Sustainable flow of goods and decreased CO2 emissions of transportation

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Finland-Estonia-Latvia-Sweden (Central Baltic)

Date of latest update: 2025-01-21

Description

Description (EN):

The life and business in the Central Baltic countries are extremely dependent on the Baltic Sea in transportation of goods (i.e. freight transport/ cargo traffic). The transport sector emits greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, CO2. The flow of goods at sea, ports and on hinterland (i.e. intermodal/multimodal transport systems) urges to be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable, especially to reduce CO2 emissions and to tackle the climate crisis. CO2 emissions are reduced by the Sustainable Flow project in intermodal/multimodal transport system on flow of goods. We develop a digital tool “CO2 and logistics activity app” for CO2 reduction measures (output 1.1.); furthermore, a concept is developed for energy savings and production of renewable energy in ports as hubs of multimodal operations (output 2.1). Implementation is done through real-life pilots, which are in transport nodes for sea and land. There are seven intermodal transport nodes/areas systems with CO2 reductions (ports of: Rauma, FI; Pori, FI; Mariehamn, Å; Norrköping, SE; Oxelösund, SE; Tallinn, EE; Riga, LV). The project provides decision-making tools with practical solutions for various stakeholders to reduce their CO2 emissions in intermodal/multimodal transport systems already during the project and well beyond.Participation of key organizations in both are outputs 1.2. and 2.2. Cross-border co-operation ensures that the developed tools are the most suitable and appropriate for Central Baltic geographical and other conditions. The partnership combinates different organisations to ensure best available knowledge, methods, and solutions to be used. Sustainable Flow is globally the first project focusing both on developing digital tools and focusing on energy savings & renewable energy to reduce CO2 emissions in transport sector, especially on maritime and ports. The reduces CO2 emissions foreseen is 10% on average (from baseline 0) in pilot ports by the end of the project.

Actual Achievements (EN):

Project start up activities for management and communication were done according to the project plan. WP1 activities: Analysis of the current situation and structure in the pilot ports, including information exchange activities. Site visits to the pilot ports to understand better the port operations and familiarize pilot ports to our sustainable goal. Activities for port stakeholders and general public. WP2 activities: Analysis of the current situation on energy saving and renewable energy in seven pilot ports. MANAGEMENT: One official online partner meeting was held on 13.12.2023 and one official F2F partner meeting in Tallinn on 7.3.2024. Bi-weekly meetings continued and online meeting no. 15 took place on 17.4.2024. Also, emails, phone calls, teams etc. were used for efficient management. COMMUNICATION: SAMK had the lead of communication and active communication took place according to the project plan and in accordance with communication strategy. All partners showed active participation to communication activities. A1.1. continued and finished as planned to deliverable report on business model and logic. A.1.2. continued and finished reporting in port operations. A1.3. Sustainable Flow digital tool planning started and market mapping questionnaire was published to inform market and possible developers. Final procurement to be published before summer break in P3. A1.4. and 1.5. periodical reports on activities for stakeholders and general public included participations to events, fairs, workshops, online events and articles, and training. A2.1. continued and finished as planned to deliverable potential on energy saving and renewable energy in seven pilot ports. A2.8. modern communication tools used jointly with WP1 A1.5. during the whole project.

Project outputs: Digital tools cross-boarder for reduction of CO2 emissions in intermodal/multimodel transportation systems.(EN)
Key organisations on use of digital tools on CO2 reduction in intermodal/multimodal transportation systems(EN)
A concept for energy saving measures and use of renewable energy in ports
(EN)

Thematic information

Logistics and freight transport Climate change and biodiversity

Priority: (VI-A_CB_P2) Improved environment and resource use

Priority specific objective: RSO2.8. Promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility, as part of transition to a net zero carbon economy

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 085 Digitalisation of transport when dedicated in part to greenhouse gas emissions reduction: urban transport

Partners (7)

Lead Partner: Satakunnan Ammattikorkeakoulu

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FI23889244

Department: Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology, Maritime Logistics Research Center

