Sustainable port

The Port of Gothenburg is working actively and in the long term to minimise the environmental impact of shipping and to contribute to sustainable transport. Climate and emission issues are at the top of our agenda and we have implemented a whole series of measures that have contributed to a better environment. By 2015, the Gothenburg Port Authority will be a carbon-neutral company.

Port of Gothenburg focuses on the marine fuel of the future

The Port of Gothenburg's ambition is to be at the very forefront in alternative fuels. One such fuel is liquefied natural gas, LNG. With the largest public energy port in the Nordic region, we are in an excellent position to achieve our ambitions. Offering liquefied natural gas to the shipping industry is one of the top priorities at the port.

Onshore power supply for vessels

In 2000, the Port of Gothenburg was the first in the world to offer onshore power supply with high-voltage. At present, one in three ships visiting the port can make use of OPS, which is a very high proportion. Today the Port is involved in a number of global collaborative ventures aimed at spreading this technology to other ports throughout the world.

Support for shipping companies that invest in the environment

During 2012-2013, a campaign is taking place directed at the port's customers – the shipping companies. The campaign means that vessels that opt for cleaner fuel whilst operating in the port's fairways will be compensated financially.

Trains save on carbon emissions

For several years, the Port of Gothenburg has invested in rail shuttles, which link the Port with inland terminals at towns and cities throughout Sweden and Norway. The concept is known as Railport Scandinavia and means that road transport can be replaced by rail transport.

Vapour Recovery and Green Bunkering

Around half of Sweden's oil imports pass through the Port of Gothenburg. During loading and discharging oil, gases can escape from the fuel in the tanks and pipelines. These gases are taken care of by gas recycling facilities, where the gases are transformed into liquefied fuel.

The Port of Gothenburg is one of the largest bunkering ports in the Nordic Region. Each year, between 1.5 and 2 million tonnes of fuel are supplied to vessels passing through or calling at the port. To reduce the risks when these vessels are being refuelled, the Port of Gothenburg employs what is termed Green Bunkering.

Social responsibility

To create a sustainable society a comprehensive view is important. Here you can read about Port of Gothenburgs efforts on creating a social and economic sustainable society.

Code of conduct

In order to be successful in our main mission – creating conditions for a strong, efficient and sustainable Scandinavian freight hub – Gothenburg Port Authority must maintain a high level of credibility and trust and remain reliable and responsible in its contacts with different stakeholders.

Collaboration for a better environment

At the Port of Gothenburg it is important to work locally, regionally and globally with environmental issues by becoming involved in different networks, projects and organisations.

Selected prizes and awards …

The Port of Gothenburg has in recent years received a number of prizes and awards as confirmation of its environmental work.