The Ports of Halland, Stena Recycling, and Hydro Aluminium have partnered to set up a service that carries scrap metal on board ships instead of using trucks.
The weekly service connects the Port of Halmstad and Hydro Aluminium's facilities in Sunndal, Årdal, Høyanger, Husnes, and Karmøy.
The previous set-up saw trucks going from Halmstad to Älmhult, where the cargo got smelted before onward transportation to Norway.
Whereas the service currently makes use of different berthing places in Halmstad, it will move to the brand-new 12-metre-deep Oceanhamnen once it's up & running in 2025.
"This cooperation plays a central part in the development strategy for the new Oceanhamnen harbour in Halmstad. There, a new 200-metre-long quay together with 21 thousand square metres of yard is being constructed. The new port area is tailor-made for this type of goods handling that comprises containers and bulk cargo," highlighted Henrik Nanfeldt, the Ports of Halland's COO.
Henning Wiik Tangen, Scrap Purchaser at Hydro Aluminium Metal in Norway, added, "We are very pleased with this sea freight solution from Halmstad, which has just come online. It will decrease CO2 emissions and contribute to Hydro Aluminium achieving its sustainability goals. The Halmstad-Norway by-sea-volume stands for around 600 tonnes fewer CO2 in 2024."
"This here is an effective solution, most notably one that makes a difference for the environment. We help our customers to optimise their resource handling throughout the entire lifecycle, in which sustainable transport solutions are an important factor. It feels exceptionally good that we can contribute to Hydro Aluminium lowering its carbon footprint," said Andreas Kronqvist, Facility Manager at Stena Recycling.
Photo: Ports of Halland