News
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Stena Line expands and launches new route between Stockholm Norvik and Hanko
Shipping company Stena Line continues to invest in Stockholm Norvik Port and the Baltic Sea. In February a brand new route will be introduced between Stockholm Norvik Port and Hanko in Finland. Ports of Stockholm’s new major port has been built to provide good preconditions for shipping companies to grow and develop.
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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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Modular construction units sail from Piteå to Stockholm Norvik Port
Large modular construction units are being transported by sea to the growing Stockholm region. Transporting project loads by sea directly to their final destination has major sustainability, efficiency and cost benefits.
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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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Freight is up 18 percent at Port of Kapellskär
It is full steam ahead for freight handling at Port of Kapellskär. The figures for the first nine months of this year show a freight rise of 18 percent compared to the same period last year. This underlines how valuable the port is for the important supply of goods to the growing Stockholm region.
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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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Triple cruise ship visit concludes the cruise season at Ports of Stockholm
Stockholm is still a top cruise destination, with almost 100 cruise ship calls into Ports of Stockholm during the 2021 cruise season. Good collaborations and a safe and cautious restart resulted in yet another successful cruise season.
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Ports of Stockholm takes another step towards onshore power connections for cruise ships
Ports of Stockholm has been granted building permits to equip Stockholm’s central quays with onshore power connections for cruise ships. This environmental initiative is a collaboration with other Baltic Sea ports that will result in significantly lower emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants from cruise ships in Stockholm and the Baltic Sea.
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Stena Line expands with new and larger vessels calling at Stockholm Norvik Port
Shipping company Stena Line has chosen to invest in the Baltic Sea and Stockholm Norvik Port. The new Stena Scandica is the first of two extended vessels on the Ventspils – Stockholm Norvik Port route.