One-Fifth of Green Shipping Corridor Initiatives Involve China: Global Maritime Forum

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Thursday October 22, 2026

Nearly one-fifth of global green shipping corridor initiatives connect to a Chinese port, according to a new report by the Global Maritime Forum.

Released at the forum's Annual Summit 2026 in Shanghai yesterday, the report finds that China has advantages in three of the four key areas needed to establish green shipping corridors.

The report said that China is a competitive producer of green methanol and ammonia, while its marine battery industry and international partnerships are helping advance the sector.

It is also strengthening policies supporting green hydrogen.

However, demand for zero-emission fuels remains behind potential supply.

The report says China could help close this gap through policies to reduce the cost difference between conventional and zero-emission fuels, alongside investment in infrastructure for methanol, ammonia and battery-electric vessels.

“The Global Maritime Forum has been measuring global progress on green corridors since 2022, when China was involved in three announced initiatives—now, that number has risen to more than 20,” Jesse Fahnestock, director of decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum, said.

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