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14 October 2022 10:51

The Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Rotterdam kick off Green Corridor initiative for sustainable shipping

The Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the realization of a Green Corridor to support sustainable shipping between the two ports. The MoU – signed in the presence of their majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands – will also further strengthen the ports ongoi

30 September 2022 14:19

Decision for a deeper fairway in the Port of Gothenburg

The Land and Environmental Court granted a permit for deepening and widening the fairway, strengthening the quay and the disposal of dredge spoil in a designated location at sea. The decision will allow the Skandia Gateway project’s dock reinforcement work to start according to schedule.

18 September 2022 06:30

Local storage aims to relieve the load on the Port of Gothenburg and cut emissions

At the Port of Gothenburg, collaboration is now being intensified with the port’s rail connected inland terminals. By offering local intermediate storage of import containers at inland terminals all over Sweden, the intention is to make additional optimisation possible in customers’ logistical solutions.

15 September 2022 06:30

Hydrogen filling station for heavy vehicles to be built – at the busiest spot for trucks at the Port of Gothenburg

A hydrogen filling station for heavy vehicles is being planned at the Port of Gothenburg. The filling station will be right next to the entrance to the Gothenburg RoRo Terminal – one of the places in Sweden most intensively used by trucks. The station will supply green hydrogen only and is set to be completed in September 2023.

6 September 2022 06:34

Cross-industry collaboration to make the Port of Gothenburg Europe's first green e-fuels hub

Gothenburg Port Authority is collaborating with Stena Line, DFDS, Ørsted and Liquid Wind to establish Europe’s first electromethanol (e-fuels) hub. With the intent to launch in 2025, the venture is a tangible step towards a carbon neutral shipping industry.

24 August 2022 06:34

Freight volumes continue to increase in the Port of Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg is growing in terms of volumes and enhancing its position as the guarantor of Swedish industry’s access to the world at large – this is reflected in the Port’s reported volumes for the first half of 2022. And despite warnings of an imminent recession, Elvir Dzanic, CEO of the Gothenburg Port Authority, believes there will be continued growth for the industrial sector.

23 June 2022 07:32

Sailing camp for future employees

This year, another 27 young people are offered to sail this summer, of which 4 will be in a week-long sailing camp on Æolusön. In addition, 10 young people will have opportunities for summer jobs. The Port of gothenburg aim to get more young people interested in boating, shipping and the harbor.

7 June 2022 09:29

Port of Gothenburg first in the world to provide shoreside power for tankers.

The Port of Gothenburg aim to set a new global standard for shoreside power for tankers berthed in a hazardous environment by a new unique concept, named Green Cable.

29 May 2022 10:09

New rail shuttle connects the Port of Gothenburg with Northern Sweden

Another freight train shuttle service is now starting between the North of Sweden and the Port of Gothenburg. The new shuttle is the latest in a series of rail shuttles connecting the growing industry in the north with markets on other continents via the Port of Gothenburg's shipping line network. The first train from Umeå arrives in Gothenburg on Sunday 29 May.

2 May 2022 06:34

Port of Gothenburg first quarter summary – freight volumes increasing

The global logistics system still pressured and continues to be affected by disruptions. While Covid-19-restrictions are lifted around the world, parts of Asia are suffering lockdowns with global repercussions. The Russian invasion of Ukraine affects European as well as global trade. In the Port of Gothenburg however, volumes continue to increase. This is shown in the port's volume summary for the

26 April 2022 06:36

The Port of Gothenburg is ready for methanol bunkering ship-to-ship

The Gothenburg Port Authority is today publishing general methanol operating regulations for ship-to-ship bunkering. The port is also making arrangements to setup a value chain with the ambition to become the primary bunkering hub for renewable methanol in Northern Europe.

16 April 2022 06:37

International exchange program launched at the Port of Gothenburg

The first round of the new Gothenburg Port Authority exchange program is just concluded as two employees just returned from the Port of Hamburg to gather their impressions. ”I hope and believe that an opportunity like this will make us an even more attractive employer,” said Susanne Utbult, Head of Human Resources at the Gothenburg Port Authority.