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13 October 2025

Towards zero: Pathways to decarbonise global shipping

With over 50 years of experience in green energy and a proud maritime legacy, Denmark is accelerating the global transition towards climate-neutral shipping. In the face of tightening regulation, shifting markets and a rising demand for green fuels and technologies, this new publication highlights how Denmark is helping steer international shipping onto a sustainable course.
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Green shipping: From ambition to action

Denmark is committed to achieving climate-neutral shipping by 2050. As one of the world’s largest shipping nations, Denmark combines global reach with cutting-edge green solutions – from large-scale offshore wind and energy efficiency to carbon capture and next-generation fuels.

With every fifth minute marking the arrival of a Danish-operated vessel at a port somewhere in the world, the sector is already shaping the future of zero-emission shipping. In collaboration with partners around the globe, Denmark is supporting the development of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and scaling the infrastructure, skills and investments needed for a just and inclusive transition.

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Towards zero: Pathways for decarbonising global shipping presents how Denmark is pushing towards a green maritime transition. Explore the publication and find out:

  • How offshore wind and shipping go hand-in-hand: ​Explore how the maritime sector enables offshore wind—and depends on it—to fuel the future of zero-emission vessels
  • How to scale the green fuel market: Discover why urgent action on e-fuels, methanol and ammonia is needed—and how Danish actors are driving the transition from pilots to production.
  • How energy efficiency accelerates change: ​See how smarter operations and digital tools are cutting emissions today and easing the shift to new fuels tomorrow.
  • How CCUS supports green shipping: Understand the dual role of CO₂: as a captured emission – and a feedstock for green fuels like e-methanol.
  • How to create green jobs and skills – Learn how ports, training providers and shipping companies are preparing the maritime workforce for the future.
  • Why a just and inclusive transition matters – Explore Denmark’s efforts to support developing countries with capacity-building and climate-aligned investment.
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Mentioned in this article: Danish Shipping , Cadeler , DHI A/S , Hempel , A.P. Moller - Maersk , Stillstrom by Maersk , RelyOn , Port Esbjerg
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Ensuring a just, equitable and green transition

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Hybrid power cuts emissions on wind farm installation vessels

Cadeler

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Wind turbine installation

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Hybrid power cuts emissions on wind farm installation vessels

CADELER are working with the installation and service of offshore wind farms and have set a strong commitment to drive decarbonisation of the offshore wind value chain. Given the rise in regulatory pressures, measures that reduce onboard emissions are not just beneficial for the planet but can be se
Powering vessels at sea in offshore wind farms

Stillstrom by Maersk

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Green Shipping

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Powering vessels at sea in offshore wind farms

Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) are essential in offshore wind farms, but they traditionally rely on marine gas oil. In addition to greenhouse gases (GHGs), these vessels emit sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, affecting sea life and coastal communities.
Securing a large-scale production of green methanol

Danish Shipping

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Green Shipping

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Securing a large-scale production of green methanol

The main challenge for decarbonising global shipping is closing the price gap between fossil fuels and the green alternatives with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. Green methanol is currently not available in large enough volumes and costs two to three times more than conventional bunke
Advanced coating technology provides immediate fuel efficiency and fouling protection for newbuild vessels

Hempel

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Green Shipping

Advanced coating technology provides immediate fuel efficiency and fouling protection for newbuild vessels

Applying high-performance silicone hull coatings during the newbuild phase has historically been challenging, due to the atmospheric conditions the hull is exposed to during construction. Therefore, the industry lacked a silicone solution tailored for application during shipbuilding, allowing shipow
How to reduce carbon footprint of vessel traffic

DHI A/S

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Green Shipping

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How to reduce carbon footprint of vessel traffic

The global shipping industry is under increasing pressure to decarbonise and reduce its environmental impact. While much work has already been done to optimise blue ocean voyages, the potential in optimising the final transit through the shipping channel has often been overlooked, resulting in unnec
The reskilling required to go from a fishing port to the world’s largest offshore hub

Port Esbjerg

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Job creation and just transition

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The reskilling required to go from a fishing port to the world’s largest offshore hub

It created uncertainty for the local workforce when Port of Esbjerg faced economic decline as fish stocks fell and fish quotas tightened. At the same time, Denmark’s offshore wind sector grew rapidly, requiring ports equipped to manage complex logistics for turbine assembly and shipping. Port of Esb
Empowering the green maritime workforce through simulation

RelyOn

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Green Shipping

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Empowering the green maritime workforce through simulation

The green transition at sea brings not only new technologies and sustainability goals, but also an urgent need for a maritime workforce that can operate safely and efficiently in these changing environments. The global industry faces a skills gap, particularly when it comes to handling alternative f