Successful Port of Zwolle Harbor Dinner: Samskip wins Harbor Award 2024

On Monday evening, Port of Zwolle hosted a successful Harbor Dinner, bringing together stakeholders from the maritime and logistics sector to discuss the future of the port and the wider Zwolle region. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Harbor Award 2024 to Samskip, a leading player in multimodal transport. Keynote speakers Dimitri van Rijn (CEO, National Maritime Manufacturing Authority, Ministry of Economic Affairs) and Bart Kuipers (Port Economist, Erasmus University) provided valuable insights into the maritime manufacturing industry and human capital.

Samskip Wins Harbor Award 2024

During the dinner, Samskip was presented with the Harbor Award 2024. Samskip CEO Kari-Pekka Laaksonen accepted the award, with the jury praising the company for its innovative commitment to climate-neutral transport and its contribution to strengthening both the port area and the regional economy.

Samskip is a leading international logistics provider with a strong focus on intermodal and sustainable transport. With a global network and integrated solutions across sea, rail, and road, the company contributes to more efficient and environmentally friendly logistics. Recent initiatives include the deployment of electric trucks, optimization of the rail terminal, and strengthening of the barge connection in the Zwolle region. The company’s recent establishment within the Port of Zwolle underlines Samskip’s long-term vision and continued investment in the region.

The Harbor Award of the Year is an annual recognition for a person, organization, or initiative that has made a significant contribution to the development of Port of Zwolle. The award symbolizes innovation, collaboration, and impact, highlighting the importance of progress in the region.

Port of Zwolle Harbor Dinner

The Harbor Dinner is an annual event organized by Port of Zwolle in cooperation with Regio Zwolle United, the social foundation of football club PEC Zwolle. The event strengthens connections between logistics businesses, port companies, educational institutions, and government organizations, both within and beyond the region.