Yes to the Norvik port

This means that construction of the port, just north of Nynashamn, can begin this year which is important for the establishment of an efficient, eco-friendly supply of goods to the region.

Johan Castwall, Ports of Stockholm’s managing director, said: “After a long process in this important project for the Stockholm region, the Supreme Court has issued its final ruling and we can at last begin to build the Stockholm Norvik Port.”

With nine out of ten goods arriving by sea in Sweden, and a large portion of these destined for Stcokholm, the port will make it possible to transport goods as close to their final destination as possible by sea.

This results in major environmental benefits and simultaneously reduces the pressure on Sweden’s already congested road and railway networks.

“The global growth that we are experiencing generates increased freight volumes and Stockholm is the most rapidly expanding capital city in Europe,” explained Mr Castwall.

He continued: “This imposes high demands for an efficient and sustainable supply of goods. By ensuring that we have the capability to welcome vessels that are becoming ever larger we are creating financially and economically attractive transport possibilities for our region.”

“The Stockholm Norvik Port, with its natural depth, short approach lanes and close proximity to the market is an important piece in the goods supply jigsaw puzzle.”

It is expected that the first vessel will enter the port three years after the start of construction.