Address: Satakunnankatu, 28130 Pori, Finland

Department address: Suojantie, 26100 Rauma, Finland

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.samk.fi/en

Total budget: EUR 868 567.40

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 694 853.92

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 173 713.48

International Transport Development Association

Name: International Transport Development Association

Partner’s ID if not PIC: LV40008250637

Address: Ozolu iela, LV-2166 Jaunmarupe, Latvia

Department address: Ozolu iela, LV-2166 Jaunmarupe, Latvia

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.itda.co

Total budget: EUR 355 253.68

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 284 202.94

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 71 050.74

Transportföretagen

Name: Transportföretagen

Department: Ports of Sweden

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 556498-9373

Address: Storgatan, 10249 Stockholm, Sweden

Department address: Storgatan, 10249 Stockholm, Sweden

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.transportforetagen.se

Total budget: EUR 631 968.80

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 505 575.04

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 126 393.76

Fintraffic Meriliikenteenohjaus Oy

Name: Fintraffic Meriliikenteenohjaus Oy

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 2945246-5

Address: Palkkatilanportti, 00240 Helsinki, Finland

Department address: Palkkatilanportti, 00240 Helsinki, Finland

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website (not verified): https://www.fintraffic.fi/en/vts

Total budget: EUR 253 875.52

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 203 100.41

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 50 775.11

Tallinn Tehnika Ulikool

Name: Tallinn Tehnika Ulikool

Department: Estonian Maritime Academy EMERA

Partner’s ID if not PIC: EE100224841

Address: Ehitajate tee, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia

Department address: Ehitajate tee, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.taltech.ee

Total budget: EUR 456 964.88

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 365 571.90

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 91 392.98

Högskolan på Åland

Name: Högskolan på Åland

Department: Research and Development Unit

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 0145076-7

Address: Neptunigatan, AX-22111 Mariehamn, Finland

Department address: Neptunigatan, AX-22111 Mariehamn, Finland

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.ha.ax

Total budget: EUR 431 054.08

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 344 843.26

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 86 210.82

Sjöfartsverket

Name: Sjöfartsverket

Department: Environment and Sustainability, Research and Innovation, Icebreaking

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SE202100065401

Address: Östra Promenaden, SE-60178 Norrköping, Sweden

Department address: Östra Promenaden, SE-60178 Norrköping, Sweden

Legal status: public

Organisation type: National public authority

Website: http://www.sjofartsverket.se

Total budget: EUR 424 041.28

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 339 233.02

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 84 808.26

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Summary

Project name (EN): Sustainable flow of goods and decreased CO2 emissions of transportation

