The maritime transport sector, vital to global trade and economic development, must urgently address its growing emissions while preserving competitiveness and operational efficiency. As international trade volumes continue to expand, transformative action on emissions reduction has become imperative across the shipping value chain. To advance this agenda in Southeast Asia, the Australian Government, through Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I), has established strategic collaborations with key government authorities and operators responsible for maritime policy and infrastructure operations in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
These collaborations align with Australia’s efforts to develop its first Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP). Specifically, one of the MERNAP Issues Papers highlights the importance of developing ‘green shipping corridors’ to create environmental and economic win-wins throughout the region. The collaborations also support Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy, which highlights the importance of strengthening regional partnerships, transferring clean technology expertise, investing in renewable energy, and building resilient, sustainable and inclusive supply chains.
