- First In-Person Meeting Reaffirms Commitment to Green Shipping Goals
- Dedicated Working Groups Drive Targeted Progress in Energy, Carriers, and Ports
- Energy Supply Working Group Sets Standards for Low- and Zero-Carbon Fuels
On 23 October 2024, Shanghai, China – Following the publication of the Implementation Plan Outline last year, the Los Angeles/Long Beach–Shanghai Green Shipping Corridor partners have published their first Annual Progress Report. In a presentation at the North Bund International Shipping Forum, the report outlined the significant successes achieved in the past year and future objectives in this journey to zero out lifecycle carbon emissions from container ships, reports Port of Long Beach.
2024 Milestones
One notable milestone was in June 2024, when the partners finally met in person in Shanghai. From the project’s inception, C40 and the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission (SMTC) co-organized this meeting to reaffirm joint efforts to decarbonize the world’s most congested container routes.
Dedicated Working Groups for Targeted Progress
Three focused working groups Energy Supply, Carriers and Ports-have been established to augment the ambitious objectives of the Corridor Implementation Plan Outline. All three have had significant work accomplished this year for each group’s respective mandate.
Energy Supply Working Group
- Identifying the demand and supply dynamics for alternative fuels along the Corridor.
- Establishing a fuel production and supply schedule to meet the Corridor’s needs.
- Setting standards for low- and zero-carbon fuels to be used within the Corridor.
Carriers Working Group
- Collecting development roadmaps from shipping companies on their low-emission fleets.
- Creating a timeline for vessel, fuel, and technology launches.
- Nominating specific shipping services to join the Corridor.
Ports Working Group
- Expanding shore power facilities at the Port of Shanghai, allowing ships to turn off engines while at berth.
- Enhancing clean energy refuelling options at Shanghai’s port.
- Engaging fuel providers at LA/LB to support the green corridor.
- Aligning LA/LB incentive programs with the needs of the Corridor.
Challenges and the Road Ahead
As the Partnership moves from planning to full-scale operations, it will face heavy challenges:
- Availability of abundant green fuel at competitive costs.
- Developing competencies and infrastructures that would facilitate the decarbonization of shipping.
- It provides an all-rounded stakeholder engagement strategy that would integrate governments, industries, and the community to embrace sustainable shipping practices.
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Source: Port of Long Beach
