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SMW 2024: MPA and Australian national science agency partner to support green shipping corridor

CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Doug Hilton said the collaboration addresses the key industry challenges faced when adopting low emission bunker fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen.

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8 months ago

April 18, 2024

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SMW 2024: MPA and Australian national science agency partner to support green shipping corridor

Australia and Singapore, which is home to the world’s busiest transshipment hub, have partnered in about $20 million initiative, comprising of SGD 10 million and AUD 10 million, to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday (17 April).

The Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) for maritime and port operations will be jointly delivered by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and MPA.

ASLET intends to support the outcomes of the Singapore and Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), which will help decarbonise and digitise shipping routes between Singapore and Australia.

The Governments of Australia and Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding to formally collaborate on establishing the GDSC, which was welcomed at the 9th Annual Leaders’ Meeting in March 2024.

ASLET is expected to unlock new fuel solutions and accelerate the deployment and uptake of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission technologies at scale, and will explore cooperation opportunities between Australia and Singapore in green shipping and port infrastructure initiatives.

The initiative presents a significant opportunity for both countries, given Singapore’s position as the world’s largest bunkering and busiest transshipment hub port and Australia’s potential to be a leading producer and exporter of low-emissions fuels.

MPA Chief Executive, Mr Teo Eng Dih, said: “ASLET has the potential to translate research outcomes from the scientific community from both countries, and to use these technologies to help scale up the production and deployment of low-emissions fuels and technologies at scale.”

“Given Australia’s natural advantage for renewable energy production and Singapore’s hub status, MPA looks forward to making this partnership deliver value to the Singapore-Australia GDSC and to the wider international shipping and port communities.”

CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Doug Hilton said the collaboration addresses the key industry challenges faced when adopting low emission fuels.

Dr Hilton said: “In order to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping close to 2050, we need to find reliable, trusted scientific solutions for the industry.”

“We need to focus on transitioning to low-emissions fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen by developing accessible technology and infrastructure at ports that supports a range of vessels.”

“ Collaborating with MPA and also industry partners from both countries, we aim to accelerate the decarbonisation of the supply chain and help revolutionise the industry.”

The first ASLET Steering Committee meeting, led by representatives from MPA, CSIRO and Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), will be convened on 19 April at the Singapore Maritime Week 2024. The Steering Committee, established as part of a joint Collaboration Agreement, aims to provide strategic direction and evaluate and approve projects on low emission technology projects for maritime and port operations.

The Steering Committee intends to issue a grant call to develop a pipeline of projects consistent with its focus areas and accelerate joint efforts between both countries in maritime decarbonisation. As part of ASLET, both Singapore and Australia will commit up to $10 million each in their respective currencies to deliver projects under the initiative. It is expected that the program will also attract industry co-funding.

The initiative will facilitate the research, demonstration, and commercialisation of zero and near-zero greenhouse gas emission technologies, fuels and energy sources for use in maritime shipping and port operations.

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Ports of Tyne and IJmuiden launch Green North Sea Shipping Corridor project

Success of the project will drive the development of port infrastructure for electrification and the bunkering of clean powered vessels, says Matt Beeton, CEO at Port of Tyne.

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December 4, 2024

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Ports of Tyne and IJmuiden launch Green North Sea Shipping Corridor

Port of Tyne on Tuesday (3 December) said it launched a new project to create the Green North Sea Shipping Corridor, between the Port of Tyne in North East England and the Port of IJmuiden, situated directly by the sea at the entrance to the North Sea Canal Area and close to Amsterdam.

The port said the project is part of a GBP 9million (USD 11.4 million) investment announced by Maritime Minister Mike Kane in October, to decarbonise shipping and turbocharge green jobs, from which the port was successful in winning the International Green Corridors Fund.

During a visit, representatives from each organisation which includes the two ports as well as Copenhagen-listed transport and logistics company DFDS, London-listed environmental, engineering and strategic consulting company Ricardo plc and maritime data and communication provider KSVA, set in motion the scheme.

