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The Port of Gothenburg gains new direct service to Asia
To alleviate congestion at other European ports, the Gemini Cooperation, a strategic alliance between global shipping leaders Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has announced an adjustment to its Asia-Europe service, known respectively as AE5 by Maersk and NE4 …
Jul 11, 2025 / Curious
Svitzer Places Order To Build The World’s First Battery Electric Methanol Tug
Svitzer has contracted UZMAR shipyard in Turkiye to build a first of its kind methanol-battery tug for delivery in H2 2025. 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in Gothenburg and provide zero-emission services across a quarter of Svitzer’s …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
Erik Thun takes delivery of Thun Vettern
The 17,999-dwt vessel was built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou and is an upgraded version of the sister Thun Venern. Thun Vettern is the latest contribution to the “Vinga-series”, all trading within the Gothia Tanker Alliance. The …
Jun 24, 2024 / Vessels
The Port of Gothenburg Seeks Car Terminal Operator
Logent Ports and Terminals has successfully operated the Port of Gothenburg car terminal at since 2011, but the contract is set to expire in 2026. The Gothenburg Port Authority has now initiated the process of procuring a future terminal operator in …
May 27, 2024 / Curious
The world's first methanol-powered container ship now on weekly service to the Port of Gothenburg
On Saturday, a new feeder service started calling regularly at the Port of Gothenburg. The world's first container ship powered by green methanol, Laura Maersk, operates the service sailing between the Port of Gothenburg and Bremerhaven. “Already …
May 27, 2024 / Vessels
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