Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and the Government of Republic of the Philippines announced their partnership regarding the development of green shipping corridors in the country.
The collaboration was formalized 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 partnership 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.
- Strengthen the local workforce and economy while aligning with global climate goals.
The Clydebank Declaration was launched at COP26 to facilitate rapid decarbonization of the shipping industry. Its signatories support establishing “green shipping corridors – zero-emission maritime routes between two (or more) ports” with an intent to establish at least six corridors by 2025 and “many more” by 2030.
Once operational, green corridors will:
- Contribute to the development of alternative fuel supply chains, offtake, and lead to reduced cost.
- Address current cost-gaps and propose / develop measures to overcome these gaps.
- Unite individual first mover actions across the value chain and accelerate decarbonization processes in a specific geographical area.
