Back to portfolio
01

Green Ports &
Shipping

Maritime Decarbonisation
OBF Members
PMAESA KCB MAERSK ABB

The Gap

Maritime shipping generates nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the WIO's major ports currently have no shore power infrastructure. Every vessel berthed in the region runs diesel generators continuously, emitting pollutants precisely at the point where switching to grid power is most feasible.

What We're Building

Working with port authorities, shipping lines, and national energy utilities across four WIO ports to develop the policy frameworks, technical specifications, and partnership structures needed for shore power electrification, cutting emissions and operational costs simultaneously.

No single port authority, shipping line, or energy company will fund the multi-stakeholder alignment and feasibility work that makes electrification viable; foundation investment funds this enabling layer, making the capital case compelling for all parties.

Expected Impact

4
Ports
WIO Port Authorities with Shore Power Frameworks
CO2
40%+
Vessel Emissions Reduced
at Berth Across Target Ports
$
$50M+
Green Infrastructure Capital Unlocked
for Port Electrification
15,000+/yr
Vessel Calls
Benefiting from Clean Shore Power

Project Partners

In Action

Shore power
connection
Energy infrastructure
upgrade
Cleaner ports,
stronger future

Partner with us to build
a sustainable blue future.

Get in touch