Ports Of Stockholm

Sweden to launch unified maritime traffic centre

The Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm are taking a significant step by establishing a joint maritime traffic centre in Stockholm, aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of vessel traffic from Oxelösund in the south to the northern coast of Sweden.

In early March, the two parties signed a cooperation agreement, marking the start of this initiative. The Swedish Maritime Administration’s and Ports of Stockholm’s traffic centres will merge into a unified maritime traffic...

https://container-news.com/sweden-to-launch-unified-maritime-traffic-centre/

Ports of Stockholm selects new Cargo Marketing Manager

Johan Praetorius has been appointed as the new Marketing Manager of Cargo at Ports of Stockholm.

With his experience and expertise in transport and logistics, he will strengthen the marketing and sales department, creating new opportunities for the continued development of Ports of Stockholm.

“I am very pleased to have been given this opportunity. Ports of Stockholm is a critical infrastructure operator with a key role in developing modern logistics solutions for the Greater Stockholm Region. I...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-stockholm-selects-new-cargo-marketing-manager/

Innovation with Sustainable Microgrid Technology will Strengthen Ports of Stockholm

Ports of Stockholm is launching an innovative project to integrate onshore power supply (OPS) with microgrid technology at the Port of Kapellskär. This initiative, funded by the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova, aims to combine solar cell systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and an...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/innovation-with-sustainable-microgrid-technology-will-strengthen-ports-of-stockholm/

New automated container loader arrives at Stockholm Norvik Port

At the end of August, a new automated container loader arrived by sea from Latvia to Stockholm Norvik Port.

This new addition is expected to boost the Swedish port’s capacity and enhance its services to better support the Swedish export industry’s need for efficient cargo containerization.

The advanced container loader introduces a novel cargo stuffing method, optimizing efficiency for industries such as forestry and steel.

“Unlike all other ports in Sweden, Ports of Stockholm has a surplus of...

https://container-news.com/new-automated-container-loader-arrives-at-stockholm-norvik-port/

Ports of Stockholm and BPO seek funding to enhance collaboration with Ukrainian ports

In collaboration with partners, Ports of Stockholm is seeking funds through the Swedish Institute’s Ukraine Cooperation Program to facilitate the integration of Ukrainian ports into the European Union (EU) transport network.

Ports of Stockholm, along with the Odessa-based law firm Interlegal and the Baltic Ports Organization (BPO), is seeking funding from the Swedish Institute for a preparatory project. The goal is to foster cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine to support the integration of...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-stockholm-and-bpo-seek-funding-to-enhance-collaboration-with-ukrainian-ports/

Finnish partners to develop green shipping corridor

On 6 February, Ports of Stockholm, Port of Turku and Viking Line announced a formal partnership to develop a green shipping corridor between the Finnish ports of Turku and Stockholm.

The initiative seeks to eliminate fossil fuel usage from shipping along this route by 2035. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their commitment to establish a scalable framework for transitioning to fossil-free fuels and reducing the climate impact of shipping.

“Climate change is...

https://container-news.com/finnish-partners-to-develop-green-shipping-corridor/

Ports of Stockholm may explore automooring using vacuum pads system for box terminal

Sweden’s port of Kapellskär welcomed the new Finnlines Ro-Ro vessel with cutting-edge technology. The port, included in the Ports of Stockholm, currently has vacuum pad automooring as well as next-generation onshore power connections.

The premier of Sweden’s first automooring of a vessel using vacuum technology was in mid-September with the brand new Finnlines vessel Finnsirius, which operates on the Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali route, docking using vacuum pads.

The pads can dock and undock...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-stockholm-may-explore-automooring-using-vacuum-pads-system-for-box-terminal/

Ports of Stockholm wins funding for autonomous ship research project

Ports of Stockholm, in collaboration with several partners, has been awarded research funding from the Swedish Transport Agency for research into autonomous shipping in an urban city environment. 

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Swedish gov’t OKs Ports of Stockholm’s EU grant application for onshore power project

The Swedish government has given the go-ahead for Ports of Stockholm’s EU grant funding application for onshore power pilot studies.

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/swedish-govt-oks-ports-of-stockholms-eu-grant-application-for-onshore-power-project/

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