Copenhagen-based maritime group highlights China's role in green shipping

China now links to nearly one-fifth of global zero-emission shipping initiatives.

The Copenhagen-based Global Maritime Forum released a report on this topic in Shanghai.

The report shows strong growth in green shipping corridors between China and Europe.

This progress brings new opportunities for maritime and green tech professionals in Denmark.

The forum launched the report on October 21, 2026.

It measured progress across four key building blocks for green corridors.

These include green fuel supply, value chain collaboration, policy, and customer demand.

China holds strong strategic advantages in three of these four areas.

China produces green methanol and ammonia at competitive costs.

It also leads in marine battery development and green hydrogen policy.

Jesse Fahnestock is the director of decarbonisation at the forum.

He noted that China's initiatives grew from three in 2022 to over twenty today.

Customer demand for zero-emission fuels still lags behind potential supply.

However, China can use policies to close cost gaps and build infrastructure.

The Global Maritime Forum operates independently from its headquarters in Copenhagen.

It employs about 45 staff members who guide sustainable seaborne trade.