Following more than two years of extensive work, the reinforcement of the south quay at the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg has been completed on schedule and within budget. The Skandia Gateway project will now enter its next major phase, with blasting and dredging works closest to the quay commencing on 13 October.
The Port of Gothenburg has awarded NCC the contract for the design and implementation of Stena Line’s new terminal in the Port of Gothenburg. The agreement was signed on Tuesday and means that the next step can be taken in the work to realise the long-planned relocation and consolidation of Stena Line’s terminal operations in the port.
Today, the first train on a new rail service for Swedish timber producer Fiskarheden departs from Malungsfors for the Port of Gothenburg, carrying sawn timber. From there, the timber is shipped to markets in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
The first half of 2026 was characterised by strong cargo flows through the Port of Gothenburg. Container handling remained at record levels, while all other segments posted positive growth. This is shown in the Port of Gothenburg’s volume report for the period.
Container handling in the Port of Gothenburg continues to show positive development in terms of loaded cargo volumes. At the same time, the share of empty containers is decreasing, contributing to more efficient logistics flows, but also to a slightly lower total number of containers handled. This is shown in the port’s throughput report for the first quarter of the year.
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract with Boskalis Sweden AB for blasting and dredging works as part of Skandia Gateway, a major infrastructure project aimed at increasing capacity for larger vessels. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 202 million (around EUR 18 million).
The Port of Gothenburg has acquired a large area located in the port’s outer areas. The agreement – signed on Tuesday morning with the seller Platzer – creates conditions for the continuation of the port’s long-term plan for further expansion of the port. The total transaction value, which also includes a minor property sale, amounts to SEK 684 million.
