Maritime & Ports
Source Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| source | cpi |
| source_version | GLCF 2025 |
| source_id | CPI-TR-003 |
| sector | Transport |
| subsector | Maritime & Ports |
| mitigation | Y |
| adaptation | Y |
| last_checked | 2026-05-26 |
CPI Definition & Scope
Maritime and Ports in CPI's GLCF framework tracks climate finance directed at decarbonizing shipping and port operations. CPI captures investment in alternative marine fuels (green ammonia, methanol, hydrogen), vessel efficiency improvements, shore power (cold ironing) infrastructure, electrification of port equipment, and port climate resilience infrastructure. International shipping accounts for approximately 3% of global GHG emissions and is considered a hard-to-abate sector.
Subsectors & Examples
- Green Shipping Fuels — ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and LNG bunkering
- Vessel Efficiency — wind-assisted propulsion, hull optimization, slow steaming technologies
- Shore Power — cold ironing infrastructure at ports
- Port Electrification — electric cranes, yard tractors, automated guided vehicles
- Port Climate Resilience — sea wall reinforcement, elevated infrastructure, drainage systems
Mitigation & Adaptation Classification
Maritime and ports is classified as dual-benefit in CPI's framework. Mitigation comes from fuel switching, efficiency improvements, and electrification of port operations. Adaptation benefits arise from port resilience investments against sea-level rise, storm surge, and extreme weather events that threaten coastal maritime infrastructure.
LATAM Relevance
Maritime transport is vital for Latin American trade. Colombia's Caribbean ports (Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta) are major trade gateways requiring both decarbonization and climate resilience investment. Peru's Port of Callao is South America's second-largest container port and faces both emissions and sea-level rise challenges. Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean ports serve Central American trade routes. The region's dependence on maritime commodity exports makes shipping decarbonization strategically important.
Cleantech Taxonomy Crosswalk
Maps to Cleantech Taxonomy sector TR (Transport) for maritime systems. Cross-references with ES (Energy Systems) for alternative fuels and shore power, and BU (Buildings) for port infrastructure resilience.