Umeå, Sweden and Kaunas, Lithuania are redefining the future of green shipping. Two ambitious initiatives – Sweden’s roadmap for a climate-neutral Port in Umeå and Lithuania’s electrification of the Nemunas River – are setting a new standard for sustainable maritime transport. Both projects demonstrate how innovation, local energy resources, and strategic planning can accelerate the transition to zero-emission logistics across Europe. The documents were created as part of the Blue Supply Chains (BSC) project.
Swedish case: Roadmap of local green hydrogen-based fuels in the Umeå Region
The city of Umeå has unveiled a detailed plan to reach climate neutrality by 2040, where the transition to renewable fuels in port and transport operation are a necessary part of the plan. Developed by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute together with Port of Umeå, Umeå Energy AB, Umeå Municipality and INAB – Infrastructure in Umeå AB, the roadmap envisions replacing fossil fuels with locally produced green hydrogen and electro-methanol. (....)