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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
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
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
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