Pioneering the UK's first long-distance green shipping corridor study

The Maritime Transport Research Group (MTRG) is at the heart of the global effort to decarbonise maritime transport
Container ship at sunset while being loaded and unloaded in a port.
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s Maritime Transport Research Group (MTRG) has taken a significant step towards maritime sustainability by conducting the UK's first long-distance pre-feasibility study on a Green Shipping Corridor between the UK, Singapore, and ASEAN countries through Singapore. The study, sponsored by the British High Commission in Singapore under the SGUK , marks a crucial advancement in the global effort to decarbonise maritime transport.
Green Shipping Corridors (GSCs), introduced in 2021 under the Clydebank Declaration, have quickly become a key strategy for accelerating maritime decarbonisation. The MTRG research team analysed the main container trade lane between Asia and Europe, revealing critical insights for the future of sustainable shipping.
A key finding of the study is the need for significant investment in the UK's alternate-fuel bunkering infrastructure, supported by regulatory changes and government policy shifts to lead GSC development. With over 60% of new container vessels being dual fuelled, this investment is crucial for maintaining the UK's competitive edge in global maritime trade.
The study proposes a Trade and Investment UK-Singapore Green Shipping Corridor (UKSGSC) to bolster the UK's position as a global financial and services hub alongside Singapore. This initiative is expected to enhance the UK's trade and investment prospects in the wider ASEAN markets.