujarat and Assam are hosting the first port-based e-methanol plant as part of a joint initiative.

APL Inaugural Methanol Shipment to Bangladesh Confirms New Trade Corridor

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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On September 1, 2026, Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APL) successfully inaugurated international cargo movement from Dibrugarh. Two cargo vessels departed the Bogibeel port, carrying a total of 1,080 tonnes of methanol destined for Bangladesh. Each vessel carried approximately 540 tonnes, utilizing 27 containers, each holding about 20 tonnes. The journey from Bogibeel to the Bangladesh border is estimated to take around seven days.

From hindustantimes.com

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The successful shipment validates APL's production capacity and market reach into international markets. This inaugural movement confirms the viability of the new international trade corridor into Bangladesh, utilizing the facilities of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.

The initiative is part of a joint effort between Gujarat and Assam to establish a port-based e-methanol plant.

From hindustantimes.com

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  • Assam Petro-Chemicals LimitedSpeculative

    APL could see its production capacity validated through successful international market entry.

  • BangladeshSpeculative

    Bangladesh could benefit from the confirmation of a new international trade supply route.

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