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Fossil-free last mile transport for rail shuttles operating to and from the Port of Gothenburg

Eskilstuna, Hallsberg and Jönköping are three of the most important freight distribution hubs in Sweden. The Port of Gothenburg is linking these towns to the continent with 19 departures each week. The freight carried on the shuttles is transported by truck between the terminals and local warehouses and logistics centres. Since November 5, these transport movements are fossil-free.

The majority of import containers at the Port of Gothenburg are transshipped to inland terminals around Sweden via the container terminal’s integrated railway harp. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

18 September 2022 06:30

Local storage aims to relieve the load on the Port of Gothenburg and cut emissions

At the Port of Gothenburg, collaboration is now being intensified with the port’s rail connected inland terminals. By offering local intermediate storage of import containers at inland terminals all over Sweden, the intention is to make additional optimisation possible in customers’ logistical solutions.

The freight trains from Umeå will be arrive directly into APM Terminal's container terminal in the Port of Gothenburg, where the goods can be quickly reloaded onto ocean going ships. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

29 May 2022 10:09

New rail shuttle connects the Port of Gothenburg with Northern Sweden

Another freight train shuttle service is now starting between the North of Sweden and the Port of Gothenburg. The new shuttle is the latest in a series of rail shuttles connecting the growing industry in the north with markets on other continents via the Port of Gothenburg's shipping line network. The first train from Umeå arrives in Gothenburg on Sunday 29 May.

The obvious advantages of rail have led to an increase in demand for shuttle services to northern Sweden. Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority.

15 December 2021 07:34

Additional departures and doubling of rail capacity between the Port of Gothenburg and Piteå

The number of rail departures between the Port of Gothenburg and Piteå is being increased from one a week to two. The shuttle service offers a significant reduction in carbon emissions and cuts the transport time by almost a week.

The award ceremony took place on board the port's inspection vessel MS Hamnen. Dr. Martin Glatz presented the award, which was received by Antti Laakso on behalf of the port. Image: Gothenburg Port Authority.

2 December 2022 13:32

The Port of Gothenburg wins prestigious environmental prize

The Port of Gothenburg has been awarded the Energy Globe Award for the port’s Railport Scandinavia railway network, which has resulted in an annual reduction of 60,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The award was presented to the port on Friday at a ceremony at the Port of Gothenburg.