On 4 November, Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Tallinn to launch the Swed-Est Green Collaboration — a joint initiative to promote sustainable and fossil-free maritime and port operations between Estonia and Sweden, primarily on the Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.
Key goals:
- Reduce environmental impact and support fossil-free maritime transport.
- Develop new business models, research projects, and access EU funding.
- Increase passenger volumes, freight flows, and ship calls to boost regional economies.
Planned actions include:
- Installation of onshore power supply (OPS) for RoPax vessels in Paldiski South Harbour and Kapellskär by 2030.
- Investment in renewable energy such as solar panels and CO₂-free heating and power systems.
- Improved waste management and circular economy solutions, including food waste biogas production and potential greywater reuse.
- Transition to emission-free port equipment and electrified heavy transport.
Valdo Kalm, CEO of Port of Tallinn, said the partnership gives both ports a strategic edge, offering sustainable solutions for passengers and freight operators.
Magdalena Bosson, CEO of Ports of Stockholm, highlighted the shared responsibility between the two countries: “Sweden and Estonia share the same sea and the same duty to protect it.”
The initiative marks a new phase of maritime cooperation in the Baltic Sea, strengthening the path towards cleaner, more sustainable port operations.