Project acronym: Sustainable Flow

Project ID: CB0100021

Project start date: 2023-05-01

Project end date: 2026-05-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Interreg Central Baltic programme project 'Efficient Flow of goods and passengers between Finland and Sweden' (lead SMA, partner SAMK, partner FinVTS).
Flow of goods and passengers through Baltic corridors of (FIN-SWE) Rauma-Gävle, and Turku-Stockholm were improved in the project. It delivered improved processes, business models and ICT tools for enhanced information exchanged between port actors, between ports, between port and hinterland operators and between ports and ships. (EN) | The Sustainable Flow digital tool is built on an existing platform, and the basic methodology of developing the online application is based on the award winner Central Baltic Efficient Flow Port Activity App. The Port Activity App has been already taken into business use in 16 ports all around Finland, by Fintraffic VTS as a national authority. In Gävle, Sweden, the app is in use, and other ports in Central Baltic have found the tool interesting as well, but not yet taken it in use. The Port Activity app is neither yet in use in Åland, Estonia or Latvia. The Port Activity App concentrates on optimizing the port operations to save time (so called just-in-time concept). The seven nodes/areas in Central Baltic are having both similar but also different needs for the digital tools, which will be taken into account in project activities. However, all need to have less CO2 emissions and are targeting for carbon neutrality in transportation of goods.
"Just-in-Time Gävle" is a small project evaluating the local rules, regulations and processes that need to be updated in order to replace the current “first come – first serve”- business practice with a true slot time allocation, a queue that will support Just-in-Time arrivals, help efficient port planning and realise a huge reduction of GHG emissions. Sustainable Flow will build on the experiences from Gävle and help project ports adjust their setup. (EN), Sea Traffic Management (STM) concept with various projects
During the past years, SMA has taken lead in a number of EU-funded projects, for example MONALISA (TEN-T), MONALISA 2.0 (TEN-T 24) and STM Validation Project (CEF), WINMOS (TEN-T), FAMOS (CEF) and ADAPT (Interreg Central Baltic). SMA has also been partner in other EU-funded projects like EfficienSea (Interreg Baltic Sea), ACCSEAS (Interreg North Sea), EfficienSea 2 (Horizon 2020) and WINMOS 2 (CEF). The projects are developed and implemented in a triple helix partnership. SMA coordinates the International Steering Group of Priority Area SAFE of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea.
One important result enabling reduction of emissions are the new clauses in the BIMCO standard contracts for chartering ships. The clauses are related to STM and Just-in-Time, making sure that the parties keep the current conditions unchanged and split the savings on bunker. (EN) | Sustainable Flow will use the results and networks of the marine projects in all project actions, both on digital tools and energy efficiency measures to reduce CO2 emissions of transport. (EN), Interreg Baltic Sea STM BALT SAFE
STM BALT SAFE project (SMA lead, FinVTS partner) contributed to increased safety of navigation in the Baltic Sea by providing Sea Traffic Management (STM) services to the tanker traffic in the Baltic.
The results of STM BALT SAFE are
- To improve the safety of navigation of the tanker shipping segment through STM
- To improve maritime safety, efficiency and environmental performance by providing added value services
- To provide ships and VTS centres with improved situational awareness
- To develop and test new improving speed and accuracy of ship-shore information exchange
- Offer the existing STM fleet, ships from RTF and EfficientFlow as well as other STM compliant ships an STM environment to operate in (EN) | BALT SAFE results on 1) maritime safety, efficiency and environmental performance; 2) improved situational awareness, and 3) digital VTS services are used and under further development in Sustainable Flow digital tool development. (EN), Interreg Baltic Sea Real Time Ferries (SMA partner, ITDA partner, Taltech partner)
Real Time Ferries connected ferry-lines to hinterland transport making ship voyages a connected part of the transport chain. Real Time Ferries results provide passengers on board ships and at land with real time information about the next part of their voyage. (EN) | The Real Time Ferries had 22 official partners and 23 associated partners from 8 countries involved. The network of Real Time Ferries have many interlinks to transportation of goods. The former partnership (having three of Sustainable Flow partners) is therefore utilised to promote the project results and to ensure transferability and durability of the Sustainable Flow. (EN), ERDF SataMari Energy Efficiency of Maritime Cluster in Satakunta, Finland
In SataMari (SAMK) the current status and experience on energy efficiency preparedness to environmental legislation of the Satakunta maritime clusters was studied, using port of Rauma and shipyard of Rauma as pilots. Based on the pilots and pilot activities, a guidance tool (internet page in Finnish) on energy efficiency and renewable energy was created for companies in the maritime cluster. The awareness was raised in events, publications, and social media. (EN) | SataMari expertise and tools will be used in Sustainable Flow project, with the aspects of legislation, technologies and cost-efficiency. Key value form SataMari is the close cooperation with stakeholders on “grassroot level” with energy efficiency measures in Port of Rauma. The SataMari tool is a website, but provides insight to an digital tool on themes which are to be covered in Sustainable Flow. (EN), EDRF SaLoDi Digital step of logistical chains in Satakunta region
