Green Shipping Corridors: Positioning Hong Kong and the GBA as a Regional Net‑Zero Maritime Hub

Since the inception of green shipping corridors (GSC) at COP26 in 2021, there have been over 80 green shipping corridor initiatives generated globally. In the context of Asia, various initiatives can be seen from China, India, and Singapore.

While the adoption of green shipping corridors often appears on headlines as a key vehicle towards maritime decarbonization, it is generally speaking still at an initial stage with no clear structure or characteristics. It is also a very complex transnational public-private project involving policy, financial incentives, infrastructure, technology adoption, commercial readiness and so on. The session aims at addressing the feasibility and challenges for green shipping corridor initiative in HK.

Session Learnings:

• GSC review in 2026 – what are the success stories so far? What can HK learn from these pioneer experiences?
• GSC for HK and the GBA region – how will they elevate the strategic positioning of HK as a key maritime hub in Asia?
• GSC as a public-private partnership project – What has the HKSAR Government been doing, especially in terms of policy, financial incentives, and infrastructure readiness, in materialising GSC?
• What does the maritime industry see as major obstacles in GSC implementation?

Post-Event Actions:

• Progress and success stories of GSCs worldwide and the lessons learnt.
• Hong Kong’s position in developing GSCs for the GBA region and its implications.
• HKSAR Government’s initiatives and policies in the development of GSC.
• Industry’s take on opportunities and challenges in relation to GSC in Hong Kong.