Clean Shipping Index

An independent labelling system of vessels' environmental performance, providing a practical tool for differentiating port- and fairway fees or choosing more sustainable shipping alternatives.

Clean Cargo Working Group

A voluntary initiative of major brands, cargo carriers, and freight forwarders dedicated to reducing the environmental impacts of global goods transportation.

Maersk’s Zero Carbon Efforts

Maersk, which operates the world’s largest fleet of container ships, set a goal of zero net operational emissions by 2050, as well as the use of commercially viable carbon neutral vessels by 2030.

Port of San Diego Vessel Speed Reduction Program

The Vessel Speed Reduction Program is a voluntary program asking cargo vessel operators entering or leaving San Diego Bay to observe a 12-knot speed limit. For cruise ships, a 15-knot limit is requested.

Port of Vancouver EcoAction Program

Under the Port of Vancouver EcoAction Program, vessels that have a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rating of A, B or C are given harbour due rate discounts of up to 47%.

Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program

The Port of Los Angeles banned pre-1989 trucks followed by a progressive ban on all trucks that did not meet 2007 emission standards by 2012. In 2018, only model year 2014 or newer were allowed to sign up in the Port Drayage Truck Registry.

Green Marine

North America’s largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry.