Almost a year ago, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states gathered in London, UK, to discuss the future of the maritime industry. From these discussions emerged the IMO’s revised strategy on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, which emphasises the critical importance of zero-emission fuels in achieving the ambitious industry targets. The revised strategy aims to completely phase out GHG emissions from shipping “by or around” 2050.
Central to this vision is the adoption of zero- and near-zero emission fuels, such as hydrogen-based e-fuels, which are seen as pivotal to transforming the maritime sector into a sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. These e-fuels offer significant promise in reducing GHG emissions and can lead to the creation of up to four million jobs across the supply chain according to research from the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) and Arup. The IMO’s revised strategy sets an ambition of 5%, striving for 10%, adoption of these fuels by 2030.
Green corridors: hotbeds for clean shipping
The concept of green shipping corridors emerges as a model of sustainable innovation in maritime logistics by generating collaboration where it can have the greatest impact. These corridors can serve as testing grounds for the next generation of maritime technologies, particularly e-fuels, whose adoption requires coordination between shipowners, port operators, and fuel producers.
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