Trade Mission to Nor-Shipping 2025

Why Norway?

Leading in zero-emission shipping
Norway is at the forefront of the maritime industry’s shift to zero emissions with initiatives like hydrogen-powered vessels and full electrification. Key projects include the MF Hydra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered ferry, and the Yara Birkeland, a fully autonomous electric container ship.

Investment in infrastructure
Significant investments are being made in shore power infrastructure, allowing ships to turn off their engines while docked, thus reducing fuel use and pollution in major ports such as Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger.

Advancing CCS technology
Norway is pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for ships. Projects like Longship are demonstrating the potential for large-scale maritime carbon sequestration, helping companies meet stringent environmental regulations.

Smart shipping innovations
Norway is enhancing maritime logistics through technologies such as autonomous navigation, AI-driven route optimization, and sensor-based monitoring, setting a global standard in sustainable and autonomous maritime operations.

Green corridor initiative
A recent Memorandum of Understanding between Rotterdam and Oslo aims to accelerate the green transition in maritime transport. This includes deploying zero-emission SeaShuttle vessels, powered by green hydrogen, enhancing the collaboration on sustainable practices and technologies.

Why Nor-Shipping is Essential

Nor-Shipping provides a crucial platform for networking, showcasing sustainable practices, and aligning with global ESG standards. It offers a venue for businesses to stay current with regulatory trends and explore innovative technologies and strategies.