Sustainable transport

We invest holistically to contribute to transforming significant transport flows in society – from ports to end customers – to make these sustainable and more efficient. In addition, we initiate developing new infrastructure assets through partnerships with both private and public stakeholders. Polar Structure contributes with know-how competence and capital in several parts of the value chain.

Railway
Decarbonizing the transportation sector is crucial for a transition to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases. Domestic transport accounts for approximately 20 percent of the EU’s total emissions, with cars, trucks, and buses accounting for no less than roughly 95 percent of these emissions. The railway network, therefore, plays a decisive role in the transition to a more sustainable society. Historically, investments in railway infrastructure have been lacking, but the railways have recently become one of the EU’s and Sweden’s highest priority areas.

We founded Nordic Rail Estate to enable increased use of the railway network for passenger traffic and freight transport. By developing and owning modern railway facilities in strategic locations, we can help solve the problem of the need for more train maintenance depots and transshipment centers for the railway sector.

Logistics
Well-functioning supply chains have never been more critical, and the logistics sector plays an increasingly important role in the economy of cities and communities. A sustainable and efficient logistics sector largely depends on a combination of well-functioning infrastructure such as rail, ports, and warehousing.

We have founded Nordic Distribution Center, which develops and manages modern and sustainable logistics facilities in strategically positioned locations to enable a seamless transition of railway transport and emission-free last-mile logistics into the cities.

Charging infrastructure
An electrified transport network between ports, railways, and industrial cities is a historic opportunity to reduce emissions and lower costs. Developing a robust charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric transport is crucial to making the transition from the port to the end customer.

Polar Structure has founded Polar Charge, which, together with Einride will form an essential part of this value chain by building charging stations for heavy electric transport in Sweden and globally.

Land
We have founded Polar Land, which, together with Train Alliance, buys and owns strategically located property and provides other portfolio companies with ready-to-build land to develop infrastructure assets and last-mile logistics.