The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles (POLA), and Port of Long Beach (POLB), with the support of C40 Cities, have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for another three years.<\/p>\n
First signed in December 2023 at COP28<\/a>, the renewal reinforces the ports\u2019 commitment to decarbonization and digitalization along the Trans-Pacific route, one of the world\u2019s busiest container trade lanes. It also supports efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and energy security.<\/p>\n Since the corridor\u2019s launch, several milestones have been achieved. These include<\/p>\n the completion of a baseline study in 2024, All three ports have also advanced their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities. MPA completed methanol bunkering trials in 2023<\/a> and subsequently awarded three methanol bunkering supply licences. POLA and POLB have commissioned a Clean Fuels Study and are preparing for a methanol pilot in 2026<\/a>. The partners have also conducted port-to-port data exchange testing<\/a> and started pilot collaborations with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.<\/p>\n The renewal of our partnership paves the way towards more sustainable shipping along the Trans-Pacific route. This gives industry greater confidence to plan investments and diversify energy options for greener shipping<\/p>\n \u2026 said Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive, MPA.<\/p>\n Under the renewed MOU, the partners will continue working with industry to deploy low- and zero-emission fuels and digital solutions. This includes supporting fuel supply and infrastructure, developing pilot and demonstration projects, strengthening port-to-port data connectivity, and promoting interoperability, cybersecurity, and common standards.<\/p>\n We are committed to working toward the deployment of zero lifecycle carbon container ships on the corridor by 2030. This important corridor is the foundation upon which we\u2019ll build the future of maritime shipping<\/p>\n \u2026 commented Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Gene Seroka.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nonboarding of industry partners to explore potential pilot trials,
\nand establishment of workstreams to advance pilot initiatives in alternative fuels, digitalization, and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n