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Waterway transport enables smart transport routes
Large pipes, which will be used in a construction project, have arrived at Frihamnen Port in central Stockholm, from Finland. Taking them by water relieves both road and rail networks, while also being more cost-effective.
Frihamnen’s central location offers customers excellent conditions for this type of logistics solution and is an attractive alternative for transport to and from the Stockholm region.
By using waterways and transporting the goods as close to the final destination as possible, both the road and rail networks are relieved, while the environmental impact is reduced. It is also more cost-effective.
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Originally published on 10 Dec
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Read MoreOver 150 cruise ships to call at Ports of Stockholm in 2026
Cruise traffic in Ports of Stockholm continues to increase. In 2026, 157 vessels with more than 300,000 passengers are expected to visit the ports. Cruise ship calls now occur throughout the year, with the majority of passengers coming from the German market.
The list of cruise calls for 2026 has now been published and shows continued positive development for cruise traffic at Ports of Stockholm. Seven ships will make their maiden call and a new cruise line is establishing itself. A total of 157 cruise calls are expected at the ports during the year – an increase compared with both 2025 and 2024. Twenty-one of the calls will be made at the Port of Nynäshamn – the highest number in many years.
“It’s great to see that demand is picking up again in the Baltic Sea and that the number of cruise ships is steadily increasing. Occupancy on board is also high, which means that the number of passengers is rising significantly,” says Stefan Scheja, Marketing Manager Ferries and Cruises at Ports of Stockholm.
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Originally published on 2 Dec
Read MorePorts of Tallinn and Stockholm take a step closer to fossil free maritime transport
The Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 4th of November in Tallinn to launch the Swed-Est Green Collaboration, a joint initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and fossil fuel free maritime activities between Estonia and Sweden, primarily at the harbours connecting Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.
According to Valdo Kalm, CEO of the Port of Tallinn, the collaboration aims to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport while offering passengers and cargo operators future-oriented, sustainable solutions.
“This partnership provides both ports with a strategic advantage, making us more attractive to shipowners, passengers and cargo operators who are looking for sustainable travel and transport solutions. It also opens up opportunities for developing new business models in fossil fuel free maritime transport, for joint scientific and applied studies, and for applying for EU and other funding programmes,” Kalm said.
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Originally published on 5 Nov
Read MoreHouse modules unloaded from Frihamnen Port
More than 400 house modules are currently being unloaded from Frihamnen Port in Stockholm. The modules arrived by ship directly from Malaysia and have been stored for some time in the port, which is a strategic hub for further transport to the final destinations Enköping and Nyköping.
The centrally located inner-city quays are an important complement to the Stockholm region’s major freight ports, which include Stockholm Norvik Port, Port of Nynäshamn and Port of Kapellskär. By utilizing Frihamnen for project cargo, customers benefit from increased flexibility and additional transport options.
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Originally published on 3 Sep
Read MoreJohan Praetorius named Ports of Stockholm marketing manager
Experienced transport and logistics manager to strengthen marketing and sales
Ports of Stockholm has appointed Johan Praetorius to be its next cargo-marketing manager.
With his extensive and solid experience and expertise in transport and logistics, Johan will strengthen Ports of Stockholm’s marketing and sales department, laying the groundwork for continued growth.
Johan’s most recent role was commercial manager for ro-ro shipping company Lakeway Link. He also has extensive experience working with container shipping from firms such as Hamburg Süd/Maersk and Hapag Lloyd. He has also held commercial roles with DHL.
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Read MoreThe Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm establish a joint maritime traffic centre
The Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm are taking a historic step by establishing a joint maritime traffic centre in Stockholm. The co-operation will enhance the efficiency and safety of vessel traffic from Oxelösund in the south and up along the entire northern coast of Sweden. In early March, the parties signed a cooperation agreement that marks the start of a groundbreaking initiative. The traffic centres of the Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm will form a joint maritime traffic centre at the Värtahamnen port in Stockholm.
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Originally published on 14 Mar
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