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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 competitiveness of the shipping industry and promoting…

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…

Shipping is going digital, but seafarers’ skills remain analogue

Digitalisation is transforming the maritime industry at a rapid pace. Ships are becoming increasing…

New study: Internet access and good sleep most important onboard

Working at sea is demanding, both physically and mentally. As vessels become increasingly automated…

HELP to support ports in the energy transition

As shipping and the transport sector transition towards fossil-free operations, electricity consump…

Wind farms and winter shipping on a collision course in the bay of bothnia

Planned wind farms in the Bay of Bothnia are expected to affect winter navigation. The question is…

Total defence exercise worked well, but can be improved

During Donsö Shipping Meet in September 2025, one of the most extensive total defence exercises for…

Reduced research funding hit the shipping sector hard

In the national infrastructure plan for 2026–2037, the Swedish government is investing hundreds of…

IMO adopts regulations for autonomous ships

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the so-called MASS Code (Maritime Autonom…

A fossil-free shipping sector by 2035 may be achievable

What if a global ban on fossil fuels were introduced by 2035? Could shipping manage to transition i…

Roadmap to turn ports into green energy hubs

The ports of the future can become engines in the transition to fossil-free fuels and green technol…

Shipping bears its societal costs

The socio-economic costs of the Swedish transport sector are reviewed annually by the Swedish Trans…

MIRG capability needs to be developed

Fires on board ships occur rarely. At the same time, the rescue services’ MIRG teams (Maritime Inci…

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