Today, at the 28th United Nations
Climate Change Conference (COP28/CMP18/CMA51 ), the Maritime and Port
Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Port of
Long Beach (POLB) unveiled a Partnership Strategy for a green and
digital shipping corridor (GDSC) across the Pacific Ocean, according to
MPA's release.
The release of the Partnership Strategy
follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by MPA, POLA
and POLB during Singapore Maritime Week in April 2023. The MoU
formalised the partnership, which is supported by C40 Cities, with the
aim of establishing a GDSC connecting the three global hub ports. The
scope of cooperation through the Partnership Strategy and success
indicators specified within build upon the MoU signed in April 2023 and
reaffirm the corridor partners’ commitment to drive global action to
digitalise and decarbonise the shipping industry and improve
efficiencies.
The GDSC Strategy outlines steps to
accelerate decarbonisation of the maritime shipping industry by enabling
first mover organisations to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
by the earliest feasible date, in support of the goals defined by the
2023 International Maritime Organization’s Strategy on Reduction of GHG
Emissions from Ships.
A partnership structure and governance
mechanism have been developed to provide clarity on the roles and
responsibilities of GDSC partners. The strategy also outlines processes
for onboarding new participants, financial management, confidentiality
and decision-making.
As next steps, the ports and C40 have
commissioned a study to analyse trade flows and vessel traffic between
Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach. The study will estimate the
quantity of near-zero and zero-emission fuels required for this traffic,
and guide implementation by identifying opportunities for collaboration
to advance the development of the GDSC. The founding partners will now
engage stakeholders from across the shipping and fuel supply value
chains that share the GDSC's vision and aims, with the intention of
onboarding new corridor participants in 2024.
MPA was established on 2 February 1996
with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and
international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s
strategic maritime interests.
The busiest seaport in the Western
Hemisphere, the Port of Los Angeles is North America's leading trade
gateway and has ranked as the number one container port in the United
States for 22 consecutive years.
The Port of Long Beach is a global
leader in operational excellence and top-notch customer service, moving
cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S.
gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $200
billion annually and supports 2.6 million trade-related jobs across the
United States.
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of
the world's leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed
right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where
everyone, everywhere can thrive.
Source: PortNews
https://en.portnews.ru/news/357162/