Wallenius Marine, a prominent Scandinavian shipowner with a vision to establish a low-emission cargo fleet, is set to launch new freight lines between Northern Poland's Tri-City and central

Sweden's ports. To achieve this, Wallenius Marine has partnered with the Swedish Greencarrier Group to create Lakeway Link, an operator that will utilize Polish ports for transporting semi-trailers on specialized ships powered by renewable energy. These eco-friendly ships will traverse the Baltic Sea and navigate through Lake Mälaren to reach inland Swedish ports like Vasteras, offering the advantage of reducing delivery truck traffic.

This development is part of a growing trend in Poland's maritime sector. Recently, the ports of Venice in Italy and Świnoujście in Northwestern Poland signed a sea-to-rail-to-sea cooperation agreement. In line with this, Świnoujście Port is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to accommodate intermodal freight transport, ensuring seamless movement of containers between trains and ships. Furthermore, Polish authorities have joined hands with a Belgian-Qatari consortium to finance, construct, and operate a new deep-water container terminal in Świnoujście, a move aimed at further expanding the port's capabilities.

Despite a decline in Poland's freight-ferry transport last year, the profits in this domain saw an increase, indicating its viability for new investments. By adopting cutting-edge technologies and utilizing ferries extensively, the carbon footprint of cargo transportation is expected to be significantly reduced, aligning with environmental sustainability goals. As Poland's maritime cargo ports attract these promising investments, the country positions itself as a crucial player in fostering eco-friendly and efficient freight transportation across the Baltic region. Photo by User:Specjal b, Wikimedia commons.