Assessing a Louisiana-Japan Green Shipping Corridor

RMI and partners conducted a feasibility study on establishing a green shipping corridor for dry bulk trade between the US Gulf Coast and Japan. The study focuses on the use of green methanol in dual-fuel bulk carriers by 2030, analyzing cost drivers, infrastructure needs, and the impact of regulatory frameworks to achieve decarbonization goals.

• The feasibility study evaluates the technical, economic, and operational viability of a green shipping corridor for dry bulk trade between the US Gulf Coast and Japan, with a specific focus on the adoption of green methanol in dual-fuel bulk carriers by 2030.
• The initiative seeks to decarbonize shipping through the use of zero or near-zero emission fuels, aligning with the objectives of private stakeholders and the governments of Japan and the US to build low-carbon fuel infrastructure and promote alternative fuel production.
• The analysis identifies primary cost drivers and explores methods to reduce cost premiums, while also assessing how regulatory frameworks and policies might influence the deployment of zero-emission technology.

APA

RMI (2024). Assessing a Louisiana-Japan Green Shipping Corridor. https://rmi.org/resources/assessing-a-louisiana-japan-green-shipping-corridor/

Chicago

RMI. Assessing a Louisiana-Japan Green Shipping Corridor. 2024. https://rmi.org/resources/assessing-a-louisiana-japan-green-shipping-corridor/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2024assessing, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Assessing a Louisiana-Japan Green Shipping Corridor}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2024}, month = oct, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/assessing-a-louisiana-japan-green-shipping-corridor/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }