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26 October 2026

New portal makes it easier to choose shipping

How do you start a shipping company? A new shipping service? Where can you find funding, research or tools for comparing different transport alternat…

22 October 2026

Lighthouse Maritime Outlook 2026 – Shipping faces an increasingly uncertain world

The world has become harder to predict. Wars, trade conflicts, GPS interference and a growing shado…

20 October 2026

9.5-metre vent mast makes hydrogen propulsion safer

If a fire breaks out on a hydrogen-powered vessel, there is a serious risk that the hydrogen tanks…

19 October 2026

Climate models are difficult to compare

Researchers use a variety of simulation models to explore how shipping can achieve its climate targ…

14 October 2026

Watch the seminar: Could nuclear power become part of the future of Swedish shipping?

On 14 October, Lighthouse, RISE and SMTF organised the seminar Could nuclear power become part of t…

06 October 2026

Shipping set to miss its 2030 targets

The technology is there. But demand is lacking, investment is stalling and regulations are falling…

06 October 2026

Swedish shipping is growing again

For the first time this century, the Swedish ship register grew in 2025. Sweden was also the only N…

21 September 2026

EU climate rules could shift emissions from air to sea

FuelEU Maritime is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. But the same climate…

07 September 2026

New test method for foiling vessels

The pursuit of zero-emission vessels has given hydrofoil technology a major boost. Yet despite grow…

04 September 2026

DNV: Invest in energy efficiency and build ships that can survive the wrong fuel call

The world's shipping companies are investing billions in new vessels, new engines and new fuels. Bu…

02 September 2026

Summer jobs help secure the future competence of swedish shipping

A summer job can be a decisive factor in shaping future career choices. For Chalmers student Sara G…

Government’s maritime strategy highlights the importance of research – but provides an incomplete picture of its funding and structure

Last week, the Swedish government presented a new maritime strategy aimed at strengthening the comp…

Cargo volumes to the United States increased despite Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariffs were intended to boost American industry and reduce dependence on foreign markets…

How ports become security hubs in NATO Sweden

In a NATO-integrated total defence system, Swedish ports play a key role in energy supply, logistic…

Ports must plan for tomorrow’s electricity demand today

As more vessels become electrified and the EU requires ports to provide onshore power supply, press…

Why shipping companies are turning away from green fuels

A new report from the International Chamber of Shipping shows that shipping companies are no longer…

Swedish Transport Administration summarises reactions to reduced research funding

The government's decision to halve funding for research and innovation in the transport sector has…

Willingness to Pay for Green Shipping Declines

The willingness to pay extra for green shipping has fallen to its lowest level since 2022. At the s…

Business models for ports linked to offshore wind power have been developed

Swedish ports can play a key role as the expansion of offshore wind power gains momentum. However…

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