Green Shipping Corridors: implementation barriers and strategic research directions

Lee, PTW, Shin, SH, Lee, SJ, Chhetri, P, Chen, J and Yang, Z ORCID: 0000-0003-1385-493X (2026) Green Shipping Corridors: implementation barriers and strategic research directions. Maritime Policy and Management, 53 (4). pp. 804-832. ISSN 0308-8839

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Abstract

Since the inception of the Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) concept in 2021, 126 GSCs have been initiated worldwide as of January 2026. However, significant misunderstandings have occurred regarding the naming of GSCs, their governance frameworks, the type of zero-emission vessels (ZEVs) with alternative fuels and ZEV fleet deployment on GSCs, and the greenhouse gas emissions computation from the fleet. To address these, this paper aims to conduct a systematic review of the development of GSCs by incorporating the most recent literature and policy developments. By doing so, it clarifies common misunderstandings of the GSC concept. This paper contributes to further refinement of GSC concept to enhance the implementation of GSCs in advancing the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. The paper also proposes research and policy agendas in implementing GSCs and optimizing ZEV fleet deployment.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Green Shipping Corridor; International Maritime Organization (IMO); maritime decarbonisation; zero-emission vessel; net zero framework; 38 Economics; 35 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services; 44 Human Society; Stem Cell Research; 13 Climate Action; 14 Economics; 15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services; 16 Studies in Human Society; Logistics & Transportation; 35 Commerce, management, tourism and services; 38 Economics; 44 Human society
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Engineering and Built Environment
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Date of acceptance:	21 April 2026
Date of first compliant Open Access:	21 August 2026
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2026 14:05
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2026 14:05
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/03088839.2026.2671534
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/29182

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