The Swedish container market had a slight downturn during the first half of 2019 with one percent fall, but the Port of Gothenburg is reporting a steady rise in both market share and volume. Between…
Sustainability is not something that happens. It is…
Today's emissions from the transport sector can be reduced by 50% if we move goods from road to the sea. The Port of Oslo organized the environmental conference Greenport Cruise & Congress 2019 in Oslo - Finally,…
Competitive and environmentally friendly
Since the start of Color Lines Cargo shuttle, "Color carrier," that operates between Oslo and Kiel. Color Line has worked to establish an intermodal solution for shipment of trailers and containers. On October 10th, the…
The port of Oslo builds on the success…
The Port of Oslo continues the success of the previous Cool Oslo Shortsea projects, focusing on the Baltic. Cool Oslo Shortsea is a collaborative project between ports, owners of goods, and logistics players to transfer…
New multi-terminal to expand Port Esbjerg
According to a press release, the Board of Directors of Port Esbjerg have adopted the construction of a new, 40,000-m2 multi-terminal in the eastern port area, in response to increased demand for areas for the…
Sweden to transfer more cargo from road to…
Freight transport must be sustainable and more efficient, a solution is increased sea freight. An action plan has been developed to promote the transfer of goods from road to water. The goal is to double…
The Marine Sweepers, soon coming to a Port…
UN has described marine pollution as one of the fastest growing environmental challenges in the world. On a global scale, between 8-10 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. I invited…
More fruit and vegetables transported to Oslo by…
In March, Yilport Oslo handled more than 23 000 TEU. With 3 months with record volumes in a row first quarter of 2019 shows an 18 % increase compared to 2018. The Cool Oslo Short…
Onshore power supply now available to shipping lines…
Port of Oslo is aiming to become a zero-emission port. The new shore power facility opened Jan 8th. Ferries operated by DFDS and Stena Line will get their power from this facility when they are…