Mexico setting the course for green shipping

The development of the National Action Plan (NAP) for maritime decarbonization in Mexico is officially underway, setting the course for a greener and more resilient shipping future, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.

The process was formally kicked off at a national stakeholder workshop held in Mexico City on May 21, 2025. It is spearheaded by the Mexican Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR), with technical support from the IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Program.

The event brought together key institutions including SEMAR, the Ministry of Environment (SEMARNAT), Ministry of Energy (SENER), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), and representatives from national ports (ASIPONAs), academia, industry, and civil society. Participants engaged in breakout discussions to identify national priorities and opportunities for reducing GHG emissions across the shipping and port sectors.

These included adopting cleaner fuels, upgrading port infrastructure, enhancing regulatory coordination, and investing in innovation and workforce development.

Discussions also focused on the integration of port decarbonization with national climate goals and international cooperation on green shipping corridors.

“Mexico has a real opportunity to take advantage of global momentum on maritime decarbonization. Through this collaboration with the IMO,