In SaLoDi (SAMK) project, the current situation and potential use on digital tools in logistics chains in Satakunta are studied. The pilots are port of Rauma and port Pori and their hinterlands as well as potential development in hinterland food sector.
SaLoDi provides information on needs and potential development of digital tools of the pilots. In addition, local stakeholders’ commitment for the theme is either deepened (port of Rauma, main transported goods in the logistics chain: containers) or started (port of Pori, main transported goods in logistics chains: bulk copper and nickel concentrates). (EN) | Practical data collection tools of SaLoDi will be implemented in Sustainable Flow in other pilots, taken the local conditions and communication culture into account. SaLoDi provides committed stakeholders of the pilots to work within Sustainable Flow theme. (EN), Assessment of environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions of Port of Tallinn based on 2019 data (Taltech). (EN) | The assessment tools will be used in Sustainable Flow in the other ports, and in Port of Tallinn an update is done. (EN), Erasmus+ Greenship Towards Zero Ship Emission (SAMK partner)
GreenShip project is dedicated to go towards zero ship emission to address the IMO standards for energy efficiency in international shipping. (EN) | Expertise on towards zero ship emission addressing International Maritime Organizations standards will be utilised in Sustainable Flow. Greenship provides also tools for stakeholder involvement and capacity building, that will be studied, as Greenship is a source of data on energy savings measurers of personnel at ship. (EN), Erasmus+ MariEMS (SAMK partner)
In MariEMS, maritime energy manager job specification and training programme was defined. In MariEMS a ship management team course was developed.
(EN) | The MariEMS data will be used in digital tool development as source of data on energy savings measurers of personnel at ship. (EN), Erasmus+ MERSol Mersol Maritime Engine Room Simulator OnLine (SAMK lead)
The MERSOL project develops new study modules followed with assessment study module and finally, the specific software, Engine Room Simulator (ERS) online by modern technology and digitalisation. MERSol project will compose a guide to related industries to assist their efforts on adapting the MERSol process.
(EN) | MERSol expertise on building up on online simulation by using technology and digitalisation is used in Sustainable Flow. MERSol network can also contribute to share the Sustainable Flow results and to promote its use to European level. (EN), ERDF ISTLAB Intelligent Shipping Technology Test Laboratory
The project, lead by SAMK, created a smart joint-use Intelligent Shipping Technology test. This laboratory is the first of its kind in the world. The project provided a unique testing and research platform for the development of smart shipping also enabling development of new curricula for more competent seafarers.
(EN) | The ISTLAB test laboratory concept is used as an example of development of a new concept with various stakeholders. Similar as ISTLAB, the Sustainable Flow contains also harmonization and verification of results. (EN), AutoEduMare (SAMK partner) is the network of autonomous maritime higher education in Finland, which aims at building a network of maritime and marine industry education, joint education implementation models, and developing and piloting modules based on needs-analysis and recognized challenges. (EN) | Sustainable Flow will use the formed network to promote the project results further among all maritime higher education institutions in Finland. (EN), EU Life+ CANEMURE has a Hinku network “ Towards Carbon Neutral Municipalities” in Finland (SAMK coordinates Satakunta region) (EN) | Sustainable Flow supports Hinku municipalities within their goal to carbon neutrality through activities in ports and hinterlands of their region. (EN), Interreg Central Baltic SME Aisle Exports of shipbuilding, maritime and logistics, renewable energy, automation and ICT from Central Baltic to the Southern African markets using Namibia as a stable entry point (lead SAMK, partner TalTech)
(EN) | The Sustainable Flow has potential to be exported to outside markets. In SME Aisle team a vast network and business co-operation has been made to countries with shipping and ports plus hinterland logistics, i.e. in Namibia, South Africa as well as to Zambia (a hinterland, landlocked country). These networks can be used to transfer knowledge and export of Sustainable Flow results to Southern African markets. (EN), Erasmus+ EURO-ZA Euro-ZA Capacity building in the field of maritime education
(SAMK partner)
The project is to develop systems processes to aid the development of Maritime Education and Training (MET) with the aim to enhance development of MET curricula, pedagogical processes and facilities and resources. The key goal has been in upgrading curricula in South African maritime universities to equate their standards with those of EU partners. (EN) | The Sustainable Flow has potential to be exported to outside markets. In Euro-ZA team has a vast network on maritime education and training in South Africa, which can support transfer knowledge and export of Sustainable Flow results to South Africa. (EN), ERDF MeriLoki Maritime Logistics Research Center with targeted actions provide maritime, logistics and security of supply expertise and growth for companies in Satakunta (SAMK)
(EN) |
MeriLoki project strengthens the operations of the Maritime Logistics Research Center and regional cooperation between the various parties in the logistics chain in Satakunta. MeriLoki project supports the Sustainable Flow implementation in logistics chains in Satakunta, as well as the long term plans within the use of digital tools as well as energy saving measures in ports and other industrial environments, not just in Satakunta but also throughout Finland and beyond. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 3 421 725.64