“This initiative aligns with the partners’ commitment to sustainability and plans for DFDS to target a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, by transitioning to methanol-fuelled RoRo/RoPax vessels, driving the shift towards a greener future for global trade,” Port of Tyne said in a social media post.

Separately, Ricardo said it will be the lead environmental consultancy in the next phase of the development of the green corridor project.

“Ricardo will provide its expertise and insight in sustainable shipping and low-carbon fuels choice to help determine a viable path for decarbonisation between the two ports,” the firm said.

Matt Beeton, CEO at the Port of Tyne, said: “This initiative represents another step forward for the port in our sustainability journey. By establishing this green corridor between the Port of Tyne and the Port of IJmuiden, we aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions between the Northeast of England and northern Europe, with the aim of saving up to 850,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.”

“The success of this project will bring more green jobs to the region and drive the development of port infrastructure for electrification and the refuelling of state-of-the-art clean powered vessels.”

Peter van de Meerakker, Managing Director of Zeehaven IJmuiden N.V. - Port of IJmuiden, said: “With the ‘zero emission’ new tonnage of DFDS, we are taking an important step forward, since a lot still needs to be done on both sides of the North Sea and this project helps enormously speed up and achieve our goals.”

Photo credit: Ricardo
Published: 4 December, 2024

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Norway and Brazil collaborate to establish green shipping routes

Both aim to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and bunker fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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November 25, 2024

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Norway and Brazil collaborate to establish green shipping routes

The Office of the Prime Minister of Norway on Tuesday (19 November) said Norway and Brazil will work together to promote climate-friendly shipping, with the aim to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Brazil and Norway are working to establish a transatlantic corridor as one of these routes. The two countries have launched a pilot project with key partners in the shipping industry on both sides of the Atlantic in order to identify suitable routes and ports and develop zero-emissions fuels.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, said: “Norway has a proud history as a shipping nation, and we aim to be a leader in green shipping. The ocean is what binds together trade between Brazil and Norway.”

“Together, our countries have the expertise and technology needed to carry out a cutting-edge project that can showcase the potential of green shipping to the world at large. This will also open up opportunities for Norwegian shipyards and create jobs along our entire coast.”

During the next year, specific transatlantic shipping routes for climate-friendly shipping will be reviewed. Norway and Brazil intend to present one or more options at the climate summit (COP30) in Brazil in 2025.

At the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in 2021, Norway and a number of other countries agreed to establish corridors for climate-friendly shipping. The corridors are routes between two or more ports where ships can operate with zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Photo credit: Office of the Prime Minister of Norway
Published: 25 November, 2024

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Canada invests up to $30 million to support Green Shipping Corridor Program

Invests in three maritime projects based in Quebec, prioritising shore power technology to reduce emissions.

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3 weeks ago

November 12, 2024

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The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, on Friday (8 November) announced up to $30 million for three projects based in Quebec, according to Transport Canada.

This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will help reduce the environmental impacts of the marine sector. This funding will:

invest in the electrification of cargo ships;
prioritise shore power technology to reduce emissions; and
help accelerate the launch of the next generation of clean ships.

The Green Shipping Corridor Program is part of Canada’s strategy to decarbonise the marine sector.

“The Port of Quebec plays a vital role in our economy, creating good, well-paying jobs in the Quebec region, and opening us up to the international markets of our American allies and the world. Today’s announcement will help strengthen the maritime sector and reduce its impact on the environment,” said the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant.

“It’s now more important than ever to protect our planet and build a greener economy for Quebecers and Canadians. By investing in green technologies at our ports, we’re reducing emissions, supporting sustainable jobs, promoting economic growth, and setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in Quebec's maritime sector,” noted the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport.

Photo credit: CHUTTERSNAP from Unsplash
Published: 12 November 2024