With preliminary studies, risk analyses, simulations, environmental permits and other types of preparatory work already completed, the final obstacle has now been overcome to kick-start the Skandia Gateway project. This is via approval from the EU Commission, which confirms that state funding for a Port of Gothenburg fairway deepening does not constitute state aid.
In 2024, a highly extensive and technologically advanced infrastructure project will commence in the Port of Gothenburg Energy Port, where a 300-meter-long quay will be completely rebuilt to get a complete 2.0 upgrade. Now, the Swedish construction company Peab has been contracted for the first phase of the job.
The charging infrastructure for heavy trucks continues to develop in the Port of Gothenburg. Through a collaboration between Göteborg Energi and the Gothenburg Port Authority, additional charging facilities for heavy traffic are now available in the port. Four charging spots with up to 350 kW capacity are now operational at Port Entry.
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. This is according to the Port of Gothenburg's volume report for the third quarter of 2023.
At around 11 o'clock local time on Friday morning, the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived according to plan in the Port of Gothenburg. “This is one of the largest warships we have received in the port, and it has required a lot of planning up until the last minute," says Erik Waller, Deputy Harbor Master at the Gothenburg Port Authority.
Thanks to a collaboration between parties in the logistics hub of the Port of Gothenburg, a unique transshipment solution is now being introduced, enabling significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions for the Swedish forest industry group Södra.
On Tuesday, a truly unique ship arrived at the Port of Gothenburg for the first time. The container ship Laura Maersk is powered by biomethanol, resulting in a big step towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. But this is merely the beginning - nearly 200 methanol ships are currently on order by the shipping industry.
With a new name, Gothenburg Wood Terminal aims to further emphasize its position as the central timber terminal in the Port of Gothenburg. As a key link in the supply chain between Swedish sawmills and their international markets, they have enhanced their capabilities to meet the growing export demands of the Swedish forest industry.
The Port of Gothenburg continues to maintain high volumes across most cargo segments, despite the ongoing economic slowdown both globally and domestically. This is evident from the Port of Gothenburg’s cargo volume report for the first half of 2023.
The Gothenburg Port Authority has started developing an entirely new digital port call solution in collaboration with maritime operators. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 1000 tons per year, the solution “Digital Port Call” will lead to time and cost savings for vessels calling at the port. The tool is expected to be in use starting early 2024.
Even if container ships are optimized to handle containers in particular, there are nevertheless good opportunities to ship so-called breakbulk cargo far beyond the limitations of what can fit in a container. Not least on board the very largest container ships offering direct liner service between the Port of Gothenburg and ports in Asia and North America every week.
Today, the tug operator Svitzer launched the second phase of the company’s project to design for the world's first methanol hybrid fuel cell tug. The vessel is set to be deployed in the second half of 2025 and will operate in the Port of Gothenburg.