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A Journey of Timber: Part 4 – The Captain

The contrast between the serenity of the vast evergreen forests in the Nordics and the bustling and teeming markets of Egypt could hardly be greater. However, the two regions are intimately connected...

SOL and CleanSea - For The Ocean

Marine debris is one of the most urgent environmental challenges facing our oceans today and it's a global problem. Along Sweden’s west coast alone, the equivalent of five full bathtubs of plastic...

New General Manager for SOL Breakbulk

We are glad to announce that Stefan Pettersson has been appointed as the new General Manager for SOL Breakbulk. For many of our breakbulk customers and partners, Stefan Pettersson is already a well...

A Journey of Timber: Part 3 – The Broker

The contrast between the serenity of the vast evergreen forests in the Nordics and the bustling and teeming markets of Egypt could hardly be greater. However, the two regions are intimately connected...

A Journey of Timber: Part 2 – The Supercargo

The contrast between the serenity of the vast evergreen forests in the Nordics and the bustling and teeming markets of Egypt could hardly be greater. However, the two regions are intimately connected...

4 Positive News for 2025

Swedish Orient Lines (SOL) CEO Tommy Kalin anticipates a promising continuation into 2025. Although the global situation remains unpredictable, numerous bright spots and exciting opportunities lie...

Meet Managing Director, Martin Kärrhage

In his role as Managing Director, Martin Kärrhage holds ultimate responsibility for TransProCon – and to do the best job possible, he prefers to stay close to the business. ”I have been with the...

A Journey of Timber: Part 1 – The Sawmill

The contrast between the serenity of the vast evergreen forests in the Nordics and the bustling and teeming markets of Egypt could hardly be greater. However, the two regions are intimately connected...

Meet Supercargo, Torbjörn Nilsson - the Spider in the Web

In the role of supercargo, Torbjörn Nilsson is the spider in the web when ships are loaded. As much cargo as possible should be boarded without compromising safety - or damaging the cargo. "My...

Fair Play in Adapting to EU ETS

Starting January 1, 2024, the shipping industry was integrated into the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Until the very end, there was – and still is – plenty of room for how to...

An Ice Cold Challenge

This winter, maritime operations and icebreaking efforts in the Bay of Bothnia have truly been put to the test due to extremely challenging ice conditions and winds. Even with SOL’s solid experiences...

5 Market Insights from the 22nd Wood from Finland Conference 2024

As a major player in the transport of sawn timber from Finland to Egypt, SOL of course sees the Wood from Finland Conference as a must-attend event. This year our CEO Tommy Kalin and Kent Tullock...

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