Our Way 1
INTERVIEW Four questions for JONAS KLEBERG, CHAIR
MAN OF THE BOARD What are the main strengths of Wallenius Marine Ship Management and Ship Design of today? “Our vast experience together with an uncompromised focus on environment in a broader framework of sustainability. Our Ship Management and Design operations have a forward-looking attitude where our pioneering spirit constitutes an enduring element. Ship Management and Ship Design & Newbuilding have developed several new interesting concepts within Wallenius Marine.” Why is sustainability so important for Wallenius Marine as a supplier? “Taken together, it is the only way forward and the very reason for us to remain in the industry. The potential for sustainable shipping is enormous. It is worth emphasizing that sustainability and digitalization empower each other, and they go hand-in-hand in the future of shipping. We continuously strive to push, and be part of, the development in the right direction.” How does that benefit the customers? “This is both an easy and difficult area of discussion. Combined, the effect of upstream solutions, (i.e. cleaner fuel, electrification, wind- and solar power) and SOx, NOx and particles are significant. The shipping industry as a whole can do a better job informing about the potential and the relatively low cost required in reducing emissions. Corresponding landbased measures cost considerably more, primarily due to that their SOx, NOx and particle related emissions have already been reduced. In other words, the potential for truly sustainable shipping is greater than many realize and our customers can be certain of that we work continuously to reduce our emissions. Wallenius Marine ensure that their customers are future-proofed by remaining ahead of both global and local regulations.” What are the future strategic areas for Wallenius Marine? “We are constantly looking for partners and business adhering to the principles of sustainable shipping and we will continue to strengthen our competence and knowledge. We will continue to lead the way towards truly sustainable shipping!” A GREEN MAGAZINE JONAS KLEBERG Chairman of the Board, Wallenius Marine 2 OUR WAY SHIPPING This magazine is produced in accordance with the Nordic eco-labelling system, the Swan. our way shipping Published by Soya Group Editor-in-Chief & Publisher responsible under Swedish press law Richard Jeppsson Editorial production OTW Editors Sofia Lundgren, Pia Adolfsson Jansson, Marie Gladare Art Director & Layout Artist Martin Isaksson Cover photo: Jann Lipka Printer Trydells, Laholm ~ If you have any comments or questions related to Our Way, please email: ourway@soyagroup.com ~ Copyright texts and images in Our Way may not be republished without permission from the editor or publisher responsible. ABOUT SOYA GROUP Soya Group is the collective name for a group of companies active within four main business areas: shipping, real estate, asset management and trotting. The group was founded in 1934 and the common denominator for all companies is that all business shall be carried out with a strong sustainable focus. Today, some 1,200 people work in Soya Group companies in Europe, the US and Asia. For information about how we handle your personal information, see https://www.walleniusmarine.com/ contact/data-protection-policy/. If you wish to be removed from the Our Way distribution list, please send an email to ourway@soyagroup.com. PHOTO: KARIN RÖSE