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The Port of Gothenburg 400 years

The port of Gothenburg was founded in 1620, which means that in 2020 we celebrated 400 years! Of course, we have wanted to celebrate this with thunder and crashes, but at the same time we have had to adapt the celebration to this unusual year. Here you can see how we as a company have celebrated in 2020.

Browse in our historic book below and follow the most important events of the port of Gothenburg from the year of 1620 to present day.

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  • December 2020
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      Watch our film where we compiled the anniversary efforts in 2020!

  • December 2020

    • We ended the anniversary year with a quiz in our social channels where the first prize is an exclusive boat trip with m / s Hamnen.

  • October 2020

    • We handed out the anniversary book together with a poster of historical events and other goodies to all employees at the Gothenburg Port Authority.

  • October 2020

    • In October, we flagged again.

  • October 2020
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      A ship arrives loaded - with ice cream boats! Can you spread warmth with ice cream? Yes, we think so at the Gothenburg Port Authority, and the people of Gothenburg seemed to agree.

  • September 2020

    • In September, our anniversary book was published, filled with important historical influences from 1620-2020.

  • August 2020

    • A number of printed matter was created such as posters, folders and roll-ups that highlight important events in the port's history. In addition to decorating our own office spaces, a package with these printed matter was sent to our partners within the port.

  • July 2020

    • The head office received new signs and a new banner against the water. The new logo also appeared on our work vessel m / s Hamnen.

  • July 2020

    • The old sign on Bananpiren got a new light and a new logo.

  • June 2020

    • To mark the anniversary for Gothenburgers, we flagged our banner flags along the avenue and canal by the lion's stairs - where the harbor first lay.

  • June 2020

    • In connection with the anniversary event, this book was unveiled. A historical document that can be dated to April 1620 and where it appears that the plan is laid to build the port that is today the port of Gothenburg. The book can today be seen at the Gothenburg Port Authority head office, Amerikaskjulet.

  • June 2020
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      In June, we invited to an event for the anniversary. A corona-adapted celebration on the quayside after the then prevailing restrictions with a maximum of 50 people on site and the rest on live link.

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      Of course we wanted to immortalize this year with a movie! You did not miss this grand tribute with a specially written song in 2020, did you?

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      To tie the celebration together, a symbol was created for the 400th anniversary.

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History of the port

The history of the Port of Gothenburg dates back to 1620. Which means we are celebrating 400 years this year! Here you can read about key events that have shaped the port and its development over the centuries.