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APM Terminals Gothenburg: Maiden call at of Nordics only direct service to South America
APM Terminals Gothenburg has welcomed the maiden call of a new service that will depart weekly to the US and South America. Removing the need for transshipment, the Ecuador-NWC & Scan Baltic-USA from the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is …
Mar 11, 2024 / Curious
EU green lights deepening of the fairway in the Port of Gothenburg
With preliminary studies, risk analyses, simulations, environmental permits and other types of preparatory work already completed, the final obstacle has now been overcome to kick-start the Skandia Gateway project. This is via approval from the EU …
Dec 12, 2023 / Curious
APM Terminals Gothenburg bucks trend and records highest volumes ever in Port's history
Container volumes in Sweden and Europe are declining due to the downturn in the economy. In spite of this, APM Terminals in Gothenburg is bucking the trend and reporting its highest quarterly volume of containers ever. At the same time, the terminal …
Dec 4, 2023 / Curious
Wilhelmsen Port Services assumes 100% control of joint venture in Sweden
Wilhelmsen Port Services has achieved sole ownership of Sweden's Gothenburg Ship Agency AB, solidifying its presence in Sweden and further enhancing its global services. This strategic move follows its acquisition of Vopak Agencies, marking a …
Oct 20, 2023 / Curious
The world's first methanol-powered container ship moored at the Port of Gothenburg
On Tuesday, a truly unique ship arrived at the Port of Gothenburg for the first time. The container ship Laura Maersk is powered by biomethanol, resulting in a big step towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. "This ship is a significant …
Oct 12, 2023 / Curious
Digital port calls to reduce 1000 tons of CO2 emissions annually at the Port of Gothenburg
The Gothenburg Port Authority has started developing an entirely new digital port call solution in collaboration with maritime operators. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 1000 tons per year, the solution “Digital Port Call” will …
Aug 28, 2023 / Curious
Robert Allan to design a Methanol Hybrid Fuel Cell Tug for Svitzer
Svitzer and Robert Allan Ltd. have entered an agreement to design the world’s first Methanol Hybrid Fuel Cell (MHFC) tug. Utilizing a combination of batteries, fuel cells and gensets, this tug will operate completely free of diesel fuel, and …
Aug 25, 2023 / Curious
World's First Methanol Hybrid Fuel Cell Tug In Development – to be Deployed in the Port of Gothenburg
Тhe tug operator Svitzer launched the second phase of the company’s project to design for the world's first methanol hybrid fuel cell tug. The vessel is set to be deployed in the second half of 2025 and will operate in the Port of Gothenburg. …
Aug 18, 2023 / Curious
Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg take next step towards Arendal
Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg have today signed an agreement for the relocation of Stena Line’s Denmark- and Germany ferry operations to an all-new terminal in Arendal, Gothenburg. The new location will meet the needs of sustainable transport …
Jun 9, 2023 / Curious
The Port of Gothenburg signs sister port agreement with the Port of Shenzhen
The agreement was signed during a visit to the Port of Gothenburg by a delegation of 20 people from Shenzhen last week. The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen cooperation between the ports on issues such as sustainable transport, volume …
May 29, 2023 / Curious