Götheborg co-hosted event with Dagens Industri

10 June 2022

On Wednesday, 8th June, Götheborg finally set sail for a two-year journey with Europe and Asia in sight. As final preparations were made, Götheborg and Dagens Industri co-hosted an event nearby where panelists from the world of trade, politics and international posts spoke about a world that looks different from when Götheborg last set sail some seventeen years ago.

Götheborg co-hosted event with Dagens Industri

Photo: Pax Engström

As the world opens up, the ship Götheborg was finally able to set sail again, now on a mission to promote Swedish trade relations, and this was highlighted by a seminar to discuss what Sweden has to offer the global market, and to wave Götheborg farewell as she sailed.

More than 150 invited guests arrived to hear leading experts and industry professionals talk about new opportunities for Swedish businesses in trading places where Götheborg will land, and how to best promote Swedish businesses and all that they have to offer.

Panelists also spoke about how there is less focus on dominant markets that produce materials for the whole world. Sustainability and innovation are key on the global market now; something which Swedish companies have to offer. To highlight this, the event included an Impact Summit Pitch, featuring some of Sweden’s best and most innovative start-ups working with solutions around sea and climate change, and the blue economy.

As the event drew to a close, guests and participants were treated to the view of the harbour and a salute as Götheborg set sail.

“The Ship Götheborg was pleased to partner with DI for this event, and with other organisations that will be with us along the way. As we set sail it is good to have Swedish trade expertise and knowledgeable platforms with us to ensure that we make the most of this expedition.”
– Kristoffer Bennis, Expedition Director at Götheborg of Sweden

Dagens Industri also highlighted the topics discussed during the event. Click the link below to read the article.

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Speakers and Programme during the summit

Moderatorn Thomas Frostberg inleder seminariet
Thomas Frostberg är journalist på Sydsvenska Dagbladet och Dagens industri

Ostindiska kompaniet - historia och framtid när världen öppnar upp
Introduktion till resan och vad vi vill uppnå
Stefan Björk, ägare och ordförande, Greencarrier AB

Paneldebatt: Om möjligheterna för svenska företag i en värld som öppnar upp
Panelmedlemmar:
Cecilia Oskarsson, handelskommissionär Indien, Business Sweden
David Johansson, President Automotive, SKF Group
Henrik Einarsson, etablieringschef, Businessregion Göteborg

Export och import i en osäker värld - så säkrar du dina leverantörskedjor
Intervju med Olof König, Partner, International Commercial & Trade, Baker Mckenzie

Rapport från världen - vi gör nedslag i några städer som Götheborg kommer besöka på sin resa
Johan Nylander, Di:s korrespondent i Kina
Ulrika Andersson, Executive Vice President BA Specialty Polyols & Solutions Perstrop,

Asiens betydelse för svensk innovationskraft
Intervju med Anne Lidgard, senior rådgivare, och Fredrik Hörstedt, avdelningschef på internationella avdelningen, Vinnova.

Paneldebatt: Så ska innovation och hållbarhet sälja Sverige och svenska bolag
Panelmedlemmar
Martin N Larsson, Head of Corporate Finance, Pepin
Fredrik Hörstedt avdelningschef på internationella avd Vinnova
Anna - Karin Dahlberg, hållbarhetsdirektör, Lindex

Intervju med fokus på Sveriges möjligheter att konkurrera på de internationella marknaderna
Intervju med Jan - Olof Jacke, vd Svenskt Näringsliv

Impact Summit Pitch - Sveriges bästa, mest innovatiova startups delar sina lösningar med omvärlden
8 entreprenörer med lösningar kopplade till hav, klimat och blå ekonomi går upp och pitchar inför vår jury.

Blå ekonomi - vilka lösningar behöver Sverige?
Lillemor Lindberg, innovationsledare Blå bioekonomi, Innovatum Science Park
Goncalo Carneiro, utredare, Havs- och vattenmyndigheten

Programme and Speakers

Ostindiefararen's Christmas market is here again!

