Coastlink is a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea and feeder shipping, and the intermodal transport networks through the ports that support the sector. It is a place for industry professionals to meet and discuss future innovation, economic and environmental considerations – and develop partnerships that will help build a sustainable future.
As Coastlink 2026 concludes, it is important to recognise the organisations whose support made the event possible.
Coastlink Day 2 highlighted regulation complexity and practical shortsea shipping solutions
Coastlink delegates were given a guided tour of the Port of Hull
The final panel session of Coastlink this year called for faster investment, stronger policy backing and better industry collaboration to unlock short sea potential
Coastlink highlighted how port digitalisation, AI and data-driven operations as critical tools for improving efficiency, cutting emissions and strengthening resilience
Coastlink delegates are warned how an increasingly complex regulatory framework will fundamentally shape investment, fuel choices and infrastructure planning
A new AI-powered app streamlines crane maintenance, reducing spare parts errors and operational downtime
Battery storage innovations could accelerate affordable vessel electrification and emissions reductions across UK ports
Nordion Energi has begun constructing a liquefied biogas plant at Gothenburg to support shipping and industrial decarbonisation nationwide