Norway and Brazil plan to establish green shipping routes

The Office of the Prime Minister of Norway said in a statement that Norway and Brazil will collaborate to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships using technology and fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

PHOTO: Flags of Brazil and Norway. Getty Images

Norway and Brazil are collaborating to establish a transatlantic corridor as part of their efforts to promote green shipping. The two nations have initiated a pilot project involving key shipping industry partners on both sides of the Atlantic to identify suitable routes and ports and develop alternative fuels.

“Together, our countries have the expertise and technology needed to carry out a cutting-edge project that can showcase the potential of green shipping to the world at large,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.

However, “this cooperation is in process, but we have not yet organized the start-up of our activities,” the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment told ENGINE.

Over the coming year, specific transatlantic routes for climate-friendly shipping will be evaluated. Norway and Brazil aim to present one or more viable options at COP30 in Brazil in 2025.

By Tuhin Roy

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