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 737 380.49

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 2 737 380.49. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Report on current situation, structure and information exchange
Report on business model and business logic
Report on site visits to support D1.1. and D2.1
Report on port operations in all pilot ports
Report on detailed planning and procurement processess
Report on digital, ICT tool implementation and testing
Report on verification and improvements of the digital ICT tool
Report on usage of the tool in everyday practices in pilot ports
Report on potential and measured reductions in CO2 emissions in pilot ports
Periodical reports on joint F2F events (organizational aspects, marketing material, presentations)
Periodical report on participation to events (programs, participants)
Periodical report on participation of partners to fairs (programs, participants)
Report on online events and training (agendas, participants presentation materials)
An Exploitation Plan
Periodical report on article written and published
Periodical report on press releases and media articles
Periodical report on press releases and media articles
Periodical report on social media activities.
Communication strategy
Report on implementation of communication strategy
Stakeholder representative panel
Report on current situation on energy saving and renewable energy
Report on potential on energy saving and renewable energy
Report on environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions
Report on a plan on the guidance tool to maritime companies
Report on guidance tool implementation to maritime companies
Report on PESTEL analysis
Report on environmental and sustainability measures in ship-port interaction
Report on assessment on sustainability in transport
Report on joint work on solar panel investments for pilot ports
Report on planning phases of the decision making tool
Report on decision making tool
Modern communication tools used on energy savings and renewable energy jointly with WP1 A1.5

