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Railport Scandinavia - connecting the world with the Nordic region

More and more companies are choosing rail transport solutions to and from the Port of Gothenburg. There are many benefits. Rail transport operations are cost-efficient, reduce emissions to air and contribute to reduced congestion on the roads. By choosing rail transport, you can contribute to your environmental goals and create a more sustainable logistics chain

To and from the port by rail

For many years now, the Port of Gothenburg has been investing in rail links that connect the port with inland terminals in towns and cities all over Sweden and Norway. This concept is known as Railport Scandinavia. The system includes daily container services and a number of conventional trains with export products such as timber and steel.

Seamless access to the Nordic markets

About 40 million tonnes of cargo pass through the Port of Gothenburg every year making us the biggest port in Scandinavia. Our wide line selection at sea combined with our rail transport solutions we provide a sustainable, reliable and cost-efficient solution delivering your goods swiftly and seamlessly to end customers.

There are 26 inland terminals connected to the Port of Gothenburg. These terminals offer a wide range of services, such as customs, storage and empty container depot, all adapted to meet the needs of our customers.

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.

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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