Articles and blogposts on Maritime

How should the maritime transport industry manage the risks associated with electric or gas-powered vehicles? These issues are being discussed and investigated by participants in the RISE-led research project LASH FIRE. "We are now addressing the next level of risks," says Martin Carlsson at Stena…

Autonomous passenger ferry concepts are already in operation and are expected to become an everyday reality. Ensuring a similar or improved level of operation and safety compared to traditional ferries, is key to broader acceptance and adoption of this concept.

Stena Line’s new concept vessel Stena Futuro can reduce energy usage by 20 percent or more, combining existing technologies such as wing sails and air lubrication. RISE independently assessed the saving potential of the wing sails and helped with a study to confirm that the vessel fulfills certain …

Proactivity from all parties is a must if 'The Sustainable Port' is to become a reality. This is the view of Mikael Lind, Senior Strategic Research Advisor at RISE with a special focus on maritime transport and logistics. He calls for increased cooperation and more innovative initiatives if the por…

Uncertainty about shipping arrival times is a major source of dissatisfaction among transport buyers. One solution is the 'Virtual Watch Tower Network' – a Facebook for transport, where everyone has their own page. Information about disruptions to deliveries and other important events is shared bet…

To remain competitive in technology and industry, Sweden needs strong partners in Europe and beyond. A decades-long business relationship with South Korea in shipping is now creating new opportunities – in completely different industries.

The maritime transport sector is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. There is an urgent need to reduce the industry's carbon footprint. Wind power, a technology with millennia-old roots, is experiencing a renaissance and could be the key to climate neutrality.

The climate is changing at an alarming rate, with devastating consequences worldwide. For Venice in Italy, the situation has long been precarious. A too significant rise in sea levels could erase the city from the map.

"Courage is essential. Success isn't guaranteed, but without trying, you'll never find out," says Robert Aronsson, Construction Manager at Totech, reflecting on the subject of 3D printing. In 2023, the company took a bold step by printing its first hydraulic block in stainless steel. This achieveme…

The number of permit applications for offshore wind power along Sweden’s coasts is increasing significantly. Through analyses, test, verification, and consultation, RISE actively supports both wind power operators and authorities.

Textiles are the most exciting material one can possibly work with – or so some of us think! Starting from eternally long and super-thin fibres, we can produce fabrics that provide warmth, protection and make us feel good-looking. In addition, textile fibres are used in numerous technical applicati…

When it comes to digitalisation, although shipping was a slow starter compared to, say, the automotive industry, nowadays things are changing at a rapid rate even at shipping companies and ports. As a consequence, the risk of cyber attacks in maritime environments has increased. The employed counte…

The Swedish shipping industry generates sales of just over SEK 85 billion, indirectly employs 100,000 people and transports more than 170 million tonnes of goods and 67 million passengers – every year. Now, international regulations require significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions from shipp…

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