- The Los Angeles–Long Beach–Shanghai Green Shipping Corridor has completed its first-phase milestones, advancing trans-Pacific decarbonization.
- Shore power infrastructure now enables 100% electrification for container vessels across the three major ports.
- Over 47,000 tons of green methanol were bunkered at the Port of Shanghai, marking a key step in sustainable fuel use.
- Partners are now preparing for the next phase—developing zero lifecycle carbon emission container ships by 2030.
The Los Angeles–Long Beach–Shanghai Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) has reached a major milestone, marking significant progress toward decarbonizing trans-Pacific trade routes. Facilitated by C40 Cities, the partnership has completed its first phase objectives, including full shore power electrification for container vessels, deployment of low lifecycle carbon-capable ships, and expansion of sustainable fuel bunkering operations. The corridor partners unveiled these achievements in their second Annual Progress Report at the North Bund International Shipping Forum 2025, according to the announcement published by C40 Cities.
Progress and Achievements in 2025
Throughout 2025, the corridor partners advanced collaborative efforts aimed at creating a cleaner and more efficient maritime network. In March, stakeholders convened at the Port of Long Beach to reaffirm shared goals, introduce new strategies to overcome operational challenges, and establish a fourth working group dedicated to Metrics and Evaluation. Alongside existing teams focused on Energy Supply, Carriers, and Ports, this addition strengthened the framework for monitoring and measuring success.
The Ports Working Group achieved full-scale shore power readiness in Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, substantially reducing emissions from docked vessels while improving local air quality. Shanghai’s port also bunkered over 47,000 tons of green methanol, marking China’s first domestic linkage for this sustainable fuel. Meanwhile, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach commissioned a Clean Fuels Study and began preparations for a pilot project on clean marine fuels. The Carriers Working Group continued transitioning fleets to reduced lifecycle carbon vessels, following the first green methanol container ship’s successful voyage in 2024. Energy Supply experts completed studies on future fuel demand and supply, reviewed new greenhouse gas intensity standards, and monitored evolving international fuel regulations.
Next Steps Toward a Zero-Emission Future
With Phase One successfully completed, the corridor’s focus now turns to tackling emerging challenges and shaping the roadmap toward net-zero shipping. Partners aim to align with the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero Framework while navigating evolving regulations, permitting requirements, and market conditions. Efforts will concentrate on ensuring reliable access to clean marine fuels and addressing uncertainties in global supply and demand. These coordinated actions are intended to sustain momentum toward the corridor’s ultimate goal—deploying zero lifecycle carbon emission container ships by 2030.
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Source: C40 Cities
