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The security of supply of sea transports should be looked at broadly – the Finnish flag is not a solution to security of supply, even in a war situation

The recent report on maritime security of supply is a great opening on the Finnish security of supply when maritime transport concerned. It pushes us to change the focus from the Finnish flag during the state of war, towards other disruptions in supply chains and different operating models, taking into account also alternative routes, forms … Continue reading The security of supply of sea transports should be looked at broadly – the Finnish flag is not a solution to security of supply, even in a war situation →

The development of maritime safety in the Baltic Sea, how does the war in Ukraine affect it?

Statistics show that major oil accidents in the world's seas and, above all, the amount of oil spilled into the sea have decreased year by year. This information is of course gratifying, but what is the situation in the Baltic Sea? Figure 1. The amount of oil spilled into the sea in oil accidents 1970-2022. … Continue reading The development of maritime safety in the Baltic Sea, how does the war in Ukraine affect it? →

Ulla Tapaninen Logistics professional of the Year

Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics LOGY ry awarded the Logistics Professional of the Year award to Doctor of Technology, professor Ulla Tapaninen. The recognition was announced on February 9, 2023 at the LOGY Conference, an annual logistics and procurement industry event. The award committee wrote: ""Tapaninen is an advocate of logistics and shipping, who … Continue reading Ulla Tapaninen Logistics professional of the Year →

The impact of the Green Transition and the Russian war in Ukraine on maritime affairs

The first step towards the maritime cluster of the future is to let go of the old world. There is no return to the supremacy of fossil fuels. The future belongs to those who know how to build their future both by giving up the transit traffic of Russian cargo and dependence on fossil fuels. … Continue reading The impact of the Green Transition and the Russian war in Ukraine on maritime affairs →

What makes the Baltic Sea polluted? Waste and sewage from ships

John Nurminen Foundation and Traficom have launched a project whose goal is to identify the most harmful and dangerous chemical emissions into the Baltic Sea related to washing the tanks of chemical tankers in Finnish ports. At the same time, it is intended to find solutions to reduce permitted emissions. Many people outside the industry … Continue reading What makes the Baltic Sea polluted? Waste and sewage from ships →

Do we have enough resources for research on shipping?

"Good research requires several different perspectives on the same topic. By collaborating across borders on the same topics, we can carry out sufficient research examining the problem at hand, even if the research resources of one country are smaller." Maritime research has never been this easy, writes Joakim Dahlman in Svenska Sjöfarts Tidningen on September … Continue reading Do we have enough resources for research on shipping? →

What is the fuel of the future shipping?

Next winter will be difficult throughout Europe. The prices of fossil fuels, coal, gas and electricity have skyrocketed as a result of the war in Ukraine. On the other hand, the increase in the price of fossil energy accelerates the development and introduction of renewable forms of energy. Different alternative fuels are also constantly brought … Continue reading What is the fuel of the future shipping? →