SEB Nordic Outlook Autumn 2024 & Seminar on Navigating the Green Transition in Transport and Logistics

Date: 21st of November
Time: 13.45-17.00
Location: SEB Innovation Centre

Join us for an insightful seminar focused on the intersection of economic outlook, transportation, and logistics within the Nordic region, emphasizing the vital role of the green transition. This event will bring together industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders to explore current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the logistics sector as we move towards a more sustainable future.

We are excited to feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including Mihkel Nestor, who will share his insights on the current economic outlook in the Nordics and its implications for the logistics industry. Representatives from notable companies such as Neste, Scania, DFDS, and EastCapital will also discuss advancements in transportation, logistics innovations, and investment trends within the sector.

Additionally, a panel discussion will take place, moderated by Kadri Vanem, featuring key voices from the industry. This discussion will delve into the logistics challenges and opportunities in the context of the green transition.

This seminar promises to provide valuable insights and foster meaningful discussions on how the Nordic region can navigate the transition towards a greener economy in transportation and logistics.

Agenda:

13:30 – 14:00
Registration & Mingle
Guests arrive, register, and have an opportunity to network over coffee.

14:00 – 14:40
Nordic Economic Outlook & Q&A
Speaker: Mihkel Nestor, Chief Economist at SEB Estonia
Economic Outlook followed by a brief Q&A.

14:40 – 14:55
Sustainable Innovations by Neste
Speaker: Jone Sestakauskaite (Manager Sustainability, Neste)
An engaging presentation on Neste’s latest developments within the renewable and circular solutions.

14:55 – 15:10
Challenges and Opportunities in Shipping’s Green Shift: Insights from DFDS
Speaker: Peeter Ojasaar (Branch Director, DFDS)
An overview of DFDS’s logistics network and its impact on regional connectivity.

15:10 – 15:25
Green Transport Initiatives by Scania
Speaker: Janno Karu (Managing Director, Scania Baltics)
A discussion on Scania’s advancements in sustainable transport and logistics technologies.

15:25 – 15:40
East Capital Park Rae: Leading Sustainable Logistics Development in Estonia
Speaker: Martin Otsa (CIO EastCapital)
A look at current investment project (Park Rae) impacting the logistics sector in Estonia.

15:40 – 16:00
Networking & Coffee Break
A break to refresh and connect with fellow attendees.

16:00 – 16:45
Panel Discussion: “Greening the way” – what is needed for transport and logistics life cycle to be sustainable? Moderated by Kadri Vanem (Miltton)

Panelists:
Mihkel Nestor (Chief Economist SEB)
Martin Õunap (Sales Manager, Neste)
Sander Salmu (Deputy Secretary General Mobility at the Estonian Ministry of Climate)
Merlin Rehema (Senior Expert in SEI Tallinn’s Sustainable Cities and Resilient Communities Unit)

A moderated discussion exploring the logistics sector’s challenges and opportunities in sustainability, including perspectives from leading industry voices.

16:45 – 17:00
Closing & Final Words
A wrap-up of the day’s discussions, with concluding remarks and acknowledgments for all participants.