Posts Tagged ‘Sweden’
LIAA Organizes a Trade Mission for Latvian Businesses to Sweden
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is organizing a trade mission for Latvian businesses to Sweden on May 11, 2026, led by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis. Representatives from 76 Latvian companies have confirmed their participation in the visit, demonstrating strong interest in expanding cooperation in one of Latvia’s most important export and investment markets.
The central event of the trade mission will be the Latvia–Sweden Business Forum in Stockholm, which will be attended by representatives of the governments, business communities, and investment sectors of both countries. On the Swedish side, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and the head of Business Sweden, the Swedish international trade promotion organization, Jan Larsson , underscoring the event’s high significance and political and economic weight.
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Originally published on 6 May
Read MoreConsid establishes new office in Gdańsk
Consid continues its international expansion in Poland. Following its establishment in Warsaw, the company is now opening a new office in Gdańsk – one of Central Europe’s fastest-growing technology regions. The expansion strengthens Consid’s presence in Poland and creates new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange between Sweden and the rapidly growing tech ecosystem around the Baltic Sea.
Gdańsk, together with Gdynia and Sopot in the so-called Tricity region, has in recent years developed into a strong hub for technology, innovation and engineering expertise. The area is home to several technical universities, a vibrant start-up environment and a growing community of developers and digital specialists.
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Originally published on 4 May
Read MoreCMP publishes results for 2025 – continued stability in a changing world
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) today publishes its results and financial statements for the 2025 financial year. For the second consecutive year, revenue exceeded SEK 1 billion, underscoring the resilience of CMP’s business in a year marked by geopolitical tension, shifting trade flows and rising demands on security and preparedness.
During 2025, CMP maintained high activity levels, with turnover amounting to MSEK 1,042. Operating profit declined by 22.4 per cent to MSEK 57.3 as a result of deliberate investments in security, resilience and future capacity, reflecting a long‑term focus on reliability, preparedness and sustainable competitiveness*.
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Originally published on 29 Apr
Read MoreEstonian startup MarkeDroid expands to Sweden’s energy market
Estonian energy startup MarkeDroid has entered the Swedish flexibility market through a partnership with Flower — giving solar and battery owners new opportunities.
Estonian smart energy management company MarkeDroid has entered the Swedish market through a new partnership with Flower, a Stockholm-based provider of flexibility services, says the official press-release. Previously, the company has already added North America to its coverage through a partnership, and also scored among Latitude59 Pitch Competition 2025 winners, securing €175K from Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN).
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Originally published on 28 Apr
Read MoreCopenhagen Malmö Port Hosts Danske Havnes Conference 2026 in Copenhagen
CMP was proud to host the Danish Ports Conference 2026, held on 14–15 April at CMP’s Cruise Terminal in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. Organised by Danske Havne and held every two years, the conference brought together more than 200 participants from Denmark’s commercial ports, authorities, companies and industry organisations.
Under the theme “Safe Ports in Uncertain Times”, this year’s conference focused on the crucial role ports play in preparedness, resilience and supply security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Over two days, participants engaged in discussions on global security, economic developments, EU port policy and the future role of ports in society.
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Originally published on 16 Apr
Read MoreStegra secures €1.4bn Financing
Stegra has agreed in principle on €1.4 billion in new financing from a combination of new and existing investors to complete the construction of its large-scale green steel plant in Boden, Sweden.
The financing round is led by Wallenberg Investments, which has formed a consortium of investors that will, through this transaction, take a leading position in Stegra. Alongside Wallenberg Investments, the consortium consists of Temasek and IMAS. Funding is further strongly supported by Stegra’s existing shareholders, including Altor who will be the second largest owner post-closing, as well as Hy24 and Just Climate. It is also supported, subject to credit approvals, by its senior and junior lenders. This provides Stegra with a fully funded path to complete the construction and commissioning of its green steel plant.
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Originally published on 14 Apr
Read MoreGasum and Wasaline continue bio-LNG agreement through 2027
Nordic energy company Gasum and shipping company Wasaline have extended their agreement for bio-LNG supply to continue through 2027. This agreement continues to strengthen the companies’ long-standing partnership.
It also underlines both companies’ commitment to developing cleaner maritime transport. Wasaline runs a carbon neutral shipping corridor between Finland and Sweden, as the company’s vessel Aurora Botnia uses batteries and biogas to operate the route. Gasum supplies the vessel with bio-LNG.
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Originally published on 13 Apr
Read More200,000 people have travelled Finnlines’ Sweden–Poland route as it marks 2 years
Since launching its ferry route between Malmö and Świnoujście on April 10, 2024, Finnlines has transported over 200,000 passengers and drivers in its first two years of operation. To mark the two-year milestone, Finnlines is adding an extra Saturday evening departure from Malmö on April 18 and April 25, bringing the total to two departures on those dates.
“Reaching over 200,000 passengers and drivers in just two years is a testament to the strength of this route. We have seen a steady increase in demand as more discover the convenience of a direct connection between Malmö, a key hub in southern Sweden close to Copenhagen, and northern Poland, with easy access to Germany,” says Marco Palmu, Head of Passenger Services at Finnlines.
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Originally published on 8 Apr
Read MoreCandela takes the boat to Mumbai
Electric boat company Candela, which is a tenant of Ports of Stockholm, has secured extensive orders for its hydrofoiling vessels from countries around the world. Now the first ship is being delivered from Frihamnen port, via Stockholm Norvik Port, to Mumbai. And of course it will be delivered by sea.
The first of Candela’s electric vessels, the P-12, left Frihamnen port in central Stockholm for Stockholm Norvik Port under its own power in early April. There, the vessel was loaded onto a larger vessel for onward transport by sea via Antwerp to Mumbai in India.
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Originally published on 10 Apr
Read MoreGovernment to accelerate electrification and phase-out of fossil fuels
To reach net zero emissions by 2045, Sweden must electrify its transport sector. In the Spring Amending Budget, the Government and the Sweden Democrats intend to allocate more funding to expand the electric vehicle premium and to increase government agencies’ purchasing of fossil-free alternatives.
“Electrification is the future. These are two proposals aimed at furthering the transition by electrifying our transportation and thereby making society less sensitive to, for example, oil price surges,” says Acting Minister for Climate and the Environment Johan Britz.
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Originally published on 7 Apr
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