23 October 2025

It's time once again for a Christmas Market on the pier by the ship! For three days, December 5 – 7, from 10:00 to 16:00 – the area will be filled with festive scents, lights, and exhibitors offering unique handicrafts and Christmas gifts, from ceramics and textiles to jewelry and woodwork. At the market, you'll find: Exhibitors with unique Christmas gifts and crafts Activities for children, both onboard and on the pier A chance to explore the ship Götheborg Hot food and drinks to warm you in the winter chill Traditional glögg and other festive treats Live performances by Götheborg’s own shanty choir Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to kick off December with a truly maritime Christmas celebration! Warm welcome! Are you an exhibitor and want to book a table? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/oXEmXNGNH9KpYRFb6 Would you like to perform or have another great idea that fits the event? Get in touch at bokning@gotheborg.se

The Start of the China Voyage: 20-Year Anniversary Event

25 September 2025

On October 2nd, 2005, our ship set sail from Gothenburg towards China. Next week marks the 20th anniversary of that journey. We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us, the Gothenburg Maritime Museum, and the Gothenburg City Museum, with exciting activities at each location. Where: Ostindiefararen Götheborg (Pier 4, Eriksberg), Sjöfartsmuseet, Stadsmuseet When: 3rd- 5th October, Friday–Sunday, 11:00–16:00 At the ship: Knot school for kids Interactive tour with memories from the voyage (for adults) Open ship Café & shop open At the Maritime Museum: Documentary screening: To China and Home Again () Saturday 4/10 art 14:00 Lecture by our bosun, Marie-Louise: The voyage and life on Götheborg At the museums: Throughout the weekend, both the Maritime Museum and the City Museum will host lectures about the history of the Swedish East India Company and life aboard the ships. 🔗 Read more here: Sjöfartmuseet & Stadsmuseet Get your tickets now via the button below! During this event we also accept museum-card (museikort). Warm welcome!

Strategic partnership between Greencarrier and Chalmers to advance sustainable maritime research

21 August 2025

Greencarrier Group and Chalmers University of Technology are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable development in the maritime industry. For three years Greencarrier will support world-leading research and education in maritime environmental science, led by Chalmers Professor Ida-Maja Hassellöv, a global expert in the field. he partnership combines Chalmers’ academic excellence with Greencarrier’s industry knowledge to tackle urgent environmental challenges and support the shift to more responsible and resilient maritime practices. It also reinforces Chalmers’ recently launched overarching research area, Ocean, that brings together all marine and maritime research and education under one umbrella. Over the past decades, Chalmers has made significant contributions to national, EU, and international environmental policy, including within the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Long-term commitment to ocean health Greencarrier’s funding will enable long-term, socially relevant research and help train future experts in the field. The initiative is also aligned with Greencarrier’s Blue Initiative – a key part of the company’s 2027 strategy – which supports projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. “By investing in innovative projects and strategic partnerships, we aim to drive meaningful change. At Greencarrier, we believe in the power of collaboration – together, we can achieve more. We are proud to support Professor Hassellöv in her vital work, both as a scientist and as a valuable partner helping us better understand the ocean and our industry’s impact on it. Her previous research has had a significant influence, shaping policies and driving change within the maritime sector,” says Josefine Widegren, Owner and Board Member, Greencarrier Group Driving science-based change The all-embracing goal of this joint effort is to strengthen Chalmers’ role as a broad-based resource in the transition toward sustainable shipping. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the collaboration will help translate scientific knowledge into practical change. Professor Hassellöv will lead both research and doctoral education focused on the environmental impact of shipping on marine ecosystems. One of the key research areas will be improving marine risk assessments by incorporating the environmental effects of shipping, including those from shipping lanes – an area where current knowledge is limited. “I am very pleased that the research field I am dedicated to and passionate about is being given strong and long-term support through Greencarrier’s funding. This contribution will enhance scientific knowledge and, ultimately, support the health of our marine environment,” says Professor Ida-Maja Hassellöv, Chalmers University of Technology. “Greencarrier’s commitment to the marine environment is truly welcome. Our experience shows that when industry and academia work closely together, we can solve complex challenges. We look forward to more research-based development that contributes to sustainable shipping,” says Martin Nilsson Jacobi, President and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology. The strategic partnership will help translate scientific findings into industry practice and raise awareness through active knowledge sharing. Background: A shared maritime legacy Greencarrier Group and Chalmers share historical ties to Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC), the Swedish East India Company. Founded in 1731, SOIC became one of Sweden’s most successful trading ventures, helping drive national progress in shipbuilding, science, and infrastructure. The company’s global knowledge exchange laid the foundation for institutions like Chalmers. Today, Greencarrier owns Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC) and the historic ship Götheborg, a symbol of Sweden’s maritime legacy. In recognition of their shared roots and ongoing collaboration, Chalmers will serve as an honorary partner to the ship Götheborg in 2025. This shared heritage adds cultural depth to the new partnership, linking history with modern innovation and collaboration.

Götheborg co-hosted event with Dagens Industri

Speakers and Programme during the summit

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