The Gothenburg region named best logistics location in the Nordics

Published: 2026-02-24
The Gothenburg region has once again been named the best logistics location in the Nordics by the industry publication Dagens Logistik. In its motivation, the publication highlights the Port of Gothenburg as the hub for international imports and exports and a decisive factor behind the region’s strong position as the leading logistics region in the Nordic market. The award confirms Gothenburg’s role as the logistics capital of the Nordics, where infrastructure, cargo flows and market accessibility combine to create competitive solutions for businesses.

The article in short

  • The Gothenburg region named the best logistics location in the Nordics for the 25th time.

  • The Port of Gothenburg highlighted as a hub for international imports and exports.

  • Record volumes in 2025 following expanded ocean services and strong rail development.

  • The largest container and RoRo port in the Nordics, with strong intermodal infrastructure.

  • Growing interest in new logistics investments across the region.

The Port of Gothenburg strengthens its position in Nordic trade

- We are pleased with the recognition, which we see as proof of the port’s importance and the region’s joint efforts to build a strong and innovative cargo hub. The port is central to the region’s logistics position, and over the past year its standing has been strengthened both in Sweden and internationally. Not least through an expanded ocean network and continued rail development connecting the port to inland destinations. This resulted in record volumes in 2025, increased market share and a reinforced role as a hub for Nordic trade with global markets, says Jacob Minnhagen, Senior Market Development Manager at the Port of Gothenburg.

The Port of Gothenburg is the largest container port and the largest car/RoRo port in the Nordics, supported by a well-developed rail system linking the port to inland terminals and major industrial regions across Sweden and Norway. The combination of sea, rail, road and air connections creates efficient and scalable transport solutions for both imports and exports.

Infrastructure, cargo flows and market access key to success

In its assessment, Dagens Logistik evaluated logistics regions based on factors such as:

  • Versatility and capacity of infrastructure (ports, railways, roads, airports and intermodal terminals)

  • Cargo flows within and through the region

  • Conditions for international import and export

  • Proximity to population centres and consumer markets

  • Existing logistics establishments and competence supply

The strength of the Gothenburg region lies in the overall ecosystem with the Port of Gothenburg serving as the central hub in an integrated transport system with direct access to global markets.

Growing Interest in Logistics Establishments

The strategic location and strong infrastructure are also reflected in increasing demand for new logistics investments.

- We have long maintained close collaboration with Swedavia Landvetter Airport, Business Region Gothenburg and other regional stakeholders. Together, we are working to become even more attractive for logistics establishments, and we continue to see growing interest both in areas surrounding the port and across the wider region, says Jacob Minnhagen.

The ranking has existed for 26 years, with the Gothenburg region claiming the top position 25 times. Since 2024, the list has expanded from covering Sweden to including the entire Nordic region. This year, the Öresund region and the Greater Stockholm region rank second and third, followed by Oslo, the Baltics, Helsinki, Jönköping, the Bothnian Bay region and Central Jutland.