Green Ports Forum

Where cities and ports collaborate to decarbonise shipping

Ports are critical to the global economy, and are major sources of emissions and air pollution in port cities. The Green Ports Forum brings together cities and port authorities to tackle this challenge collectively, accelerating zero-emission shipping solutions while improving air quality and strengthening local economies.

As a member-driven platform within C40’s Ports and Shipping programme, the Forum provides port cities and port authorities with the collaborative tools, technical expertise, and collective power needed to move faster than they could alone.

Why join the Forum?

Forum members gain access to peer learning from leading ports, capacity-building resources, and the collective purchasing power to scale zero-emissions solutions.

Through four thematic working groups, members co-create practical tools, develop green shipping corridors, unlock climate finance, and share strategies for successful port-city collaboration.

Participating cities and ports include: Auckland, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Dar es Salaam, Dubai, Durban, Guangzhou, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Mumbai, New York City, Oslo, Rotterdam, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo, Vancouver, Yokohama.

Working groups

Members can join one or more working groups:

Clean Fuels and Green Shipping Corridors: Accelerating the transition to zero-emission fuels and coordinating green corridor development.

Zero-Emission Port Equipment: Implementing shore power, electrification, and clean technologies at scale.

Finance: Mobilising investment and developing bankable projects for port decarbonisation.

Global South: Addressing unique challenges and opportunities for ports in the Global South.

Contact ports@c40.org to learn how your city or port can join the Forum.

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A picture of a cargo ship on the sea beside the Port of Los Angeles. The cargo ship is loaded with shipping containers and is accompanied by three smaller guiding boats. In the foreground of the picture, a group of seals are swimming besides and resting on top of a green buoy. — © The Port of Los Angeles

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