News
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Nordic ports unite in UN Sustainable Development Goals collaboration
Ports of Stockholm has signed a declaration, together with nine other Nordic ports, to work together on the environmental challenges related to the UN sustainability goals.
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Seven percent rise in container volumes at Ports of Stockholm
Container traffic is continuing to increase at Ports of Stockholm. This is good news in the lead up to the opening of Sweden's new mega-port, the Stockholm Norvik Port.
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New state-of-the-art building and improved operative area for Stockholm’s important RoRo traffic
Ports of Stockholm and Viking Line have jointly invested in a new cargo expedition building for Viking Line's cargo traffic. This will enable more efficient cargo management, facilitate the forwarding of rolling goods, and will make things easier for haulage vehicle drivers.
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The Stockholm Norvik Port now has its UN location codes
Sweden's newest port has been assigned its transport location codes. This is a milestone for the Stockholm Norvik Port and confirms that the construction of the port is on time and on budget.
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Almost ashore
The final pieces of the puzzle are slotting into place for the new Stockholm Norvik Port to be able to welcome the first vessel in May 2020. The quays are to all intents finalised, as are the ground installations and more than half of the buildings.
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The power is on at the Värtahamnen Port and several vessels are already connected
The new onshore power facilities at the Värtahamnen Port are the most modern, and in wattage-terms the largest, in the Baltic Sea area. Onshore power supply at the quayside provide a way to reduce vessel emissions of air pollutants, resulting in greener shipping.
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Record cruise passenger numbers for Ports of Stockholm in 2019
The number of cruise passengers travelling via Ports of Stockholm is continually rising, and has set a new record again this year. During the 2019 season Ports of Stockholm welcomed 281 cruise liners. The cruise passengers are an important part of Stockholm’s tourist industry and generate large amounts of revenue for the region.
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Ports of Stockholm nominated for international communications prize
Ports of Stockholm has been nominated for the European Sea Ports Organisation Award for its successful social media advertising campaign. The prize is awarded annually to promote innovative projects that improve the social integration of ports and cities.
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Ports of Stockholm in international final with the world’s most pioneering climate action projects
This year’s new power connections at the Värtahamnen port are in the final of the 2019 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award as one of the most pioneering and inclusive climate action projects around the globe.
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Take an aerial tour of Stockholm Norvik Port!
Using drones gives everyone the opportunity to view the construction work and see how Sweden’s newest freight port, Stockholm Norvik Port, is taking shape. Completion is on schedule for opening as planned in May 2020.