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  • Skandia Gateway project cancels dredging contract procurement

    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.

  • Furetank Achieves Fully Fossil-Free Operations with Renewable Fuels

    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.

  • New direct service between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia now underway

    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 names Höegh Moonlight at the Port of Gothenburg

    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 gains new direct service to Asia

    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 signs 25-year agreement with Inter Terminals

    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.

  • Halvorsäng Logistics Park to become hub for future electric logistics

    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.

    Conceptual rendering of Logistics buildings in the Port of Gothenburg area.
  • Port of Gothenburg Q1 report: More laden containers and record rail volumes

    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.

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