News
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Thomas Andersson becomes Ports of Stockholm Managing Director
On 1st December Thomas Andersson will become the new Ports of Stockholm Managing Director. Johan Castwall, the incumbent Ports of Stockholm Managing Director, will become Executive Director of the City of Stockholm Development Administration, Exploateringskontoret, where he will work with the development of the city over a broader perspective.
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More popular than ever – cruise passengers love Stockholm
The number of cruise passengers travelling via Ports of Stockholm is continually rising, and has set a new record again this year. During the cruise season 268 vessels called at Ports of Stockholm, with a maiden cruise call this year at the Port of Kapellskär.
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Business is booming at Ports of Stockholm
The first eight months of 2018 have been fantastic for Ports of Stockholm. Freighted goods transported via Nynäshamn have increased by 15 percent and freight volumes to and from Poland have risen by as much as 60 percent.
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Cruise ship test call at the Port of Kapellskär
More and more cruise passengers are travelling via Ports of Stockholm, and the Port of Kapellskär will now be trialled for international cruise calls.
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Further capacity increase at Port of Kapellskär
On Tuesday 8 May the Finnlines vessel Finnswan called for the first time at the new, modern pier at the Port of Kapellskär. This will increase the freight capacity by almost 30 percent on the Kapellskär – Naantali route.
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Halfway stage in the construction of Sweden’s new freight port
The Stockholm Norvik Port will open in 2020. The halfway stage has been reached and there is an incredible amount of activity at the construction site, where buildings, bridges and quays are emerging, while the route for the railway track is simultaneously being prepared.
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Finally cruise season begins in Stockholm!
The arrival of the AIDAdiva the last weekend in April marks the start of the 2018 cruise season at Ports of Stockholm. Stockholm is a popular destination and a record number of passengers are expected during the season, bringing a huge boost for the tourist industry, which is one of the fastest growing revenue sources in Sweden.
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Increased capacity on the Kapellskär-Naantali route
Finnlines will introduce a larger vessel, the MS Finnswan, on the route between Kapellskär and Naantali at the end of April.
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Marketing reinforcements at Ports of Stockholm
Ports of Stockholm is experiencing an expansive growth phase and is recruiting new Sales and Marketing personnel. In 2018 two new members will join the team, and a further position is also available.
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12 million passengers = Sweden’s biggest passenger port
During 2017 just over 12 million passengers took the sea route to and from the Stockholm region. This makes Ports of Stockholm one of the biggest passenger ports in Europe. These voyagers annually spend more than five billion SEK in the Stockholm region, and contribute greatly to the rapidly growing tourist industry in Sweden.