Viking Line, Port of Turku and Ports of Stockholm say their joint project to create a fossil-free shipping corridor between Turku and Stockholm by 2035 has made “concrete progress” two years after its launch on 6 February 2024.
The partners have developed and refined a joint roadmap covering renewable fuels, onshore power and zero-emission targets for vessels at berth. Progress was reviewed aboard the Viking Glory ferry as the parties assessed results, challenges and next steps.
“The collaboration on the green corridor is a clear example of how Viking Line is driving the transition to emission-free shipping. In just two years, we have taken major steps forward, not least thanks to our investment in renewable biogas,” said CEO Marcus Risberg.
Key measures include feasibility studies for battery installations on Viking Line ferries, installation of Elogrids energy-saving hull technology and a planned tenfold increase in renewable biogas use in 2025 versus 2024, with a 50% biogas share targeted for the first half of 2026.
Port-side work includes shore power planning in Turku, charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles and preparations to enable zero-emission operations for Viking Line ships at berth. Both ports are also working to ensure access to fossil-free fuels, including biogas supplied by Gasum.
