The Swedish government is rewarding innovative and sustainable shipping projects with an eco-bonus environmental incentive.
Namely, shipping companies have been eligible to apply for an environmental compensation bonus to transition from land to sea transport.
The good news was announced last week that three projects were selected to receive an eco-bonus promote sustainable transport to and from the Stockholm region.
It is immensely pleasing to be able to be part of contributing to sustainable transport to and from the Stockholm region. Together with the shipping companies, forwarding companies and cargo owners, we now have even greater possibilities to move the transport of goods from land to sea, to the great benefit of the environment
stated Thomas Andersson, CEO Ports of Stockholm.
The three projects awarded compensation that are associated with Ports of Stockholm are:
- AB Rederi Gotland – For changing from road cargo transport to sea transport between Nynäshamn and Rostock, Germany.
- Wallenius Marine AB – For changing from road cargo transport to sea transport in the greater Stockholm region.
- IW Line Rederi AB – For changing from road cargo transport to sea transport between Norrköping and Kapellskär.
The government’s intention with the eco-bonus incentive is to advance new and improve current sea transport possibilities to reduce the pressure on the Swedish road network and reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Swedish government awards eco-bonus to shipping firms
Stockholm ranks as one of the most sustainable cities in Europe. It is of the greatest importance for commerce to continue to have the possibilities to invest in sustainable transport in the region. To reach our very ambitious environmental goals, and continue as a development leader, it is extremely worthwhile for the government to provide support for this type of initiative to promote a transition of cargo transport from land to sea
Mr. Andersson concluded.
