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The Port of Gothenburg is the only port in Sweden that can receive the world’s largest vessels. At present they are unable to do so fully loaded. Therefore, the fairway needs to be deepened and quays strengthened.

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.

By making the infrastructure accessible to all – known as third-party access – many are convinced that the CinfraCap infrastructure will contribute to achieving further significant reductions in carbon emissions. Illustration: CinfaCap

Gothenburg a step closer to becoming a hub for transport of captured carbon dioxide

The Swedish Energy Agency has approved the partial funding of the collaborative project CinfraCap, bringing the region a step closer to a carbon capture infrastructure at the Port of Gothenburg. The infrastructure at the Port of Gothenburg could be of crucial significance to the transport of captured carbon dioxide from the entire country to a sub-seabed repository.

CinfraCap is focused on the transport of captured carbon and how this can be done in a climate-smart, cost-effective way.

Liquefied carbon dioxide ready to sail

Gothenburg and Sweden could be the first in the world to create a joint infrastructure for the transport of liquefied carbon dioxide extracted using CCS technology. The project – CinfraCap – is a unique collaborative venture between Göteborg Energi, Nordion Energi, Preem, St1, Renova, and Gothenburg Port Authority.

The Port of Gothenburg is one of few ports in the world where over half of container volumes are transported to or from the port by rail (59 per cent in 2018). Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

Strong autumn for rail traffic at the Port of Gothenburg

During 2018, 398,000 TEUs were transported to or from the port by rail. The figures were strongest during the final quarter of the year when rail-borne container freight increased by 27 per cent. “The fact that long-distance freight transport is recovering at a higher rate is a clear indication of the growing confidence in the Container Terminal throughout the country".

In 2018, 753,000 containers (TEU) were handled at the Port of Gothenburg. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

Port of Gothenburg freight volumes 2018

Port of Gothenburg freight figures for 2018 have just been compiled. Container volumes rose by 17 per cent compared with the previous year. Energy products, intra-European ro-ro* units and new cars all fell by one per cent, albeit in relation to the high comparative figures for these three segments in 2017.

Gothenburg Port Authority Chief Executive Magnus Kårestedt held one of the official opening speeches. Photo: Port of Gothenburg.

Official opening of new combi terminal at the Port of Gothenburg

On Wednesday, the Arken Combi Terminal at the Port of Gothenburg was officially opened. Freight can now switch between road, rail and sea at the quayside, and can do so much more efficiently than before. The new terminal will result in higher freight capacity, improved transport efficiency, and cleaner air.

哥德堡能源港副总裁 Jill Söderwall 女士与 Swedegas公司首席执行官 Johan Zettergren 先生在项目破土动工仪式现场。图片提供:Swedegas.

哥德堡港:液化天然气岸上加油项目破土动工

日前,哥德堡港液化天然气岸上加油项目在哥德堡港能源码头正式破土动工,工程预计将在年内完成并全面投入使用。届时,挂靠哥德堡港的船只将能够更加便利地使用清洁、环保的液化天然气船用燃料。

Sweden: Port of Gothenburg expands

The Port of Gothenburg, the largest port in Scandinavia, is set to expand with the construction of a new terminal at the outer port area. It is the largest expansion project at the port since the 1970s. The terminal will be built using dredging spoils and is expected to be completed at some point after 2020.

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Scandinavia's largest port

The Port of Gothenburg is the largest port in Scandinavia. Around 20% of Swedish foreign trade and over 50% of all container traffic is handled in the Port of Gothenburg . The port is a full-service port, and offers industry guaranteed, climate-smart access to the whole world. Direct services to key markets ensure highly efficient, sustainable, and reliable transport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The focus is firmly on sustainability, innovation, and digitalisation in a concerted effort to maintain the ongoing development of climate-efficient freight transport and calls by vessels. With over 30 rail shuttles offering daily departures, companies throughout Sweden and Norway have a direct, climate-neutral service to the Port of Gothenburg. The port handles energy products, vehicles, ro-ro units, containers and passengers.

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