The Swedish Export Credit Agency hosted event in London
16 August 2022
In June, The Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) joined the Götheborg as a partner to showcase Swedish exports from Europe to Asia. In London, they hosted a well attended seminar for international banks on board the Götheborg in Canary Wharf.
Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
We are very proud to have EKN, a Swedish government agency that supports export companies and the internationalisation of Swedish business, as partners with us on our Asia Expedition 2022/2023.
“This voyage will create unique opportunities for Swedish exports around the world and the mission of EKN is to offer attractive financing solutions”, says Anna-Karin Jatko, Director General at EKN.
The ship will visit important hubs for trade and finance, such as London and Singapore, where EKN will host events. The transition to a fossil-free society represents a tremendous business opportunity for Swedish companies, given their long history of developing the technology required to meet the rapidly increasing demand for solutions in renewable energy and other areas that help build a more sustainable world.
“Swedish companies offer the kind of solutions the world needs right now and EKN makes this technology accessible by covering loans that finance exports of Swedish goods and services”, says Jatko and adds, “The demand for sustainable and technologically innovative solutions in infrastructure, energy production, transportation and health care is significant in many of the countries visited by Götheborg of Sweden, which is why EKN is on board.”
During the week in London, EKN hosted a very well attended event for international banks. The seminar focused around the development of global trade, and the growing interest in sustainable solutions and products from Sweden for Asian investment projects in infrastructure and energy.
Alper Killic, Global Head of Project & Export Finance, Standard Chartered Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking, gave a retrospect on the development of global trade and emphasized the need for investment in infrastructure and social welfare in several countries. Magnus MontanCEO, SEK Svensk Exportkredit, promoted the Swedish export credit system in a time with war and uncertainties.
We want to direct a big thank you to both EKN and their guests in London for a wonderful event.
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
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.
