China and the U.S. are two of the largest International Maritime Organization (IMO) nations involved in international shipping, whose bilateral trade contributes to 2.5% of global shipping carbon dioxide emissions. In addition to the greenhouse gas abatement solutions identified by the IMO, such as energy-saving technologies, the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels, and speed reduction, the following actions are recommended under the U.S.-China Green Shipping Corridors: building and deploying zero-emission vessels, implementing zero-life-cycle emission marine fuels, showcasing zero-emission ports, and creating zero-emission ocean shipping corridors.
Authors:
- Xiaoli Mao, International Council on Clean Transportation*
- Dr. Bryan Comer, International Council on Clean Transportation*
- Elise Georgeff, International Council on Clean Transportation*
* Organizations are noted for affiliation purposes only. This paper represents authors’ views, and not necessarily those of their institutions.
