January 23, 2026
According to Sjöfartsverket, the number of ship calls to Swedish ports continued to decline in 2025, reflecting the ongoing economic slowdown.
Key figures:
- Total ship calls fell by 2.9%, from 68,124 in 2024 to 66,178 in 2025.
- This is the lowest level recorded since 2008.
- Total cargo volumes decreased by around 2.4%.
- Passenger numbers remained broadly stable at approximately 20,500,000.
- Ferry calls declined by 1.9%.
- Cruise ship calls increased by 6.7%, although total cruise passenger numbers fell slightly.
Sjöfartsverket notes a continued shift towards fewer calls by small and medium-sized vessels, while larger ships account for a greater share of traffic. The authority links the decline primarily to weak economic conditions, which continue to weigh on Swedish maritime trade.
