Sweden

Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers

Sweden’s container ports have been crippled by a mass walkout by dockers, following a row over union representation.  
A spokesperson for the Swedish Harbour Workers’ Union told The Loadstar around 1,000 dockers were participating in three-hour strikes, but had been locked out for the whole day and evening. 
“The employers’ organisation, Ports of Sweden, has escalated the conflict with massive lockouts,” said the spokesperson.  
“For example, in Malmö, the strike today was 7am to 10am, and yet...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/swedish-docker-unions-clash-as-ports-lock-out-striking-workers/

Stockholm’s first hybrid ice-class passenger ferry launched

Stockholm shipping company Waxholmsbolaget has launched Stockholm’s first hybrid ice-going passenger ferry. The ship is powered by hybrid electric propulsion and is serving the Stockholm archipelago. It is able to transport up to 150 passengers.

The ferry will help Stockholm become a fossil fuel-free city by 2040, and provide transportation with lower noise and vibration levels.

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The vessel has two diesel engines and a battery pack to create a hybrid power...

https://safety4sea.com/stockholms-first-hybrid-ice-class-passenger-ferry-launched/

Terminal Handling charges in Sweden

Hapag-Lloyd announced the current revision of the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for Sweden which will increase for 20’ / 40’ container as follows, effective January 1, 2019 and valid until further notice:

  • Standard Container
    SEK 1730 / 1930 per 20’ / 40’
  • Reefer Container / IMO Container (Haz.Mat.)
    SEK 2190 / 2390 per 20’ / 40’

Please be informed that the structure of the THC has changed and as from effective date of January 1, 2019, it includes the following surcharges:

  • Security-related charges

http://container-news.com/terminal-handling-charges-sweden/

Ro/Ro traffic in Gothenburg increase

Ro/Ro traffic between Sweden and the continent are increasing, as volumes between Gothenburg and Belgium have risen for the ninth consecutive year. Namely, the forecast for 2018 expects a 10% increase for Ro/Ro units.

254,000 ro/ro units were shipped between Gothenburg and Belgium, during 2017, and the forecast for 2018 reveals a 10% increase to almost 280,000 units. The traffic on the services between Gothenburg and Ghent/Zeebrugge has increased for nine years in a row. Volumes to and from...

https://safety4sea.com/ro-ro-traffic-in-gothenburg-increase/

Kalmar innovation center in Sweden

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has officially inaugurated its new Innovation Center in Ljungby, southern Sweden. Approximately 200 people will be based at the state of the art facility that has been designed to support new collaborative ways of working with modern architecture and cutting edge technology.

The new site will act as a focal point for further strengthening Kalmar’s digital offering, R&D capabilities, and prototype production and testing for the company’s mobile equipment portfolio and...

http://container-news.com/kalmar-innovation-center-sweden/

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