Cargo Express

Cargo Express is a project co-financed by the Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak (ÖKS) program – an EU initiative that supports cross-border cooperation in southern Scandinavia to drive the development of sustainable and innovative transport solutions. 

Cargo Express focuses on developing a sustainable and efficient maritime transport system within Europe, aiming to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly transport solutions across national borders.

About the project 

Cargo Express primary goal is to develop the design of a future maritime transport network - with calls in several key ports within the Kattegat-Skagerak area to facilitate a shift of significant amounts of cargo volumes from land to sea​.

The project aims at identifying what is needed for the proposed design to be realised, taking into account significant factors such as:​

• Purchase criteria

• Technology, products and processes

• Regulatory frameworks​

• Transport economics and business models​

• Infrastructure development and investments

   

Why Cargo Express? 

The project builds on successful Norwegian initiatives, such as ASKO Maritime’s autonomous and electric shipping solutions, and adapts these innovations for cross-border applications. By bridging industrial ecosystems, we aim to lead the shift towards green shipping corridors and achieve significant reductions in road-based freight. 

Key objectives 

With Cargo Express we want to: 

• Understand transport quality needs: Identify the criteria major transport buyers prioritize — including cost, emissions, lead time, and delivery precision —to shape the next generation of maritime system.
• Develop new concepts: Based on scenario analysis and data-driven insights, we design effective and scalable solutions for short-sea shipping routes, particularly between Sweden’s west coast and the Oslo Fjord area.
• Promote collaboration: Foster partnerships between Swedish automotive and Norwegian maritime clusters, integrating national and regional expertise to tackle cross-border transport challenges.
• Scale and sustain: Develop a roadmap for implementing autonomous, fossil-free maritime systems by 2032.