The Port of Gothenburg has handled 709,000 TEUs during the first three quarters of 2025, a 4 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2024.
This puts the port on track for an all-time high. RoRo traffic is also showing renewed growth after a slower period, while car and energy volumes have declined.
The increase is driven primarily by imports, while exports remain stable. At the same time, the proportion of empty containers continues to decline – a reflection of the balanced import and export flows that have long been a hallmark of the Port of Gothenburg.
The Port of Gothenburg aims to move as much of its hinterland cargo as possible by rail. During the first three quarters, the number of containers transported to and from the port by rail increased by four per cent to 393,000 TEU, putting the port on pace for another record year.
Growth is being driven by rail shuttles to and from northern Sweden, hinterland regions and the Stockholm region.
More than 60 per cent of all container cargo to and from the port is transported by rail – also a record figure.
A total of 394,000 RoRo units were handled during the first three quarters, a one per cent increase compared with the previous year.
After a slower period in 2024, volumes are once again trending upward – particularly on the import side – while exports remain steady.
Claes Sundmark, Vice President Sales at the Port of Gothenburg, said: “It’s been a fantastic year so far, especially for container traffic.”
“Several factors are working together. Cargo owners are increasingly demanding efficient, sustainable transport options that strengthen their competitiveness.
“Many other ports in northern Europe are currently struggling with capacity issues, which plays to our advantage. We have the service range, infrastructure, and skilled operators across all areas that allow us to meet demand.”
Earlier this summer, the Port of Gothenburg signed new agreements with one of its largest customers in the energy sector, Inter Terminals Sweden.