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Railport Scandinavia - your link between the Nordics and the world

Through Railport Scandinavia, the Port of Gothenburg connects the entire Swedish market to global trade routes in a more cost-efficient, reliable and climate-smart way. It’s more than just trains running to and from the quay. Railport Scandinavia is a national logistics network where the port works closely with inland terminals, regions and operators from north to south. The result is a seamless structure that connects the hinterland with the port, and the Nordic region with the world.

Rail that strengthens your competitiveness

Wherever your cargo originates or is destined within Sweden, Railport Scandinavia ensures smooth, sustainable transport to and from the Port of Gothenburg. Through our integrated rail and sea network, we reach 60 global destinations without transshipment, a direct link to the markets that move your business forward.

With up to 70 train movements per day and 26 connected inland terminals, Railport Scandinavia is one of Europe’s most efficient solutions for intermodal transport, creating stable, punctual and scalable flows around the clock, all year round.

A smarter way to reach further

Choosing rail transport via the Port of Gothenburg means more than reducing emissions. It’s about building a supply chain that endures – economically, environmentally and strategically.

More and more companies are choosing Railport Scandinavia to:

  • reduce transport costs and climate impact,

  • avoid bottlenecks and road congestion,

  • build more stable and resilient logistics, and

  • shorten lead times.

With Railport Scandinavia, you're not just connected to the port, you're connected to all of Sweden.

Railport Scandinavia – news, insights and opportunities

Here you will find articles highlighting the significance, development and potential of Railport Scandinavia. Discover stories from companies already using the network, how it’s evolving, and the role it plays in the future of global freight transport.

Compare emissions between train and truck

Explore your options. Compare emissions of rail and truck transport between our inland terminals and the Port of Gothenburg on our interactive map at the top of the page. Click on a destination for information and to see the difference in emissions when transporting your goods by rail versus truck to and from the Port of Gothenburg.

Click on "read more" to access a compiled list of all destinations for a quick overview.

Destination
Railway (kg CO2e/TEU)
Truck (kg CO2e/TEU)

Borlänge

0,010

122

Eskilstuna

0,013

180

Falköping

0,003

52

Gävle

0,015

225

Hallsberg

0,008

108

Halmstad

0,004

59

Helsingborg

0,007

89

Insjön

0,014

193

Jönköping

0,005

61

Karlshamn

0,009

120

Karlstad

0,814

102

Kristinehamn

0,008

103

Luleå

0,040

517

Malmö

0,009

111

Malungsfors

0,015

167

Norrköping

0,011

127

Nässjö

0,006

77

Oslo

0,010

122

Piteå

0,039

496

Skellefteå

0,035

466

Stockholm/Årsta

0,013

187

Sundsvall

0,021

306

Södertälje

0,012

177

Trelleborg

0,009

124

Umeå

0,029

412

Vaggeryd

7,846

73

Åmål

0,005

73

Älmhult

0,008

97

 

Direct by rail to the World – how Mio and Swedish Match optimize global flows

For Swedish cargo owners moving large volumes, rail via the Port of Gothenburg isn’t just a sustainable option—it’s a logical and business-critical link in the logistics chain. Mio and Swedish Match both rely on the Falköping terminal to secure delivery precision, reduce lead times, and keep costs under control.

Read the full article here.

Kristher Svensson, Logistics & Procurement Manager at Swedish Match and Sven Wilkens, Logistics specialist at Mio.

Richard Mellgren

Senior Business Development Manager

+46 31 368 76 80

richard.mellgren@portgot.se