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyBalticSeaRegion
For PA (Policy Area) “Ship”, the project key activities of Sustainable Flow contribute to the goal of “the Baltic Sea region to become a model region for clean shipping.” Part of clean shipping is the reduction of CO2 emission of intermodal/multimodal transport systems.
PA “Transport” aims at improving internal and external transport links, which is done in Sustainable Flow project with new digital tools. Improvements can be achieved by facilitating a sustainable and efficient transport system in the Baltic Sea Region.
PA “Safe” is for the Baltic Sea region to become a leading region for maritime safety and security. Safety actions focus on many aspects, that can improve maritime safety and security including resurveying of shipping routes, improving safety of navigation by means of e-navigation, and new technology, emergency preparedness and winter navigation.
PA “Energy” actions are to be implemented mainly in the areas of "…energy efficiency and renewable energy”. Sustainable Flow has WP2 focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy in ports.
PA “Innovation” aims at promoting "global competitiveness and growth of the Baltic Sea region through support for entrepreneurship, business development, science and increased innovation capacity.” Sustainable Flow supports business development to follow sustainable goals as a part of CO2 reduction of transportation.
Other European Green Deal & Fit for 55
EU Green Deal (presented in 12/2019) overarching objective is that EU will become the first climate neutral continent by 2050. This results to a cleaner environment, more affordable energy, smarter transport, new jobs and an overall better quality of life. In addition, Fit for 55 is EU's target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The aim is to bring EU legislation in line with the 2030 goal by legislation.
In the Green Deal, green ports are one priority area for increased sustainability. Sustainable Flow is directly helping ports to improve towards these goals Sustainable Flow project's all goals and activities meet the Green Deal objectives, especially the clearer environment and smarter transport as well as the Fit for 55 package. In Sustainable Flow the goals are met by digital tools, energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for transportation sector, shipping, ports and hinterland activities. The target outcome of the Sustainable Flow project is the reduced CO2 emission with practical activities using pilot cases in intermodal/multimodal transport systems in all Central Baltic regions/areas.
Other Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
SDG9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable Flow promotes inclusive and sustainable industrialisation within the transport sector, key of all life and business in the Central Baltic area. The project fosters innovation for CO2 emission reduction through digital tools.
SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities.” Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.”
Sustainable Flow makes transportation of goods more sustainable, as well as ports in cities and municipalities more energy efficient. Use of digital tools increase safety of actions in the transport operations.
SDG13 Climate action “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts”
The SDG13 is the most important goal for Sustainable Flow. Transport sector’s emissions have been increasing, such as carbon emissions from shipping by 9.3% from year 2012 to 2018. All tasks and practical activities on Sustainable Flow head for reduced CO2 emissions from transports of goods (operations in ships, ports, hinterland), the main greenhouse gas affecting climate crisis.
SDG14 Life below water. “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”
The Baltic Sea is one of the busiest waters in the world, as up to 15% of the world's cargo traffic is handled in the region. More efficient and sustainable transportation of goods leads to less fuel and electricity use, and less pollution (particles, harmful substances to the sea). The outcomes of Sustainable Flow will eventually contribute to SDG14 as well through more efficient use of less emitting transport solutions.
Other The International Maritime Organization (IMO) demands
IMO demands a 40% reduction of CO2 in international shipping by year 2030, heading towards a reduction of 70% by year 2050, compared to 2008. In addition, annual GHG emissions from international shipping should be reduced by at least 50% by year 2050 compared to year 2008.
To meet IMO’s demand, potential measures are various, such as legislation/common rules, emissions trading, development of technology, educational/capacity building, optimising the operations' energy saving measures, renewable energy production and/or use of digitalisation and new apps).
The timelines vs. effectiveness vary. For example, the IMO conventions normally take 15 to 20 years to get in use. Developing new technology such as new fuel is definitely needed, but for example an average ship lifetime is 30 years, which means transition to new fuels will take a long time.
In Sustainable Flow we focus on measures, which are most urgently needed, and have highest potential to reduce the CO2 emissions in a short time lengths in Central Baltic area. These are the digital tools for CO2 reduction measures and measures for energy savings and production of renewable energy in ports as they are hubs in multimodal operations.
Other Estonian Transport and Mobility Development Plan 2021+
Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure has signed the draft for the next 15 years to present more economical and safer transport systems and to pay more attention to the general development of mobility.
The main focus of the development plan is to reduce the environmental footprint of transport vehicles and systems in order to contribute to the achievement of the 2050 climate goals. Depending on the climate goals set by the European Union, the development plan sets the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 23-38 percent by 2035 compared to 2018.
