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Gothenburg Port Authority CEO Elvir Dzanic, left, and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka pledged their two ports will work together on a host of issues. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.

6 March 2023 14:10

The Port of Gothenburg signs cooperative agreement with the Port of Los Angeles

Officials with the Port of Gothenburg Port of Los Angeles have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their relationship and cooperation on a number of key topics, including sustainability, digital and physical infrastructure, and potential trade opportunities. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles last week.

DFDS 20 new vehicles put into service today form one of the world's largest heavy electric truck fleets. Photo: Gothenburg Port authority.

3 March 2023 13:21

DFDS puts 20 electric trucks into service in Gothenburg

On 3 March, logistics company DFDS is launching a new fleet of 20 electric trucks in Gothenburg. This is the single biggest delivery of heavy electric trucks in the Nordic region. The new electric trucks will be based in the DFDS truck depot in Arendal, in the outer area of the Port of Gothenburg.

The first passage through the new priority lane for electric trucks, taking place at APM Terminals gate 4 in the Port of Gothenburg. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

1 March 2023 13:00

APM Terminals introduce priority for electric trucks in the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg

As of 1 March, electric trucks are being granted priority passage and handling in the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg. This initiative is being used by terminal operator APM Terminals to favour those haulage firms that have already started to convert their vehicle fleets, while at the same time giving an additional incentive to those considering investing in electrification.

Around 30% of Swedish imports and exports currently pass through the Port of Gothenburg, along with more than half of all container freight. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

24 February 2023 17:12

Gothenburg named the best logistics location in Sweden

The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden's best logistics locations. As Sweden's largest cargo hub, the Port of Gothenburg plays a decisive role in the award according to the jury, who state that the port's infrastructure, investment program and growing cargo volumes form a good basis for future growth in the region.

The Gothenburg Port Authority's inspection vessel M/S Hamnen on assignment. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

13 February 2023 11:55

The Port of Gothenburg’s inspection vessel to be electrified

Having been in service around the clock as an inspection vessel at the Port of Gothenburg since 1979, it’s now time for M/S Hamnen to be converted to run on electrical power. This means the vessel can be expected to remain in the port’s service for many years to come.

Elvir Dzanic. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

7 February 2023 12:00

Gothenburg Port Authority CEO Elvir Dzanic resigns - leaves his post in August

On Tuesday, Gothenburg Port Authority CEO Elvir Dzanic formally submitted his letter of resignation. Dzanic intends to continue leading the company together with Vice President Malin Collin until August 7.

“Helgafell” is one of the Samskip vessels that might call at the Port of Gothenburg as the new traffic starts in April. Photo: Samskip.

3 February 2023 10:14

New container line connects the Port of Gothenburg with Iceland

On April 5, the shipping company Samskip will call at APM Terminals in the Port of Gothenburg for the first time. The traffic will serve the container terminal every week and then sail on to Faroese Runavik and Reykjavik in Iceland, then arriving in Rotterdam four days later.