These emerging economies are poised to lead shipping's net-zero transition

Aug 18, 2022

The shipping industry contributes close to 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions and cleaning it up represents a major opportunity, especially for developing countries. Image: REUTERS/Tatiana Meel

Margi Van Gogh

Head, Transportation and Logistics Industries, World Economic Forum

Ingrid Sidenvall Jegou

Project Director, Global Maritime Forum

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South Africa can be a key beneficiary of the decarbonization of shipping. Image: Global Maritime Forum

Boegoebaai shipping port is poised to become an export hub for green hydrogen and sustainable goods and services for South Africa's Northern Cape province Image: Global Maritime Forum

With over 100 shipping ports spread across its Atlantic and Pacific coastlines, Mexico connects to Asia, Africa and Europe. Image: Global Maritime Forum

Manzanillo is one of the busiest shipping ports in Mexico and the third largest port in Latin America. Image: Global Maritime Forum

Indonesia is close to key shipping routes — the Strait of Malacca and the Sunda Strait. Image: Global Maritime Forum

Balikpapan shipping port could be developed into a green bunkering hub for domestic shipping, sourcing green fuels from an industrial park planned in the northern part of the island. Image: Global Maritime Forum

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