From Vision to Investment – Realising Green Shipping Corridors in the Nordics – Göteborg

As part of the Nordic Roadmap – Future Fuels for Shipping Programme Phase 2, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and Lighthouse invite you to a one-day conference in Gothenburg to explore how we can move from vision to investment in green shipping corridors in the Nordics.

The conference will bring together key stakeholders across the entire green shipping corridor value chain – including policymakers, ports, fuel producers, shipowners, financial actors and research organisations.

Throughout the day, we will build a clearer understanding of what it takes to realise a green shipping corridor, with a particular focus on developing projects that are truly bankable and ready for investment.

Join us in Gothenburg to discuss the next steps for green shipping corridors in the Nordics and hear the latest updates from the IMO, the EU, and leading Nordic initiatives driving the maritime transition.

The Nordic Roadmap – Future Fuels for Shipping Programme Phase 2 is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Contributing partners include DNV, Everllence, INE (Icelandic New Energy), IVL, SINTEF, and VTT.  

Practical Information

Date: 7 May 2026
Time: 10:30–16:00 (registration and coffee from 10:00)
Location: Clarion Hotel Karlatornet, Gothenburg

Preliminary Conference Programme - to be updated

10:00 Registration – coffee, tea and refreshments

10:30 Welcome and introduction

• Welcome - Andreas Bach, Director Lighthouse & Julia Hansson, IVL
• Nordic Roadmap Phase 2 – Realisation and implementation - Ole Kristian Sollie, DNV

Status Green Shipping Corridors and support for alternative marine fuels

This session provides an overview of the latest developments in policy, incentives and funding opportunities for green shipping in the Nordics.

• Status of Green Shipping Corridors and support for alternative marine fuels - Björn Garberg, Swedish Transport Administration
• Policy Pathways to Fossil-Free Shipping in Sweden - Angelina Björklund, Swedish Energy Agency
• EU funding schemes for green shipping corridors - Jaap Gebraad, Waterborne
• IMO update – MEPC 84 and implications for the Nordics - Sveinung Oftedal, Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment

Lunch

Outlook: Resilience and marine fuels

• A resilience perspective on the supply of marine fuels to Nordic shipping - Victor Eriksson Stien, University of Gothenburg

From vision to investment – how to realise a green shipping corridor

This session highlights key lessons from Nordic initiatives and leading stakeholders across the value chain, focusing on how green shipping corridors can move from concept to implementation.

• Ten Years at the frontline of Green Maritime Transition: Results and Lessons from the Green Shipping Program - Jørgen Laake, Programme Director, Green Shipping Program
• Learnings from first movers (TBC)
• The port and fuel perspective – opportunities in green shipping corridors, Panel - Mikkel Mika, Port of Oslo, Cecilia Mårtensson, Ports of Stockholm and X, Port of Gothenburg 

Plenary discussion – Next steps for realising Green Shipping Corridors in the Nordics

Brief presentation of the three selected case corridors to be supported by the Nordic Roadmap phase 2.

Discussion to highlighting key challenges and opportunities for scaling green shipping corridors and identify priority actions needed to move forward.

Closing remarks and way forward