About the company

The company

The ship Götheborg is owned by SOIC (Svenska Ostindiska Companiet). SOIC is also the owner of Rederi Götheborg AB, that bare boat charters Götheborg.

Götheborg of Sweden is the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship. In 2022 and 2023 the ship has been on a year-long expedition. In June 2023 she returned to Gothenburg to officially open the city's 400-year anniversary with gun salute.

Our owners

SOIC is a fully owned subsidiary of Greencarrier Group, a family-owned company with over 40 years of history specializing in logistics solutions. Greencarrier Group comprises several businesses in the Nordic and Baltic countries and offers global logistics solutions with all modes of transport, focusing on knowledge, innovation and sustainable solutions.

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Meet the owner of Götheborg

In this article the owner of Greencarrier Group, Stefan Björk, shares his personal motivations behind acquiring the Götheborg – a business decision made by the heart. With candor, he discusses the inherent challenges and remarkable advantages of owning the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship. He also opens up about why he welcomes and encourages other companies and partners to join him and Greencarrier on the extraordinary journey and adventure that is Götheborg. This is a read that should not be missed!

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The ship's principal patron and godmother

We are very proud to present His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf as the ship’s principal patron and Her Majesty Queen Silvia as the ship’s godmother.

Lars G Malmer

Chairman

Stefan Björk

Owner Greencarrier

Johan Jemdahl

Board Member

Josefine Widegren

Head of HR Greencarrier

Peter Alexandersson

Board member

We're looking for volunteers next week!

16 April 2025

Spring is truly here, and we’ve started getting ready to rig all three topmasts. We’re now looking for help with applying tar to the standing rigging. You’re welcome to join us for anything from a full week to just half a day. Unfortunately, we can’t offer accommodation, but we do provide lunch and have work clothes available. Please bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty to wear underneath, depending on the weather. If you’re interested, please send an email to volunteer@gotheborg.se

Spring market 2025

09 April 2025

We are opening the gates to a 1700s-inspired Spring market on the pier of the East Indiaman! Come and enjoy a coffee on the cozy cannon deck with films rolling, and take the opportunity to check or diverse vendours at our market. We will have activities for both children and adults, both onboard the ship and on the pier. We welcome the whole family to join us onboard the East Indiaman Götheborg! Opening Hours: April 12-13 : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Pier 4, Eriksberg, Gothenburg (Nearest bus stop: Sörhallstorget, or Eriksberg ferry stop if taking the ferry.) Buy tickets here, or at the entrance! For those of you who wish to be part of the market or want more information (musicians, exhibitors, artisans, food operators), please send an email to info@gotheborg.se.

We are hiring

01 April 2025

Are you looking for a part time job? Then we have one right here!

Greencarrier Group
Greencarrier is a global group offering logistics solutions all over the world, focusing on knowledge, innovation and sustainable solutions. SOIC and Greencarrier share common values and when we start our journey towards a sustainable future with commerce, shipping and logistics as our base, Svenska Ostindiska Companiet is simply our starting point. We like challenges, and our attitude is:
Yes, it's possible!