2023
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Maiden call of new Finnlines vessel M/S Finnsirius at Port of Kapellskär
Shipping company Finnlines is making a major investment, introducing two brand new vessels on the Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali route. On 15 September the first vessel, M/S Finnsirius, made her maiden call at Port of Kapellskär and was welcomed with a celebratory water salute.
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Container cranes at Stockholm Norvik Port get regal names
Earlier in the year, Stockholm Norvik Port was officially inaugurated by Swedish Royalty and the port's two container cranes were given the names Estelle and Oscar. Now the nameplates have been installed on these 120-meter tall cranes.
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Ports of Stockholm increases solar electricity production by 55 percent
Ports of Stockholm is building six new rooftop solar cell systems that will increase the company's own solar electricity production by 55 percent. This is fully aligned with the company’s and the City of Stockholm’s goals and strategies.
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Ports of Stockholm and Port of Riga sign Memorandum of Understanding to apply for joint EU funding
A newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ports of Stockholm, the Freeport of Riga Authority and Riga Ropax Terminal is the driving force behind a joint application for EU funding to reduce the impact of port activities on the environment and climate in the areas surrounding the passenger terminals in the capital cities. The aim is to build a sustainable foundation for the future reintroduction of the important maritime transport route between the neighbouring countries and to ensure climate neutrality.
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Stockholm Norvik Port as CCS node to meet national climate goals – Feasibility Study starts now
This May, the Swedish Energy Agency granted funding for a Feasibility Study for establishing, together with leading actors in the CCS segment, a logistics node for captured carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port. The long-term goals are to increase the possibilities for emission reduction and the negative emissions by establishing a regional, sustainable and cost-efficient infrastructure for carbon dioxide capture, interim storage and transportation in eastern Sweden. The solution for transportation and handling between the producing facilities and the end capture sites would be a major contributor to Sweden achieving its environmental goals.
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Stockholm Norvik Port as a hub and powerbank for sustainable transport of the future
How can Sweden’s most modern freight port be a strategic hub and partner for more sustainable transport of goods? This question was discussed when the County Administrative Board of Stockholm and Ports of Stockholm brought together industrial, municipal and regulatory agency representatives for a roundtable discussion at Stockholm Norvik Port.
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Official inauguration of Stockholm Norvik Port by HM The King and HRH The Crown Princess
Sweden's newest major freight port, Stockholm Norvik, opened for business in 2020. Now it is officially inaugurated by His Majesty The King and Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess.
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The cruise season starts at Ports of Stockholm
This weekend sees the start of the international cruise ship season at Ports of Stockholm with the arrival of the cruise ship Bolette at Port of Nynäshamn. In total 126 cruise ships are booked for 2023, which is more than at any other Swedish port.
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More housing modules take the smart sea-route direct to Stockholm
COSCO´s Tian Zhen vessel is bringing another oversize project load directly to Frihamnen Port in Stockholm. The load consists of housing modules for use in building projects in the Stockholm region. Transporting goods by sea directly to the final destination has major sustainability, efficiency and cost benefits.
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New exciting passenger concept at Ports of Stockholm´s Värtahamnen Port
Gotlandsbolaget and Destination Gotland will begin to operate services on the Stockholm – Mariehamn – Visby route from Ports of Stockholm's terminal at Värtahamnen Port with the vessel M/S Birka. The traffic start is planned to spring 2024.