| Date | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
| Time | 16:00-18:00 + networking until 19:00 |
| Location | Saalhaus Hamburg, Trostbrücke 4-6, 20457 Hamburg |
Maritime transport is currently responsible for 3% of global emissions. The sector is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, despite forecasts that global freight will double or even triple within the same timeframe.
The transformation of the maritime industry is underway, and countries around the globe are leading the way. National Action Plans are being developed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Germany has already begun work on its National Action Plan on shipping, as have South Africa, Kenya and India, among others. Green Shipping Corridors are being discussed as the key to accelerate the transition. While huge global and national efforts are needed, the transition will also undoubtedly create new value chains and drive economic growth.
To gather more insight on this crucial transition, join us for a dialogue among high-level stakeholders from the maritime industry on October 7 in Hamburg. We will be discussing how to accelerate global efforts for green shipping and achieve more sustainability and ambitious environmental and energy transition goals. The event will take place back-to-back with the Hamburg Sustainability Conference and the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg.
The dialogue will focus on a number of key areas, including:
- The role green hydrogen and Power-to-X play in defossilising shipping
- Policy progress and initiatives like National Action Plans
- The concept and development of Green Shipping Corridors and their significance
- Potential for innovation and economic opportunities for the maritime industry
- Alignment between global efforts on sustainability and climate action
- The exchange of strategies and best practices for sustainable shipping
The panel will feature representatives from the political and private sectors, civil society, and international organisations and institutions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), Germany, India, Kenya, and South Africa will all be represented at a high level.
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Coffee Reception |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Welcome by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Scene Setting by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) |
| 16:50 – 17:10 | Keynote Pitches on Fuels: Sustainable Marine Fuel – defossilising shipping with PtX Ports: Catalysts for sustainable development Cooperation: National Action Plans, Corridors & partners |
| 17:10 – 17:55 | Discussion with International Maritime Organization Germany Kenya India South Africa |
| 17:55 – 18:00 | Closing |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Networking |
At the networking reception, finger food and drinks will be served.
