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Silk Alliance issues open letter on implementation plan for green shipping corridor 

Silk Alliance members, including MPA, published a letter outlining key milestones and actions to achieve before the end of the decade to implement a green shipping corridor across Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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Members of ‘The Silk Alliance’ cross-supply chain industry partnership, initiated by the Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, have issued an open letter to share their collective vision for the implementation of a green shipping corridor cluster, according to classification society LR on Tuesday (31 October). 

The open letter aims to increase transparency and accountability of the green corridor cluster initiative and outlines an implementation plan with key milestones and actions to achieve before the end of the decade, to steer members’ collective efforts towards accelerating zero-emissions shipping across the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

The multi-year implementation plan will focus on practical applications, exploring the deployment of vessels using near-zero-carbon ammonia and methanol bunker fuels, scalable fuel supply infrastructure and avenues for bio and synthetic methane.

Implementation will commence by focussing on three short-term milestones. Initially members will establish the sequence of the green corridor, including where the corridor will start and how it will scale over time. Then, by early 2025, Silk Alliance members will identify which fuel pathways to escalate from initial pilot project stage by determining each fuels’ carbon intensity, and identify those pathways which will support the corridor with near-zero carbon marine fuels.

The third milestone will see a workstream focused on finance to address investment hurdles and identify financing mechanisms to get the initiative under way. The implementation plan outlines the key efforts needed to achieve the deployment of pilot vessels running on near-zero carbon fuels by 2027.

By aggregating demand for alternative fuels through the pilot vessels running on low carbon methanol and ammonia deployed in this initiative, Silk Alliance members will drive investments into scaled alternative fuel supply infrastructure in Singapore and the intra-Asia container trade route from 2028 to 2030. These fuels will have the scalability to further grow the wider regional bunkering market.

The milestones outlined in the open letter will need to be delivered through a combination of actions from Silk Alliance members alongside efforts from the across the maritime value chain to support the ultimate implementation of this green corridor cluster. The implementation plan will be refined and updated by members as the initiative continues to progress.

Charles Haskell, Programme Director, LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, said: “This open letter by members of the Silk Alliance demonstrates our strong commitment to ensure our learnings will be shared effectively as a model for cross-industry collaboration across the maritime supply chain, which is essential to accelerate decarbonisation goals. As we proceed with the implementation plan, we look forward to working closely with the Silk Alliance members in moving the green corridor cluster initiative from conceptual phase to action.”

Established by the LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, a joint initiative between Lloyd’s Register Group and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, members of the Silk Alliance comprise leading cross-supply chain maritime stakeholders. Most recently, the membership expanded to include the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore and fuel producers, with the Alliance looking to continue strengthening its public and private sector engagements further. 

Note: The full open letter from the members of the Silk Alliance can be viewed here.

Related: Singapore: MPA, LR sign ‘Silk Alliance’ MoU to drive zero-emission shipping
Related: Methanol Institute, partners join Silk Alliance Singapore green corridor cluster initiative

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Published: 1 November, 2023

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Halifax Port Authority secures funding for green shipping corridor and infrastructure projects

Initiatives include preparing to host and potentially refuel alternative fuel-powered vessels, establishing a hydrogen production facility and electrifying port equipment to reduce emissions.

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Halifax Port Authority secures funding for green shipping corridor and infrastructure projects

Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Anita Anand on Wednesday (5 February) said an investment of up to CAD 22.5 million (USD 15.7 million) has been granted to Halifax Port Authority from Transport Canada to prepare the port for future bunker fuels and energy sources.

The investment includes CAD 22.5 million to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor. 

Initiatives under this segment include preparing to host and potentially refuel alternative fuel-powered vessels, establishing a hydrogen production facility and electrifying port equipment to reduce emissions. 

The remaining CAD 2.5 million will be used for the Ship to Shore Crane Infrastructure project, under the National Trade Corridors fund, to relieve supply chain congestion, expand terminal capacity, and increase speed and efficiency when servicing larger vessels at the Port of Halifax.

“Our ports are essential to global trade and to Canada’s economy. By investing in green shipping corridors, supply chain infrastructure, and clean technologies, we’re taking decisive action to reduce emissions,” Anita Anand said. 

