The next edition of GreenTech for Ports and Terminals is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to spotlight some of the visionary speakers who will be sharing their expertise on the industry’s path to a greener, more sustainable future.
Today, we sit down with Mattias Sandell, Port Development Strategist at Ports of Stockholm, to explore how ports can drive the green transition through smarter energy use, collaborative innovation, and support for alternative fuels.
Join us on 29 – 30 April 2025 in Gothenburg and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry!
What are the most significant innovations or strategies you see driving decarbonisation in ports and maritime logistics?
Electrification is essential, but it’s equally important to use energy in a smarter way—for example, through battery storage and energy management systems.
As a port, we must also support shipowners in their transition to greener fuels by enabling different solutions and being a frontrunner in our procurements and investments.
By integrating into the logistics chain for captured carbon dioxide, we also play a key role in supporting this vital decarbonisation pathway.
How is your company supporting the transition to greener operations—whether through technology, infrastructure, or collaboration?
Collaborations and knowledge-sharing with other actors are essential to achieving change and development. We work together with a wide range of stakeholders in the maritime sector in research programs, green shipping corridors, OPS projects, new fuels, noise, CCUS and much more.
Together with our customers, we aim to find the best technology and infrastructure to help them in their green transition.
Why is it important for industry professionals to attend GreenTech Europe 2025, and what key takeaways can they expect from the event?
We think it is important to attend to learn about new technology, meet interesting colleagues in the industry, and realise that you are not alone in facing challenges. We must work together and learn from each other to make this green transition.
Mattias Sandell is Port Development Strategist at Ports of Stockholm. With a Master’s in Civil Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, he brings over 25 years of experience in port infrastructure, having previously served as Technical Manager and Project Manager at Ports of Stockholm, and earlier at the Port of Gothenburg. He has been an active member of PIANC since 1996 and has represented Sweden in its Maritime Navigation Commission (MarCom) since 2013.
