Ports of Tallinn and Stockholm launch initiative to promote fossil fuel free maritime activities

The Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm on Tuesday (4 November) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Tallinn to launch the Swed-Est Green Collaboration, a joint initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and fossil fuel free maritime activities between Estonia and Sweden, primarily at the harbours connecting Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.

According to Valdo Kalm, CEO of the Port of Tallinn, the collaboration aims to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport while offering passengers and cargo operators future-oriented, sustainable solutions.

“This partnership provides both ports with a strategic advantage, making us more attractive to shipowners, passengers and cargo operators who are looking for sustainable travel and transport solutions. It also opens up opportunities for developing new business models in fossil fuel free maritime transport, for joint scientific and applied studies, and for applying for EU and other funding programmes,” Kalm said.

In addition to environmental goals, the cooperation also seeks to increase passenger numbers, cargo flows, and ship calls — contributing directly to the economic vitality and well-being of the regions around the ports.

“Although the Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm are the initiators of this collaboration, we will invite private and public sector organisations, research institutions and other maritime stakeholders to join this green partnership in the future,” Kalm added.

Magdalena Bosson, CEO of Ports of Stockholm, highlighted the joint responsibility and ambition that unite the two countries.

“Sweden and Estonia share the same sea and the same responsibility to protect it. By working together, we can accelerate the green transition across the Baltic Sea region and make maritime transport cleaner, and more efficient,” Bosson said.

Photo credit: Ports of Tallinn
Published: 5 November, 2025