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Port of Gothenburg

Nov 08
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Gothenburg RoRo Volumes Rise 2% in First Nine Months

By 2026 Newsletter week 45
  • The Port of Gothenburg handled 405,000 RoRo units during January–September 2026, up 2% compared with the same period in 2025. Both imports and exports contributed to the increase.
  • Passenger traffic remained broadly stable at 1.14 million, while cruise calls fell by 27%, from 55 to 40.
  • New cars: handling increased by 14% to 197,000 vehicles, with imports rising by 29% and exports by 10%.
  • Containers: total throughput remained virtually unchanged at 698,000 TEU. Laden container volumes increased by 2%, while empty volumes fell by 11%.
  • Rail: container movements rose by 2% to 403,000 TEU, putting rail traffic on course for another record year.
  • Energy products: volumes increased by 10% to 16.5 million tonnes.
  • Dry bulk and breakbulk: handling rose by 1% to 266,000 tonnes.

Read the Port of Gothenburg’s update here: https://www.portofgothenburg.com/about/articles/5-insights-into-cargo-volumes/

Nov 08
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Stena Line’s Arendal Terminal Moves Closer to 2031 Opening

By 2026 Newsletter week 45

The Port of Gothenburg has awarded NCC the contract to design and deliver Stena Line’s new terminal in Arendal, advancing the planned relocation of its ferry operations from central Gothenburg.

The project will bring Stena Line’s Denmark and Germany services together in the outer harbour, alongside existing port and logistics infrastructure. It will also release the current terminal sites for urban development.

The preliminary timetable:

  • 2027: terminal design and cost estimates, with Sweco acting as design consultant.
  • Early 2028: construction could begin, subject to the environmental permit becoming legally binding and costs remaining within available funding.
  • 2031: the new terminal is expected to enter service.

Works include upgrading terminal areas and utilities, adapting and extending berths, foundations for new linkspans, and installing electrical, fibre and security systems. Stena Line says the terminal can be designed from the outset to accommodate its new vessels on order.

May 09
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PORTS

By 2025 Newsletter week 19

Hydrogen Powers Ships at Berth – a Pioneering Pilot Project in the Port of Gothenburg

As part of a forward-thinking pilot project, green hydrogen is now being used to generate electricity for ships at berth in Gothenburg. The hydrogen-powered generator supplied vessels like STENA SCANDINAVICA and STENA GERMANICA via existing shore power connections — offering a promising solution for ports lacking the infrastructure for traditional OPS.

With stricter EU regulations approaching in 2030, mobile hydrogen generators could be a game changer for ports worldwide seeking to reduce emissions.

https://www.goteborgshamn.se/press/nyhetsrum/#/pressreleases/vaetgas-foersoerjer-fartyg-med-el-i-pilottest-i-goeteborgs-hamn-3384768

Oct 11
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Hydrogen Refuelling Station for Heavy Traffic Opens at the Port of Gothenburg

By 2024 Newsletter week 41

A new hydrogen refuelling station for heavy vehicles has opened at the Port of Gothenburg, marking a significant step in the port’s commitment to sustainable transport. Operated by Circle K, the station will cater to trucks and other large vehicles, supporting the transition to zero-emission transport. The initiative is part of the Tranzero Initiative, aiming to cut CO2 emissions within the port by 70% by 2030.

For more details, visit the Port of Gothenburg newsroom.

Nov 03
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Port of Gothenburg Q3: Containers Up, Ro-Ro Down

By 2023 Newsletter week 44

The Swedish purchasing power remains low in the wake of economic downturn, resulting in reduced container imports. However, overall container handling in the Port of Gothenburg is increasing as the Swedish export industry continues to thrive, with the forestry sector leading the way.

Intra-European Ro-Ro traffic decreased by 6% during the first three quarters of the year. Like the container segment, import volumes have gone down, but the upturn on the export side has not compensated to the same extent as in the container segment.

Apr 21
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North Sea Port and Port of Gothenburg: five-year partnership

By 2022 Newletter week 16

North Sea Port and the Port of Gothenburg have signed an agreement to work closely together. Setting up a network of medium-sized European ports and working on energy management in the ports are central to this.

The ports have things in common: the Volvo Car factories that are located in both ports, and the daily roro ships from DFDS, sailing between Gothenburg and Ghent.

The ports want

  • to strengthen their commercial interests and support the flow of goods between the two ports
  • to share knowledge in the field of energy management in the port. This concerns the introduction of renewable energy sources, environmental management and sustainable port management. To this end, research into further digitization will be carried out. In this context, the ports will exchange employees in the future.
  • to check whether they can jointly submit projects for European financing in the fields of sustainability, energy transition, digitization, and the European transport network.

The agreement was signed during a visit by North Sea Port to the Port of Gothenburg on Wednesday 20 April.