
Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 10.00 am until 4.30 pm
Ports at the Frontline: Resilient Supply Chains in a Shifting Global Landscape
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Save the Date for a high-level German-Swedish maritime forum taking place in Kiel, bringing together senior decision-makers from the port, logistics and industrial sectors across both countries.
Co-hosted by chamber members Stena Line and Port of Kiel, as well as Port of Gothenburg and Port of Hamburg Marketing, the forum will provide a platform for strategic exchange on the resilience of maritime supply chains in an increasingly complex geopolitical and economic environment.
Against the backdrop of shifting trade routes, geopolitical uncertainty and growing pressure on global logistics systems, resilient cooperation across the Baltic Sea region is becoming a decisive factor for economic stability and competitiveness. The event will offer a timely opportunity for stakeholders from Germany and Sweden to exchange perspectives, strengthen networks and deepen bilateral maritime cooperation.
The programme will include keynote speeches, a moderated high-level panel discussion, industry perspectives and dedicated networking formats. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to join a joint vessel tour aboard a Stena Line ferry, offering a practical perspective on maritime operations and cross-border connectivity.
The event will be conducted in English. A formal invitation including the detailed agenda and registration details will follow in due course. Mark the event in your already today!
Special offer: Participants travelling from Sweden are welcome the use the convenient Stena Line connection between Gothenburg and Kiel. Stena Line will offer a special return fare for event participants and will host an informal pre-welcome gathering on board during the crossing. Further information on the discount arrangement can be obtained via Ramona Dannenberg (ramona.dannenberg@stenaline.com).
© Photo: PORT OF KIEL/Meike Hansen, Archimage
10.00 to 10.30 am
Arrival of the Guests
10.30 to 10.40 am
Welcoming by the Moderator
Marina Basso Michael, Regional Director Europe Port of Hamburg Marketing
10.40 to 10.50 am
Welcome remarks
Samet Yilmaz, Mayor of the City of Kiel
Member of the Supervisory Board Port of Kiel
10.50 to 11.15 am
Keynote
Trade, Trust and Transformation: The German–Swedish Economic Corridor
Johan Holmlund, Trade Commissioner of Sweden to Germany
Business Sweden
11.15 am to 12.15 pm
Industry Perspectives and a Fireside Chat
Co-Creating Resilience: Ports and Customers Shaping Future Supply Chains
12.15 to 12.55 pm
Pannel Discussion
From Disruption to Stability: Ports as Anchors of Resilient Trade
Dr. Dirk Claus, Managing Director Port of Kiel
Hendrik Meyn, CEO Port of Hamburg Marketing Reg. Ass.
Mikko Juelich, Trade Director Germany, Stena Line
12.55 to 1.00 pm
Closing Remarks
1.00 to 3.00 pm
Networking Lunch and Vessel Tour on Board of the Stena Scandinavica
3.00 to 4.30 pm
Afterwork and Farewell in the SKAI by Haveli