On screen: Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. From left: Chin Yi Zhuan, Deputy Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Long Beach; and Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of POLA.
Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Renew Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Agreement
SINGAPORE — The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, with the support of C40 Cities, April 20 renewed their memorandum of understanding on the green and digital shipping corridor for another three years. First signed in 2023, the renewal reinforces the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitalization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container trade lanes. It also supports efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and energy security.
Since the corridor’s launch, several milestones have been achieved. These include the completion of a baseline study in 2024, onboarding of industry partners to explore potential pilot trials, and establishment of workstreams to advance pilot initiatives in alternative fuels, digitalization and energy efficiency. These initiatives support the development of more diversified and resilient energy pathways for international shipping.
All three ports have also advanced their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities. MPA completed methanol bunkering trials in 2023 and subsequently awarded three methanol bunkering supply licenses. The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have commissioned a Clean Fuels Study and are preparing for a methanol pilot in 2026. These developments prepare the three ports for green fuel trials in the next phase of their partnership. The partners have also conducted port-to-port data exchange testing and started pilot collaborations with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
Under the renewed memorandum, 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.
The memorandum was signed ahead of the Singapore Maritime Week 2026. C40 Cities will continue to serve as a facilitator to convene partners, coordinate collaboration and provide communications support.
Details: www.mpa.gov.sg.
Stop the Deadly Merger Like many Americans, I am opposed to my tax dollars continuing…
Voter fraud is as rare as hen’s teeth. A Brookings Institute study of vote-by-mail ballot…
The scariest part of this post-Halloween election will come after the votes are cast…
By Lynn NIshimura, Columnist Champagne has a fascinating relationship with popular culture. One of…
But The Story Is Far From Over Pacific Harbor Line has provided short line rail…
San Pedro is an established destination for art, and starting on November’s First Thursday…