“Together, we’re building a sustainable future for transportation, while supporting jobs and driving economic growth in Nova Scotia and beyond.”

 

Photo credit: Transport Canada
Published: 10 February, 2025

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Clear plan developed for Stockholm-Turku green shipping corridor

After a year of cooperation, Viking Line, Port of Turku and Ports of Stockholm said they have now laid a solid foundation for the green corridor project and developed a clear plan for a common way forward.

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Clear plan developed for Stockholm-Turku green shipping corridor

Viking Line, Port of Turku and Ports of Stockholm on Thursday (6 February) said they have now laid a solid foundation for a green shipping corridor project and developed a clear plan for a common way forward.

This comes after working together for a year on the project which aims to establish a green, fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku. 

On the anniversary on 6 February, the parties and a large number of invited stakeholders gathered for an open seminar in Turku, Finland. Results, experiences, challenges and opportunities were discussed based on the common goal of establishing a green maritime corridor between Stockholm and Turku by 2035.

Magdalena Bosson, CEO Ports of Stockholm, said: “We are very pleased with the cooperation and the work done during the first year.”

“We have been investing in onshore power supply infrastructure for ships for many years and Viking Line is one of the pioneers. Now we are further sharpening our goals together with the other parties to establish a fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku.”

Jan Hanses, CEO Viking Line, said: “We are proud to be part of this important co-operation project for a cleaner Baltic Sea. Our most significant investment so far is to offer all our passengers and freight customers biofuel for transport between Stockholm and Turku, reducing emissions for their journeys by 90%.”

“In addition, a possible battery installation and Elogrids, which reduces energy consumption, are important elements of our work in the coming years.”

Elogrids is a grid system installed on the ship's hull to reduce resistance and improve fuel efficiency. It optimises water flow and reduces turbulence, resulting in lower energy consumption.

Erik Söderholm, CEO Port of Turku, said: “A green shipping corridor gives us the opportunity to promote sustainable development and reduce the environmental impact of shipping.”

“During the past year, we have started more detailed planning of measures related to the green shipping corridor, such as updating our carbon footprint calculation and preparing for the development of charging stations for heavy traffic.”

During the first year, the parties have identified and prioritised the most important goals and measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in shipping. 

A clear project plan with activities has been developed, including:

Viking Line

  • Pre-study of battery installation on Viking Grace and Viking Glory
  • Installing Elogrids on the vessels
  • Increase sales of biogas supplements for transport between Stockholm and Turku

Port of Turku

  • Study and pilot project for onshore power supply at the quay
  • Zero emissions from Viking Line vessels at berth
  • Guidelines and incentives for port operators for zero emissions
  • In collaboration with external actors, develop concepts that link the green shipping corridor with sustainable transport from and to the port on land
  • Opportunity for shipping companies to bunker sustainable fuels

Ports of Stockholm

  • Zero emissions from Viking Line vessels at the quayside
  • In collaboration with external actors, develop concepts that link the green shipping corridor with sustainable transport from and to the port on land
  • Opportunity for shipping companies to bunker fossil-free fuels

 

Photo credit: Ports of Stockholm
Published: 7 February, 2025

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MMMCZC partners with Philippines to develop green shipping corridors

Both signed a Letter of Intent for a pre-feasibility project to establish a green corridor in Philippines which aims to promote low- and zero-emission bunker fuels and technologies, among others.

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MMMCZC partners with Philippines to develop green shipping corridors

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZC) on Friday (13 December) announced its partnership with the Government of Republic of the Philippines to develop green shipping corridors in the country. 

The collaboration was formalised during a signing ceremony attended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, and Department of Transportation - Philippines Deputy Minister Elmer Francisco Sarmiento. 

A Letter of Intent was signed for a pre-feasibility project to establish a green corridor in the Philippines.

This milestone underscores a shared commitment to decarbonizing maritime transport and fostering sustainable growth in the Philippines. 

The initiative aims to promote low- and zero-emission fuels and technologies, support key industries such as inter-island passenger transport, tourism, fishing, mining, agriculture, and export-driven sectors, and strengthen the local workforce and economy while aligning with global climate goals. 

Photo credit: Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Published: 16 December, 2024

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