Sweden’s Port Of Gothenburg Unveils Largest Expansion In 40 Years With New Port Terminal

Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg has inaugurated its largest expansion in four decades, unveiling Arendal 2, a new 144,000-square-meter terminal designed to meet the expanding transportation needs of the Swedish industry.

The $66 million project, which took six years to complete, is the port’s strategic move to focus terminal operations in the exterior port area, away from the city center.

Arendal 2 is expected to strengthen the port’s capacity to handle growing cargo volumes, supporting the Port of Gothenburg’s long-term goal to stay competitive.

Göran Eriksson, CEO of the Port of Gothenburg, stated that the terminal’s planning began in the 1990s, and future-proofing was discussed. Now that the future has come, the terminal is required to meet the transportation needs of the Swedish industry.

The terminal extension is also linked to Stena Line’s planned move of its local operations from central Gothenburg to the outside port area. The new terminal will be used by Stena Line, providing space for a future ferry terminal and supporting the company’s efforts to introduce more sustainable fuels into its fleet.

The Arendal 2 project used an innovative approach to sustainability. During construction, 180,000 cubic meters of polluted materials dredged from the Göta River were enclosed, stabilized, and used as the terminal’s base. The initiative reduced waste transportation and increased environmental safety.

Eriksson stated that they were able to clean the river while also disposing of dredging material locally, avoiding unnecessary shipping. This was done in a safe and environmentally friendly manner under strict controls.

The terminal expansion has already begun to benefit Gothenburg RoRo Terminal, the port’s main operator. Previously, the operator’s activities were divided into two separate locations; however, the new terminal provides a larger, contiguous area with improved access to the hinterland and crucial berths 712 and 713.

The Port of Gothenburg is experiencing record growth. Last year, it handled 914,000 TEUs, the highest container volume in its history. Container volumes increased by 5% in the first half of 2024, striking 467,000 TEUs from 446,000 the previous year. APM Terminals manages most of these volumes at the port, which currently handles 57% of Sweden’s container traffic.

Reference: Port of Gothenburg 

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