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A knowledge hub for shortsea shipping

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Shortsea Promotion Center is a knowledge hub for Shortsea shipping in a European network of corresponding centers. It is a  collaborative project between Norwegian authorities and private entities to make Shortsea a more significant part of the intermodal value chain.

Membership and benefits

As a member of the Shortsea Promotion Centre, you have many benefits. A membership gives you and the industry visibility through our many communication channels, collaboration arenas with the entire value chain, growth through our extensive network, insight through our product owner surveys, and an extensive European network.

Sea transport is significantly more climate-friendly than truck transport, according to a new study

A new pilot study from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the Norwegian Coastal Shipowners’ Association shows that sea transport can have 30–45% lower CO₂… Read More »Sea transport is significantly more climate-friendly than truck transport, according to a new study

European Shortsea Network Summit 2025

The European Shortsea Network (ESN) gathers industry leaders, policymakers, and logistics innovators in Athens on October 14th for the European Shortsea Network Summit 2025 –… Read More »European Shortsea Network Summit 2025

DFDS connects Northwest Europe and Iberia

DFDS has enhanced its short sea services by introducing a new route between Rotterdam and Villagarcía. This route is integrated into the DFDS network, providing… Read More »DFDS connects Northwest Europe and Iberia

CMA CGM launch new short sea service – the Scandinavia West Coast Express (SWX)

CMA CGM strengthens its short sea offering in Northern Europe with the launch of the SWX service – a direct, sustainable connection between Sweden, Denmark,… Read More »CMA CGM launch new short sea service – the Scandinavia West Coast Express (SWX)