The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Port of Long Beach have renewed their memorandum of understanding to extend the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for an additional three years. This partnership, supported by C40 Cities, focuses on decarbonizing and digitalizing the trans-Pacific route, which remains one of the world’s busiest container trade lanes. The renewal aims to transition the initiative from planning to active implementation while strengthening global supply chain resilience.
The collaboration has already achieved several milestones, including the completion of a baseline study and the establishment of workstreams for alternative fuels and energy efficiency. All three ports have expanded their bunkering capabilities, with Singapore completing methanol trials and the California ports preparing for a 2026 methanol pilot. Additionally, the partners have successfully conducted port-to-port data exchange testing and initiated pilot collaborations with industry leaders like Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
Under the extended agreement, the ports will focus on deploying zero-emission fuels and advanced digital solutions to support the goal of operating zero-lifecycle carbon container ships by 2030. Future efforts will include developing essential infrastructure for green fuel supply, enhancing cybersecurity, and promoting common standards for data connectivity.