The Port of Gothenburg continues to strengthen its position as the Nordic region’s leading freight hub. During the first three quarters of 2025, container volumes rose by four percent, reaching record levels both at the quayside and on the rail network. RoRo traffic is also showing renewed growth after a slower period, while car and energy volumes have declined.
On October 26, the French shipping company CMA CGM launched a new direct service between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia. Together with the services operated by Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd and MSC, the port now has three direct lines for containers to and from Asia every week.
The Swedish Maritime Administration and the Port of Gothenburg are cancelling the joint procurement process for dredging works within the Skandia Gateway project. The reason is that the bids received exceed the budgeted costs for the state-funded portion of the project.
Climate-smart quay construction in Skandia Gateway: 30% lower CO₂ emissions at only 1% higher cost, thanks to material requirements and innovation.
Furetank has secured large-scale access to biogas and from 2025, will be able to operate its entire EU-based fleet fossil-free. Today, the majority run on biogas, and Fure Valö demonstrated completely fossil-free operation at the Donsö Shipping Meet with HVO100 bunkered in the Port of Gothenburg. The Port of Gothenburg views this initiative as an important step in the green transition of shipping.
The Port of Gothenburg now offers two direct container services to Asia, enhancing access for Swedish industries. The new Gemini Alliance service begins alongside MSC's existing service, increasing sailing frequency and connectivity to multiple Chinese ports, benefiting trade efficiency.
Höegh Autoliners today celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at the Port of Gothenburg. The vessel was sponsored by Mrs Jenny Westermark, Senior Vice President, GTO Production Logistics at Volvo Group, who performed the traditional bottle-breaking. An array of sustainable Volvo Group cargo provided a spectacular showpiece for the proceedings.
The Port of Gothenburg continued its positive growth trajectory in the first half of the year, handling 470,000 containers (TEU*). Efficiency improvements were also noted, driven by a higher share of fully loaded containers and reduced repositioning of empty units. At the same time, rail freight to and from the port reached record levels.
Starting in Week 35, the Port of Gothenburg will be added to the updated Asia–Europe service AE5/NE4, operated by the Gemini Cooperation – a strategic alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Strengthening Gothenburg’s role as a logistics hub and providing Swedish industry with more sustainable and competitive transport options.
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate the port's car terminal. The agreement enables Wallenius Wilhelmsen to ramp up preparations for taking over the terminal, starting February 2, 2026.
The Port of Gothenburg has signed new agreements with one of its largest customers in the energy sector, Inter Terminals Sweden. The agreements benefit both parties by providing increased predictability and long-term stability, creating favorable conditions for further investments in the ongoing energy transition of their respective operations.
When the Port of Gothenburg and Castellum develop Halvorsäng Logistics Park together, it’s about more than just logistics space. With the goal of creating a sustainable hub for future electric transport flows, solar panels, battery storage, charging infrastructure, and smart energy management are being integrated from the start in collaboration with Buddy Energy.
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract for the construction of a transformer station serving the port's container and car terminals. The facility is a key part of the infrastructure required to enable shore power connection for both container vessels and car/RoRo ships – something that will be available at the port before 2030.
The container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg continue to grow—in terms of handled goods. However, the handling of empty containers has decreased, which is a positive development for the efficiency of cargo flows. Container flows by rail also continue to rise and have now reached an all-time high. These are some of the key insights from the port's reported cargo volume statistics for Q1.
St1 and St1 Biokraft delivered Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane to Terntank's Tern Ocean at Gothenburg Port, marking a significant step toward large-scale supply for shipping. The Port of Gothenburg aims to be Scandinavia's leading alternative fuel hub, facilitating the maritime sector's transition.
Even though container ships are primarily designed to transport standard containers, they can also accommodate breakbulk cargo, items that exceed the limitations of container dimensions. This capability is especially evident on the largest container ships offering direct weekly services between the Port of Gothenburg and ports in Asia.
A pilot project using a hydrogen generator to supply electricity to ships docked at the Port of Gothenburg is now in its final phase. The method may pave the way for reduced emissions in other ports where conventional shore power connections are not feasible.
With the arrival of the cruise ship AIDAmar in the morning, the start of the 2025 cruise season in Gothenburg is now official. In the coming months, nearly 100,000 tourists are expected to arrive by sea to explore the city and its attractions. A total of 64 cruise ships will visit Gothenburg Port this year.
A new container service with direct traffic between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia is now launched by MSC, the world's largest container shipping company. Every week, MSC vessels with a capacity of over 15,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) will transport goods between the Port of Gothenburg and ports in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
In April, the Skandia Gateway fairway deepening project celebrates one year since construction began at the Port of Gothenburg. While progress is continuing according to plan, efforts are also being made to meet the project's climate ambitions. This requires both creativity and tough priorities.
