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Swedegas is investing in a new LNG infrastructure at the Port of Gothenburg, primarily to meet the need in the shipping industry for a more environmentally friendly fuel. This is the first LNG facility in Gothenburg.

The overtime ban carried out by the Swedish Dockers Union, section 4, and the partial lockout, that APM Terminals Gothenburg imposed as a response, both ended on June 30th. At present, there are no new notices of industrial actions in APM Terminals Gothenburg.

On Hisingen, immediately beside the Port of Gothenburg, an entirely new logistics park covering one million square metres is gradually emerging. June 9, Castellum held a groundbreaking ceremony prior to constructing a new logistics facility with a total floor space of 26,000 square metres. The facility marks the first stage in Castellum’s investment in the logistics park, which is located beside the port.

The latest tenant at the Port of Gothenburg Logistics Park is a hive full of honeybees. In late summer, the first jars of honey will be delivered to the property owners at the park.

The Port of Gothenburg is once again about to start up its guided boat trips for the general public. For the fifth year in succession, people living in Gothenburg who are interested in shipping will have the opportunity to experience the port from the water.

Port of Gothenburg has developed more online communication channels for the Chinese market. Among the news is an upgraded version of the Chinese website, which is now mobile friendly, and an intensified presence on WeChat.

During the coming week, Sweden will be hosting the UN Ocean Conference in New York. Global emissions from shipping will be high on the agenda. Gothenburg Port Authority Environmental Manager Edvard Molitor will be presenting recent advances in Swedish environmental technology.

Trade between Sweden and Belgium is going from strength to strength. To meet the demand, DFDS is planning to add a fourth vessel on the route between Gothenburg and the Belgian port of Ghent.

The lengthy dispute between the trade union and APM Terminals has caused the government to react. An enquiry team will be set up in an effort to safeguard what is termed the Swedish model and limit industrial...

The Port of Gothenburg took several important steps during 2016 in its pursuit of long-term sustainability. This is revealed in the Port of Gothenburg Sustainability Report for 2016.

The cargo volume on the Swedish Orient Lines Gothenburg-Zeebrugge route has increased with 98 per cent in the first quarter 2017 compared to the same period last year. The increased demand is met with larger vessels and increased sailing frequency.

APM Terminals and the logistics company Mimab have opened a new container freight station for transloading of goods at the Port of Gothenburg. The terminal, which became operational on May 2, will be used mainly for the handling of steel and forest products.