Concept of maritime transport was also created within the development plan. Main goal is to make the maritime transport sector more competitive and greener and to integrate it with other infrastructure.
The directions of Estonian maritime development are:
- Business environment is business friendly and internationally competitive
- Sea is safe, secure and the state of the marine environment has improved
- Public sector activities support maritime development
- Estonian maritime education and research and development are at a modern level
- Coastal living and visiting environment is attractive, encouraging development of maritime tourism and local business and the further development of maritime culture wearing
Sustainable Flow is foreseen as addressing directly to the Transport and Mobility Development Plan.
Other EMSWe Regulation repeals Directive 2010/65/EU
on reporting formalities and building on the existing maritime national single windows (MNSWs) establishes a common, interoperable environment for the reporting of information from ships to shore during a port call. In particular, it empowers the Commission to define a harmonised data set covering all reporting obligations and to develop and maintain common interfaces and services for the MNSWs. It will apply from 15 August 2025. However, EMSWe regulation doesn't have CO2 reduction measures. Sustainable Flow project can contribute to sectors' sustainability with the aspect of CO2 emission reduction.
Each country will have a project to implement EMSWe, and it makes sense for Sustainable Flow to keep an eye on the developments to be able to integrate our solutions with these projects if beneficial. For example, the Swedish Maritime Administration is running preparatory infrastructure projects to assure a cybersecure information sharing solution for EMSWe.
Other Finland, governmental level strategy
Finnish Government decision in principle maritime policy on the operational program 3.3.2022
Action 16: Contribution
The control of sulfur emissions from special traffic is an important part of the reduction of emissions and environmental control. A credible supervisory and sanctioning system increases the risk of entrapment and encourages low-emission use of fuels. Sulfur emission control must also be coordinated with neighbouring countries throughout the Baltic Sea region in order to implement cost-effective and comprehensive controls.
Sustainable Flow is supporting the action by providing a situational picture element that can be used for monitoring the control of emissions.
Action 17: Contribution
The vision and the objectives for promoting digitalisation in logistics, including maritime logistics, as well as the actions implementing them are defined in the strategy for the digitalisation of logistics and in the government resolution based on said strategy. A government resolution regarding the digitalisation of logistics is currently underway, and key government actions for achieving the strategy’s objectives will be outlined in it.
Sustainable Flow is contributing to the action by encouraging different elements of digitalisation in the maritime logistical chain.
Action 21: Contribution
Implement the decision of the Finnish Government regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime and inland waterway transport. Low-emission and zero-emission maritime transport in accordance with the IMO 2030 and 2050 goals.
Sustainable Flow is contributing to the action by developing processes and solution to reduce gas emission in maritime traffic.
Other Sweden, national level strategy
The overall government climate goal for all Swedish domestic transport is to reduce GHG emission by 2030 with 70% compared to 2010. Every improvement action with in the transportation system must support this climate goal and have on reduction of positive effect on emissions. Sustainable Flow support Swedish transport sector to reduce CO2 emissions, two ways, through an online tool and energy energy saving measures with renewable energy possibilities at ports.
Other Latvia, national level strategy
The Sustainable Flow themes on a wider scale are defined by the “Latvian Sustainable Development Strategy 2030” (Latvia 2030) adopted by the Latvian parliament in 2010.
Sequentially on the regional level sustainable flow is covered by the “EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region” (EUSBSR) adopted by the European Council in 2009. On the European level the objective to reduce CO₂ emissions promoted by Latvia is by 17% in comparison to 1990 within the “Europe 2020: Strategy for Smart Sustainable and Inclusive Growth”. The project is one step on the way to implement the above mentioned strategic documents regarding reduction of CO₂ emissions within the largest emission and transport area in Latvia – Riga city.
Other Åland, regional level
Strategy for Development and Sustainability Agenda for Åland islands 2030, includes 7 development goals. Åland has also made a new climate goal for the agenda: Climate neutrality by 2035, while the greenhouse gas emission must be reduced by 80 % by 2030. This goal includes the transports in Åland Islands and the landscape ferries. Logistics, shipping and consumption products are part of strategic development goal nr. 5. According to goal 5, Sustainable transport is used to provide contact with the surrounding world. Furthermore, with the help of the development and planning process, the synergy effect between nature, infrastructure and transport will be optimised. The development goal 5 contributes to the achievement of the following of the UN:s 17 development goals: 8. Decent work and economic growth 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure 11. Sustainable cities and communities 13. Climate action.
