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:​

Technology, products and processes

Regulatory frameworks​

Transport economics and business models​

Purchase criteria​

Infrastructure development and investments

Understand transport quality needs: Identify the criteria major transport buyers prioritize—cost, emissions, lead time, and delivery precision—to shape the next generation of maritime systems.

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.

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.