Port of Värtahamnen now officially inaugurated
PortThis Tuesday, the 18th, the Port of Värtahamnen and the Värta terminal, part of the Ports of Stockholm, was officially inagurated. The reconstruction of the port started in 2013 and is not only a port, but a completely new city district in Stockholm. Some 85.000 sqm of land has been freed-up, making space for 12.000 new homes and 35.000 workplaces. The terminal at the port, the Värta Terminal, is designed by architect C.F. Møller in a light and spacious way with space for both ferry passengers and the general public.
"Eleven million passengers pass through Ports of Stockholm every year. They contribute consumer spending of MSEK 5 000, fill the equivalent of seven hotels every day of the year and generate 4100 full-time jobs in the region. The ferry industry is important for Stockholm. It is exciting to see how Värtahamnen has developed and has contributed to the development of the Stockholm Royal Seaport," said Karin Wanngård Social Demokratic Mayor of Stockholm.
"The Värtahamnen project is one of several current projects that are transforming our ports. We are experiencing a historic era. We are adapting Stockholm's ports to equip them for the coming century, with the integrated development of port and city. Port operations are important for both tourism and for the sustainable transport of goods to and from the Stockholm region. Achieving a modern and green terminal and functional logistics at Värtahamnen is an important first step," said Johan Castwall, Managing Director at Ports of Stockholm.
"This is a historic moment and means significant improvements for our 4.5 million passengers who pass through the Port of Värtahamnen each year. Over the long-term it benefits the entire region. Our operations will be a natural aspect of everyday life in the new city district, with the port just around the corner. It feels really good and inspiring to move in to our new offices, located at the heart of the pulse of operations," said Marcus Risberg, CEO, Tallink Silja Sweden.
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Oct 20 2016