The Port of Umeå has contracted NYAB to carry out the first phase of modernising the Swedish seaport, which will include setting up the Norra quay, demolishing an existing berth, dredging, putting in place a ro-ro ramp, and paving the yard.

Works started in March 2025 and are expected for completion by the autumn of 2026.

The entire Nordporten project, to be checked off by 2030, also includes building a new energy jetty, expanding the Södra och Pirkajen quays, providing shore power, carrying out more dredging, and erecting a water supply facility for fire protection.

"The Port of Umeå is important for the region's industry. With the considerable investments in Northern Sweden, made by both established and new industrial players, forecasts speak of increased cargo traffic in Umeå's port, while sea shipping finds itself at a transition crossroads. That and the fact that parts of the seaport have reached their technical lifespan. Several projects have already been completed, but there's still plenty of work. With this in mind, we are developing the Port of Umeå to meet the future demands of logistics," said Mikael Isaksson, CEO, the Port of Umeå.

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