The Norwegian Sea-Cargo will launch at the turn of the year a new route, linking the ports of Gothenburg, Stavanger, Bergen, Sunndal, Ålesund, and Świnoujście on a weekly basis.

"This service is a unique initiative with access to numerous volume sources. Available industrial volumes will form the core and make the service possible, and we have received an overwhelming response from the market. We are looking forward to linking into the Port of Gothenburg service network and ensuring traffic gets under way," Tore Knudsen, Director Shipping Division, Sea-Cargo, said.

Jacob Minnhagen, Senior Market Development Manager, the Gothenburg Port Authority, underlined, "Most of the freight was previously transported by road but now we have a sustainable short-sea solution. We are pleased to be able to broaden our service base, generating new opportunities for many."

In Gothenburg, Sea-Cargo's new service will be handled by Logent Ports & Terminals. The stevedore's Richard Hjertquist, Site Manager in Gothenburg, commented, "The new service presents an opportunity to increase the value of the terminal as a one-stop-shop, for short-sea as well as deep-sea services."

He furthered, "For us the new route opens great possibilities for offering more than just stevedoring services to the shipping line. Our CFS-section [container freight service], located within the terminal, handles goods both with fork-lift trucks and reachstackers. Thereby the sea transport can be complemented with storage for both import and export cargo. Fewer handlings and opportunities for dedicated pre- and on-carriage solutions by road or rail minimize the risk for damages and reduce the impact on the environment as well as the infrastructure."

Photo: Port of Gothenburg