Finnlines introduces Green Lane, a new sea transportation service designed to reduce emissions through the use of electricity and biofuels.
Key Points:
- Launch date: 22 May 2025
- Two Green Lane options:
- 100% electric-powered shipments (Naantali–Kapellskär)
- Biofuel-powered shipments on key Baltic routes
Electric Option:
- Available on Naantali–Kapellskär route using FINNSIRIUS and FINNCANOPUS
- Ships equipped with 5 MWh batteries, charged at berth with shore power
- Enables fossil-free transport for selected freight
- Despite larger capacity, CO₂ emissions per nautical mile down by 22%
Biofuel Option:
Routes: Naantali–Kapellskär, Malmö–Travemünde, Malmö–Świnoujście, Hanko–Gdynia
- Biofuels from renewable sources
- Up to 90% GHG reduction well-to-wake
- Example: 700 kg CO₂ reduction per trailer (Hanko–Gdynia)
For Passengers:
- Available on all Finnlines’ passenger routes
- Emissions offset with renewable biofuels equivalent to passenger volume
