Report 2nd Binational Shipping Forum 2025
This report summarizes the Second Binational Forum on Sustainable Maritime Transport and Ports in the Three Californias. The event gathered key stakeholders to promote concrete actions toward creating a green shipping corridor with net-zero emissions in the region. Discussions highlighted that transitioning to a low-carbon economy is a strategic imperative for global competitiveness. The forum explored regulatory advancements, technological innovations, and private sector commitments to strengthen regional leadership and contribute to global climate action.
What you will find in the report
- An overview of Mexico’s Port System Decarbonization Strategy and California’s progress on zero-emission ports and transport electrification.
- Case studies on emission reduction from the ports of Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, and Long Beach, focusing on digitalization, electrification, and green infrastructure.
- An analysis of fleet decarbonization strategies for shipping companies, including route optimization, predictive maintenance, and circular economy practices.
- Insights into financing the energy transition, including the role of development banks and the creation of the international Net Zero Fund.
- A review of voluntary initiatives like vessel speed reduction to protect marine biodiversity and lower emissions.
- Feasibility studies on establishing green shipping corridors in Mexico and the viability of alternative fuels like green hydrogen and methanol.
- Technical discussions on implementing shore power, including the financial and infrastructural challenges faced by ports like San Diego and Seattle.
Key questions
- What collaborative actions are needed to create a green shipping corridor with net-zero emissions in the Californias region?
- How can ports reduce emissions through operational efficiencies, digitalization, and the adoption of renewable energy?
- What are the most viable alternative fuels and technologies to decarbonize the maritime transport sector?
- What financial instruments and regulatory incentives are required to scale up investment in sustainable port infrastructure like shore power?
- How can voluntary measures, such as vessel speed reduction, contribute to both environmental protection and emission reduction goals?