At Samskip, we believe the most powerful partnerships emerge when two organizations share the same vision for performance, sustainability, and long-term value creation. Our relationship with Ovako one of the world’s most respected producers of clean, high-quality engineering steel is a clear example of what can be achieved when ambition and responsibility move forward together.

Ovako is a company defined by precision and purpose. Operating in more than 30 countries and supported by 2,700 employees, their entire production approach is built around innovation, technical expertise, and a commitment to dramatically lower environmental impact. Their steel made from 97% recycled material and produced through electric arc furnace technology, has a world-leading low carbon footprint, enabling lighter, stronger, and more efficient solutions for the bearing, transport, and manufacturing sectors. This dedication to sustainability is not a recent development; since 2015, Ovako has reduced its CO₂e emissions by 59%, and has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2045. Their purpose captures it best: Together we create steel for a decarbonized society.

For Ovako, excellence is not an abstract concept. It is visible in the consistent cleanliness of their steel, the reliability it delivers in critical applications, the customer-driven innovation that allows them to design tailored solutions, and the deep technical expertise of their metallurgists and specialists who support clients from material selection to end-use performance. This combination of quality, ingenuity, and responsibility mirrors Samskip’s own approach to logistics, forming the foundation for a partnership that has become both strategic and transformative.

Ted Lundström, Head of Global Logistics at Ovako, describes the cooperation with clarity and conviction. “Samskip puts sustainability into real action, just as we do at Ovako. It’s not just words. Through low-carbon transport solutions, they help us reduce our environmental footprint and reach ambitious climate targets. What truly sets them apart is that they deliver this sustainability in an efficient and competitive way, strengthening Ovako’s market position and giving our customers a clear advantage in achieving their own goals. Samskip understands that we compete in the same market arena and succeed together.”

His perspective reflects a truth both companies understand deeply: competitiveness and sustainability are not opposing forces. When approached with the right expertise, they reinforce one another. As Ted explains, “Our task is to demonstrate that high performance and a reduced environmental footprint do not require compromise. Samskip shares this understanding and helps us maximize the potential of every transport mode while meeting the demanding requirements of our market.”

Through Samskip’s multimodal capabilities, efficient modal shifting, and low-carbon logistics solutions, Ovako strengthens its position as a leader not only in steel production, but also in responsible and future-ready supply chain management. The partnership brings speed, reliability, and environmental performance into a single, unified approach enabling both companies to support their customers with solutions that are competitive today and prepared for the demands of tomorrow.

This collaboration also carries a message that extends beyond industry boundaries. As Ted notes, “We hope that our cooperation can serve as a clear example to politicians, authorities, and other stakeholders that it is possible to achieve competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability without compromise. But for intermodal transport to be scaled to the next level, industry efforts alone are not enough. We now need a modern, predictable, and supportive regulatory framework that enables these solutions to grow, innovate, and deliver their full potential for society and the climate.”

Together, Samskip and Ovako are demonstrating what forward-looking partnership truly means: two companies in different sectors but driven by the same conviction; that world-class performance and world-leading sustainability must grow together, strengthening industries, enabling customers, and contributing to a cleaner, more resilient future for everyone.