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Leading container shipping giants CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping Lines, Maersk, and ONE have joined forces to sign up for a Transpacific Green Corridor Implementation Plan. This initiative, supported by a collaboration between ports, carriers, and cargo owners, aims to accelerate emissions reductions on one of the world’s busiest container shipping routes across the Pacific Ocean.
Historic Commitment
Under this historic plan, the carrier partners have committed to deploying reduced or zero lifecycle carbon-capable ships on the corridor by the year 2025. Moreover, they will work collaboratively to demonstrate the feasibility of deploying the world’s first zero lifecycle carbon emission container ships by 2030. This marks a significant step towards a more sustainable maritime industry.
Key Partnerships
The partnership comprises key players in the industry, including the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Shanghai. Alongside the carrier partners, the Shanghai International Port Group, the China Classification Society, and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre of Asia serve as core partners in this ambitious endeavor.
Global Support
This pioneering plan has received support from C40 Cities, a global network of nearly 100 mayors from leading cities worldwide, dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. Their backing highlights the urgency of this initiative in combating climate change.
Green Initiatives
The Green Shipping Corridor Partnership involves a range of strategies to reduce carbon emissions and harmful pollutants impacting air quality. This includes expanding the use of shore power and supporting the development of clean marine fuelling infrastructure. Cargo owners are also actively participating, setting goals to contract with carriers for zero lifecycle carbon emission shipping services.
Tracking Progress
To ensure accountability and measure progress toward decarbonization, all partners are committed to developing metrics that will track the success of their efforts. This transparency will be crucial in achieving their shared goal of reducing emissions and creating a cleaner future for the maritime industry.
A Model for Global Cooperation
Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, stated, “This transpacific green corridor will be a model for the global cooperation needed to accelerate change throughout the maritime industry.” This initiative not only reduces mid-ocean emissions but also contributes to the broader transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable future, as Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, emphasized.
This collaborative effort sets an inspiring example for the industry, showing that by working together, significant strides can be made in reducing emissions and preserving our planet’s future.
