21 Oct
The United Kingdom is taking bold steps toward reducing emissions in the maritime sector by launching green shipping corridors for zero-emission vessels. This initiative follows the country’s commitment at COP26, where it pledged to establish six green corridors by the middle of this decade. The first routes will connect the UK with Europe, and the Port of Tyne is one of the main beneficiaries of the $11.7 million UK International Green Corridor Fund. This funding will support the decarbonization of the route between Tyne and the Port of Ijmuiden in the Netherlands. The Port of Holyhead will also benefit by creating a green corridor with Dublin.
The establishment of these green corridors is expected to significantly cut emissions, with the Tyne-Ijmuiden route projected to reduce up to 850,000 tons of CO2 annually. The funding will help build the necessary port infrastructure to support electrification and refueling for clean-powered ships. The Holyhead-Dublin route, one of the busiest between the UK and Ireland, has also received funding to aid its transition to greener operations, enhancing both environmental sustainability and economic activity.
In addition, the UK government is investing in innovative maritime technologies, such as autonomous systems and AI, with $10.4 million allocated to about 30 projects. These efforts are part of the broader $268.4 million UK SHORE program, aimed at positioning the UK as a leader in maritime decarbonization.
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source: maritime-executive.com
