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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
Samskip starts new container service between the Port of Gothenburg and Iceland
On Thursday morning (Apr06), the Samskip’s vessel Helgafell departed from the APM Terminal's short-sea terminal in the Port of Gothenburg. This marks the beginning of a weekly schedule where the vessel will dock at the terminal before sailing to …
Apr 10, 2023 / Curious
Yara Marine’s FuelOpt demonstrates significant fuel savings
A recent analysis of fuel savings carried out by NAPA onboard two vessels – Rederiet Stenersen AS’ Sten Bothnia and Ektank AB’s Ekfjord – confirms over 10% fuel savings attributed to Yara Marine Technologies’ FuelOpt system. Rederiet Stenersen AS …
Mar 20, 2023 / Curious
APM Terminals Gothenburg to double reefer container capacity and streamline PTI service
Food, batteries and pharmaceuticals are just some of the goods that need to be transported in temperature-controlled reefer containers. To meet increased demand, APM Terminals Gothenburg will double its reefer connections to more than 200 in the …
Mar 16, 2023 / Curious
The Port of Gothenburg signs cooperative agreement with the Port of Los Angeles
Officials with the Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Los Angeles have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their relationship and cooperation on a number of key topics, including sustainability, digital and physical infrastructure, …
Mar 6, 2023 / Curious
Gothenburg named the best logistics location in Sweden
The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden's best logistics locations. As Sweden's largest cargo hub, the Port of Gothenburg plays a decisive role in the award according to …
Mar 2, 2023 / Curious