In Denmark, the Global Maritime Forum reports that 25 new green shipping corridors were launched in 2025, bringing the total to 84 worldwide. The latest initiatives include new efforts in China, India, and Brazil, where governments and industries are positioning to build zero-emission trade routes despite uncertainty around global climate rules.
The findings come from this year’s Green Shipping Corridors Annual Progress Report, published by the Getting to Zero Coalition. The report highlights growing momentum among developing economies to invest in clean marine fuels, infrastructure, and vessel deployment. Four corridors have now reached the realisation stage, with ships, bunkering terminals, or fuel plants under construction or in operation.
The update follows the postponement of the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework, originally expected this year. The delay has raised concerns that some projects may stall without global direction. The report warns against waiting and urges national governments to use existing tools like the EU Global Gateway, H2Global, and Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart to advance work before the IMO agreement is finalized.
“Countries that move early stand to gain,” said Jesse Fahnestock of the Global Maritime Forum, who called green corridors both climate tools and strategic infrastructure for trade, energy, and technology.
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