Sustainability Report for 2017 now published

The Gothenburg Port Authority Sustainability Report for 2017 – Sustainable Port – has now been published. Despite the labour disputes that have led to a fall in container volumes and affected the number of direct calls, a great deal of positive news has emerged during the past year. The Gothenburg Port Authority has worked solidly to secure a decision regarding the much-needed deepening of the fairways; the new logistics park beside the port has acquired a growing number of tenants; and several new terminals are taking shape. We have also invested in the environment and social responsibility.

OECD: Sweden – a pioneering nation in green shipping

Sweden is a role model for the global shipping community, and other countries have a great deal to learn from the work being done by the Swedish shipping industry to reduce emissions. This is one of the findings in a new report – Decarbonising Maritime Transport: The Case of Sweden – where efforts aimed at bringing about a greener shipping sector in Sweden are described as a “success story”.

Largest construction ever shipped via the Port of Gothenburg

A huge offshore accommodation module has been loaded at the outer port area. The eight-storey construction is currently standing on a barge awaiting transport to an oil rig in the North Sea. The object...

Energy Port efficiency enhanced through digitalisation

The Port of Gothenburg has implemented what has amounted to a major surge in automation, governing large-scale pumping between terminals and refineries. The new system will ensure the terminals receive rapid, concise notification about when pumping can take place, and they can also see the exact cost on completion. The process will save both time and money.

Swedish tanker operator sails five vessels under the Swedish flag

Port of Gothenburg nominated for international environmental award

Official opening of new combi terminal at the Port of Gothenburg