Eco bonus for Stockholm port callers

Three of the four projects selected to receive an eco-bonus operate services to and from Ports of Stockholm.

“It is immensely pleasing to be able to be part of contributing to sustainable transport to and from the Stockholm region,” said Thomas Andersson, CEO Ports of Stockholm.

“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.”

Green projects

The three projects awarded compensation that are associated with Ports of Stockholm include AB Rederi Gotland, which will receive the bonus for changing from road cargo transport to sea transport between Nynäshamn and Rostock, Germany.

Wallenius Marine AB will qualify for the bonus for changing from road cargo transport to sea transport in the greater Stockholm region.

Lastly, IW Line Rederi AB will be compensated for changing from road cargo transport to sea transport between Norrköping and Kapellskär.

The Swedish government’s intention with the eco-bonus incentive is to promote new and improve existing sea transport possibilities to reduce the pressure on the Swedish road network and reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

“To reach our very ambitious environmental goals, 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,” added Mr Andersson.