2021
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Risk of web disruptions June 14
On Monday 14 June, we will update the website's technical platform. During the day, the website can therefore be difficult to reach.
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Ports of Stockholm to invest in new cruise ship quay
Ports of Stockholm is one of the world’s largest passenger ports. A EUR 1,5 million investment to create a new cruise quay is now planned, which will double the capacity for cruise ships. The investment will begin in 2021 and the quay will be fully operational for the 2023 cruise season.
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Sweden’s first inland shipping barge shuttle service has started from Stockholm Norvik Port
Sweden’s first container barge shuttle service on inland waterways started operation on June 1st between Stockholm Norvik Port and the Port of Västerås. The container barge shuttle service carries the equivalent of around 200 road haulage vehicles, alleviating road network congestion and significantly decreasing carbon dioxide emissions in the region. Services will be operated by German shipping company Deymann.
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Stockholm welcomes first cruise ship of the year
The Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship has kicked off the cruise season at Ports of Stockholm. Despite the pandemic, Stockholm is still a top choice destination as cruise organisers slowly but surely start up voyages again, not least because the ships can call at quays located in the heart of the beautiful city of Stockholm.
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Ports of Stockholm would like to issue the following information.
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From brand new port to important logistics hub - Stockholm Norvik celebrates its first birthday
One year after the first vessel call, Stockholm Norvik Port has become an important east coast logistics hub. Sweden’s first inland shipping barge shuttle service will also soon begin services from Stockholm Norvik.
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The cruise season in Stockholm starts on 25th May
Stockholm is still a very attractive cruise destination. The season this year has a cautious start with the arrival of the cruise ship Mein Schiff 1 on 25th May, but no passengers will disembark.
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Full service offering at Stockholm Norvik Port
The newly built Stockholm Norvik Port is not only equipped with an expansive, modern new machinery park. Together with our established partners at the port, Ports of Stockholm also offers a full range of support services.
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Sweden’s first inland shipping shuttle service introduced between Stockholm Norvik and Port of Västerås
May 2021 sees the start of Sweden’s first container barge shuttle service on inland waterways between the newly opened Stockholm Norvik Port and Port of Västerås. Services will be operated by the German shipping company Deymann.
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Container shortage creates new Stockholm Norvik Port export volumes
Exports via the Stockholm Norvik Port container terminal continue to rise. The shortage of empty containers in Sweden, and in other parts of the world, has created other export routes. The unique access to empty containers at Stockholm Norvik has led to more and more export goods being shipped via Sweden’s new major port.
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Sharp rise in cargo handling at Port of Kapellskär
At Ports of Stockholm’s northernmost port, Port of Kapellskär, transhipment cargo handling has reached a higher gear. The increased demand for goods handling emphasises the port’s position as one of Sweden's most important freight ports.
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New rail cargo volumes to and from Stockholm Norvik Port
Goods are being transported by new sustainable services to and from Stockholm Norvik Port. Fully loaded goods trains now run weekly between southern Sweden and Stockholm Norvik Port. These trains carry goods previously transported on the congested road network.
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Ports of Stockholm with stakeholders submit application for EU funding to support restart of ferry traffic
Ports of Stockholm and Visit Stockholm have applied for EU funding to develop the tourist industry and support a quicker and greener ferry industry restart following the pandemic.
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Stockholm Norvik Port winner of prestigious construction prize
Ports of Stockholm’s newly built Stockholm Norvik Port has won the prestigious construction prize Årets Bygge 2021.
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New film: Welcome to Ports of Stockholm!
The major infrastructure projects in Värtahamnen port, Port of Kapellskär and Stockholm Norvik Port are finished. See the new film about Ports of Stockholm's modern facilities, suited for future ships and ready to welcome new customers and innovative partners.
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Eco-bonus for sustainable transport to and from the Stockholm region via Ports of Stockholm
The Swedish government is rewarding innovative and sustainable shipping projects of shipping companies with an eco-bonus environmental incentive. Three of the four projects selected to receive an eco-bonus operate services to and from Ports of Stockholm.
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Safe and smart logistics at Stockholm Norvik Port
Smart solutions from the start are one advantage of building an entirely new port. The infrastructure in the areas in and around Stockholm Norvik Port are optimised for safe and efficient transport.
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Ports of Stockholm’s sustainable transport node initiative
Ports of Stockholm, together with the ports in Belfast, Lübeck and Gent and additional alliance partners, has applied for EU grant funding to invest in the role of ports as a node and driving force in sustainable transport provision.
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Stockholm – one of the world’s most attractive cruise cities
Stockholm has consolidated its position as one of the world’s most attractive cruise cities. Despite the pandemic, the city had 28 cruise ship calls last year, the most to any port in the Baltic Sea.
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Increased exports at Stockholm Norvik Port
The export of forestry products continues to rise at Stockholm Norvik Port container terminal. Ports of Stockholm’s new major port has the best possible location in the Baltic Sea, as well as the capacity to satisfy the needs of the Swedish export industry for efficient freight transport.