Gothenburg Port Authority and Stena Line are progressing with plans to relocate the carrier’s activities to Arendal in the outer area of the port.
The agreement includes the construction of the new terminal, as well as rental and leasing of the terminal area including a new terminal building. The agreement spans more than 25 years. “With the agreement in place we are a big step closer to a relocation of Stena Line’s operations. To consolidate the terminal operations to the heart of the freight hub in the outer port is a logical step that gives us synergies and strengthened opportunities to continue developing the whole port in line with our sustainability ambitions,” said Elvir Dzanic, ceo of the Gothenburg Port Authority.
Niclas Mårtensson, ceo of Stena Line, said the move will enable it to accelerate the development of its sustainable shipping activities, and secure its position in the city for the long term. As part of Stena Line’s goal to reduce its carbon footprint, the company will gradually introduce new sustainable fuels into its fleet of vessels, and this requires both infrastructure and well-functioning supply chains to support the transition, which the new location provides conditions for.