Thus, project Sustainable Flow is of great importance to be successful with the Development and sustainability strategy of Åland islands. Åland University of Applied Sciences (ÅUAS) follows the Development and sustainability agenda for Åland Islands in their research, development and training activities. ÅUAS also participates in the national program Sustainable, responsible and carbon neutral university of applied sciences (2020). The project Sustainable Flow is well in line with the goal 2: Our research-, development- and innovation (RDI) activities develop solutions to sustainability challenges and contribute ÅUAS to achieve this goal.
Other Finland, regional level
Satakunta Strategy, FI consisting of Satakunta Regional Plan 2050; Satakunta Regional Program 2022-2025 and Smart Specialisation Strategy and Smart Specialisation Strategy for Sustainability 2021-2027
Satakunta has 4% of population in Finland, but produces almost 8% of export activities. According to regional strategies Sustainable Flow supports themes "Business and entrepreurneuship" and "Environmental and Circular Economy and Accessibility, transportation and Digi". The horizontal principles digitalisation, internationalization, accessibility, safety and resource wisdom are covered as well. The goal is that maritime cluster is growing and developing.
The energy climate and energy strategy of Satakunta 2030 consists of three themes 1) Sustainable energy solutions in Satakunta, 2) Carbon Neutral Satakunta and 3) Climate Smart Satakunta. Sustainable Flow straightly support the strategy in all three themes by developing the logistics chains to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Other Latvia (Riga), regional level
Sustainable Flow is in line with the “Riga Sustainable Development Strategy 2014-2030” adopted in 2014 by Riga City Council, where particular emphasis is made in action IM3.8 – reduction of CO₂ emissions with regard to the initial accountancy year 1990.
This strategy is coherent with the “Riga Territorial Plan” and “Riga Development Programme 2014-2020”.
Respectively the above mentioned strategy is based on the “Riga Planning Region Sustainable Development Strategy 2014-2030” adopted by the Ministry of Environment in 2015.
The project is one step on the way to implement the above mentioned strategic documents regarding reduction of CO₂ emissions within the largest emission and transport area in Latvia – Riga city.
Other Sweden, regional level
Östergötland regional level (The region where Norrköping is located)
The region set a strategy for energy and climate action in 2020. There are six focus areas supporting the goals:
1. Renewable and robust energy production
2. Energy and climate efficient business
3. Energy and climate efficient homes and premises
4. Sustainable and efficient transport
5. Circular economy and sustainable consumption
6. Sustainable agriculture and forestry
The Sustainable Flow project will contribute directly to areas 1, 2 and 4.
Source: https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/ostergotland/miljo-och-vatten/energi-och-klimat/energi-och-klimatstrategi.html
Södermanlands, regional level (The region where Oxelösund is located)
The regional climate and energy strategy was revised already in 2012. It has the following focus areas:
1. energy-efficient homes and premises
2. sustainable community planning
3. renewable energy
4. energy efficiency and new business ideas
5. sustainable transport system
6. sustainable consumption
The Sustainable Flow project will contribute to areas 3 and 5 directly and 4 indirectly.
Source: https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/download/18.2fbfd5001683832bf3f626f/1548149566073/klimat-och-energistrategi-for-sodermanlands-lan.pdf
Other Estonia, national level
Estonian Ministry of the Environment has committed to developing a circular economy strategic document and action plan in the beginning of 2022.
To ensure a reasonable strategy that takes into account the principles of circular economy and the options and resources of Estonia, first need to assess the current status and future possibilities of circular economy in Estonia, include interest groups and learn from the experience of other countries.
Required work is mainly divided into the following stages:
- Studies: Developing circular economy indicators and mapping the current situation of Estonian circular economy
- Compiling a strategic document and action plan for circular economy in Estonia
- Stakeholder involvement throughout the process. Thematic working groups (bioeconomy, textile, reduction of food loss, communication , circular culture, industry, safe material circulation, cooperation in the external dimension ) have been set up to raise issues and propose solutions and good examples.
Other Estonia, national level
Estonian Ministry of Rural Affairs strategy is to work to ensure competitive agricultural and fisheries sector in transition to greener energy sources, which is one of the key policies of the common agricultural policy of the European Union.
With its activities, ministry contributes to the state activity-based budgeting strategy “Agriculture and Fisheries”.
In order to manage, the Ministry of Rural Affairs, in co-operation with the Ministry of the Environment, has prepared a development plan for agriculture and fisheries until 2030.
The development plan is implemented through programs that are updated annually and are as follows:
- agriculture, food and rural life;
- fisheries (with the Ministry of the Environment)

Deliverable (other than infrastructural investment) areas:

Suomi/Finland (FI), Rauma, Hakunintie, 19, FI-26100
Suomi/Finland (FI), Pori, Merisatamantie , 4, FI-28880
Finland, Mariehamn, Hamngatan, 24, AX-22100
Latvija (LV), Riga, Kalpaka blvd, 12, LV-1010
Eesti (EE), Tallinn, Sadama , 25, EE-15051
Sverige (SE), Norrköping, Oceangatan, 22, SE-60238
Sverige (SE), Oxelösund, Skeppargatan, 28, SE-61331

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PSR5 Improved intermodal transport nodes and transport areas with CO2 reductions, Measurement unit: number

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