Viking Line, Port of Turku and Ports of Stockholm laid the foundation for a project which aims to establish a green shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku by 2035.
The parties had signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) back in February 2024 and on the occasion of the project’s one year anniversary, the parties have identified and prioritised the most important goals and measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in shipping.
A project plan has been developed, including:
Viking Line
- Pre-study of battery installation on Viking Grace and Viking Glory
- Installing Elogrids on the vessels
- Increase sales of biogas supplements for transport between Stockholm and Turku
Elogrids is a grid system installed on the ship’s hull to reduce resistance and improve fuel efficiency. It optimizes water flow and reduces turbulence, resulting in lower energy consumption.
Port of Turku
- Study and pilot project for onshore power supply at the quay
- Zero emissions from Viking Line vessels at berth
- Guidelines and incentives for port operators for zero emissions
- In collaboration with external actors, develop concepts that link the green shipping corridor with sustainable transport from and to the port on land
- Opportunity for shipping companies to bunker sustainable fuels
Ports of Stockholm
- Zero emissions from Viking Line vessels at the quayside
- In collaboration with external actors, develop concepts that link the green shipping corridor with sustainable transport from and to the port on land
- Opportunity for shipping companies to bunker fossil-free fuels
A green shipping corridor gives us the opportunity to promote sustainable development and reduce the environmental impact of shipping.
…said Erik Söderholm, CEO, Port of Turku.
