The UK is set to establish ‘green shipping corridors’ to European destinations such as Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen, and Dublin.

The so-called green corridors are a technique used by nations to accelerate shipping’s transition to net zero, by encouraging and financially supporting ports in making changes to push ship owners and charters towards lower carbon emission tools and ships.

UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane announced the recipients of funding that will help develop these future routes, including the Port of Tyne to the Port of IJmuiden in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, and the Port of Holyhead in North Wales to the Port of Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.

The Department for Transport will finance the creation of green shipping routes to Norway and Denmark, with the organisations leading the initiative to be disclosed shortly.

Kane said: “Shipping is a big contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, so these new green corridors could be a real game changer for industry.

These advancements aim to position the UK as a global leader in maritime decarbonisation and support economic expansion and coastal communities by creating local jobs and strengthening local businesses.

This latest funding is part of the £206m ($267.7m) UK SHORE programme, which concentrates on reducing carbon emissions in the UK maritime sector through technological innovation.

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Source: GlobalData