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Over the past two years, Viking Line, Port of Turku and Ports of Stockholm have been working together to establish a green, fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku. The collaboration has resulted in a joint roadmap and several concrete advances in areas such as onshore power, electrical infrastructure and fossil-free fuels.

Ports of Stockholm can summarise a positive 2025. Freight volumes through the ports remained stable, with a marginal increase, while passenger numbers on ferries and cruise ships continued to rise.

The Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm have established a joint maritime traffic centre in Stockholm. Bringing maritime traffic management together in shared premises strengthens maritime safety, preparedness and coordination of maritime traffic along Sweden's east and north coast.

In the end of January a dump bed arrived by sea to Stockholm Norvik Port. Measuring 7.5 metres in width and weighing 34 tonnes, the dump bed represents an important addition to the port’s capacity for efficient stone handling.

The green shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku is one of only a few in the world that has gone from ambition to reality. This is evident from the new Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors 2025, which maps the development of the world's green shipping corridors.

Large pipes, which will be used in a construction project, have arrived at Frihamnen Port in central Stockholm, from Finland. Taking them by water relieves both road and rail networks, while also being more cost-effective.

In November, the ship Froland arrived at the Frihamnen Port in Stockholm with 9,000 tons of road salt. Stockholm's inner city quays are important complements to the large freight ports.

Ports of Stockholm, Aker BP and Höegh Evi are initiating a collaboration to establish a CO₂ logistics hub at Stockholm Norvik Port. This will enable an efficient and sustainable transport chain for carbon dioxide from industrial emitters in eastern Sweden.

Cruise traffic in Ports of Stockholm continues to increase. In 2026, 157 vessels with more than 300,000 passengers are expected to visit the ports. Cruise ship calls now occur throughout the year, with the majority of passengers coming from the German market.

On 28 November, Ports of Stockholm brought together decision-makers, experts, and industry representatives for a packed Maritime Meeting, where the strategic importance of ports and shipping took centre stage.