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  • Malin Collin, Vice President Business Strategy and Deputy CEO at the Gothenburg Port Authority, speaking at the innovation platform inauguration event. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

    The Port of Gothenburg strengthens cooperation with the tech industry

    The Port of Gothenburg is involved as a partner in an innovation platform that was launched today. The platform will bring the port closer to the local and global tech industry and serve as an accelerator for digital development and sustainable logistics solutions. Through collaboration in the platform network, the port will be able to take further steps in both innovation and sustainability.

  • The terminals in the outer port area at the Port of Gothenburg. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

    Port of Gothenburg Q1 fright volumes report: Increased throughput despite import drop

    During 2022, the volume of goods at the Port of Gothenburg increased, despite the global transport system's strained situation. The port also managed to gain market shares both in Sweden and Europe. As the first quarter of 2023 is summarized at the Port of Gothenburg, it is noted that the port continues to grow in several segments, while some slowdown is observed in others.

  • Samskip vessel Helgafell approaching the APM Terminals short-sea terminal at the Port of Gothenburg. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

    Traffic started on new container line between the Port of Gothenburg and Iceland

    This morning, the shipping company Samskip's vessel Helgafell set sail from APM Terminal's short-sea terminal in the Port of Gothenburg for the first time. From now on the traffic will call at the terminal every week and then sail on to Faroese Runavik and Reykjavik in Iceland, arriving in Rotterdam four days later.

  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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