2021
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New report highlights regional economic importance of Ports of Stockholm
A new report compiled by WSP Advisory shows how important shipping is for Stockholm’s regional growth. Ports of Stockholm’s business operations create 24,000 job opportunities, generating EUR 2.95 billion in GRP and EUR 290 million in municipal tax revenue.
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Stockholm fairway smart buoy powered by solar energy
A unique solar-powered smart buoy is now being tested in the Stockholm fairway. As part of the Intelligent Sea EU project, Ports of Stockholm is testing smart navigational markers, among other things for improved efficiency of service and maintenance. The navigational markers will be more sustainable and also withstand severe icy weather conditions.
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All ferries between Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn will soon connect to onshore power
Large numbers of goods and passengers are transported daily between the ports in Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn. The three Baltic Sea ports in collaboration have each invested in onshore power electricity connections that will significantly reduce the emission of air pollutants from vessels at the quayside.
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Larger vessel will be introduced on Kapellskär - Naantali route
Early next year, Ports of Stockholm’s RoRo customer Finnlines will increase cargo capacity on the Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali route. This means that greater volumes can be transported by sea to and from Sweden’s largest consumer area.
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Sweden’s largest port solar cell system inaugurated at Stockholm Norvik Port
Sweden’s most modern port, Stockholm Norvik, has now been equipped with a solar cell system larger than that of any other Swedish port. This is part of the continued investment in renewable energy entirely in line with Ports of Stockholm’s long-term environmental goals.
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Trials of innovative smart navigation marker at Stockholm Norvik Port
In the fairway leading to Stockholm Norvik Port, a land-installed navigational marker with an illuminated screen has been equipped with a methanol fuel cell. The fuel cell is part of a pilot project within the framework of the EU Intelligent Sea project, which aims to use digitalisation to increase safety and efficiency in shipping fairways.
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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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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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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.