Trans-Pacific Ports Unveil Ambitious Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

LOS ANGELES— A study commissioned by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach has unveiled a roadmap for transforming the trans-Pacific shipping corridor into a hub of sustainability and digital innovation. One year after the signing of the memorandum of understanding to establish the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), the completion of the comprehensive baselining study marks a significant milestone in the corridor’s development. Conducted by the American Bureau of Shipping and commissioned by C40 Cities and the ports, the study analyzed maritime trade flows between Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach, providing a baseline of activities and energy demand requirements for vessels operating on the corridor through 2050. The findings underscore the potential for significant socioeconomic benefits, including the creation of over 700 new job opportunities in zero and near-zero emission fuel production and improved local air quality. C40 comprises almost 100 mayors from the world’s foremost cities, dedicated to taking immediate actions to address the climate crisis and foster a future where all individuals can flourish. The mayors of C40 cities pledge to employ a science-driven and community-centric strategy to assist in limiting global warming to 1.5...