RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Estonia is positioning itself as a partner for Indonesia’s green transition, offering collaboration in maritime decarbonization as global pressure mounts to cut emissions and stay competitive in international shipping.

Speaking in Tallinn on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Estonia’s Deputy Minister for Maritime and Water Resources, Kristjan Truu, said the global shift toward greener practices is unavoidable and driven by the need to reduce emissions while maintaining competitiveness, particularly in the international maritime sector.

“We can see that all parties are currently moving toward a green transition to reduce emissions. So, this is the main goal,” he told Indonesian journalists, as quoted by Antara.

He noted that the momentum for green transition will continue, citing frameworks such as the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to strengthen industrial competitiveness while accelerating the move toward climate-neutral technologies.

Estonia has also implemented its own initiatives, including the Estonia-Finland green shipping corridor, designed to create a fully green transport chain. This includes ports powered by renewable energy such as solar and electricity, with energy supplied directly to ships using green fuels.

“From the port, the energy is supplied to ships, and the vessels sail using green fuels,” he added, adding that Estonia is also working with European partners such as Sweden.

Truu highlighted the urgency for Indonesia to adopt similar measures, pointing to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net-zero framework introduced in 2025 as a key driver.

He added that Estonia plans to visit Indonesia to explore cooperation opportunities, exchange experiences, and strengthen maritime ties.

Meanwhile, ShoreLink Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer Kaupo Laanerand emphasized that European policies are already pushing shipowners toward greener operations, including the use of shore power.

“The European Union requires electricity to come from shore power, meaning that all ports within its core network must use shore-based electricity,” he said.

He also noted that rising global oil and fuel prices are accelerating a shift in mindset among stakeholders, encouraging ships to rely on electricity supplied from ports during docking.

“It can be said that a major shift in mindset is taking place. As you can see, electrification is part of the net-zero framework for the future, and this is the technology that can truly reduce emissions to near zero,” he concluded. ***