Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels in shipping Phase 2: Implementation and realization 2025-2027

Description

Through the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Nordic countries are working together to establish green corridors for emission-free shipping between ports in the Nordic Region. On the basis of the work undertaken in the «Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels in shipping» and the «Pilot project on green shipping corridors in the Nordics», this procurement aims to further develop green shipping corridors, supporting the transition to sustainable and emission-free maritime routes. The focus area for the programme is to stimulate decarbonization of shipping in the Nordic region, and to ensure that the green maritime industry in the Nordic countries will increase their competitiveness in this transition. The scope of this procurement, referred to as Phase II, centers on implementation and realization efforts. The two year programme (2025-2027) contains the following four project building blocks: 1. Moving Green Shipping Corridors into realization 2. Ensure safe port- and bunkering operations for sustainable zero carbon fuels 3. Continue and Strengthen the Nordic Collaboration Platform 4. Develop a Nordic green transition barometer for shipping The programme aims at involving stakeholders from the full Nordic region, maritime connectivity with neighbouring regions, and will take into account the special Nordic circumstances such as areas with ice-covered waters during winter. The value of the procurement is estimated to DKK 17 500 000 excl. VAT for the full programme period. For further information on the scope and content of the procurement, we refer to appendix 1.