Scandinavian ports reaffirm commitment to robust collaboration

A seminar at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm served as a platform to emphasize the strong ties between Finland and Sweden, rooted in shared values, culture, and trade. These connections result in millions of passengers and tons of goods being transported annually across the Baltic Sea.

Twice a year, the Ports of Stockholm organizes a maritime meeting to address key industry issues. This event, co-hosted by the Ports of Stockholm and Port of Helsinki, focused on the theme “Finland and Sweden –...

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Ports of Stockholm launches pioneering OPS and microgrid tech project

Ports of Stockholm, in collaboration with partners, launched an innovative project combining onshore power supply (OPS) with microgrid technology to enhance sustainability.

This initiative aims to cut emissions, boost energy efficiency, and expand port capacity to meet growing demands for sustainable energy.

Funded by the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova under the System Demonstrator Sustainable Port program, the project is led by the University of Skövde in partnership with Stella Futura and...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-stockholm-launches-pioneering-ops-and-microgrid-tech-project/

European Union funds onshore power for Northern European ports

Four Northern European ports are preparing to make significant reductions in emissions from container ships docked at their quaysides.

With US$20 million in joint funding from the European Union’s “Connecting Europe Facility” for the “EU.OPS.Network” project, the ports of Aarhus, Gothenburg, Bremerhaven and Stockholm will introduce Onshore Power Supply (OPS) for container ships by 2030.

In addition, this initiative has considerable potential to reduce not only CO2 emissions but also other...

https://container-news.com/european-union-funds-onshore-power-for-northern-european-ports/

Ports of Stockholm climate strategy authorised by European Commission

Stockholm is currently one of the first EU cities to have its climate strategy approved by the European Commission, and Ports of Stockholm is one of the Climate City Contract signatory companies.

Also, the Swedish capital intends to be climate-positive by 2030. The European Commission evaluated Stockholm and nine other European cities’ climate strategies, and they were given EU Mission Label status. As a result, Stockholm is the first city in the European Union to receive this certification.

The...

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Scandinavian ports choose Cavotec’s automated mooring system

The Switzerland-headquartered cleantech company, Cavotec has agreed with two Scandinavian ports for installing its automated mooring system.

One order for MoorMaster NxG system was made by the Port of Kapellskär in Sweden, owned by Port of Stockholm, which is the first in the country, and the second one by the Port of Naantali in Finland, which is the fourth MoorMaster installation in the country.

The two multi-unit systems incorporate the latest generation MoorMaster, the NxG, and will be...

https://container-news.com/scandinavian-ports-choose-cavotecs-automated-mooring-system/