The volumes of freight transported via Ports of Stockholm's northernmost port continue to rise. The figures for the first seven months of the year have increased significantly. Approximately two million tonnes of freight has been handled, an increase of 9.6 percent compared to the year before.

Finnlink, Ports of Stockholm's largest freight customer, also represents the largest proportional rise in freight volumes. However, Tallink Silja, DFDS and Viking Line freight volumes have also increased.

“We have seen steady growth for several years at Kapellskär, which shows how important the port is for the growing Stockholm region. Good collaboration with all of the shipping companies at the port means that we are able to grow side-by-side,” explains Peter Lundman, Technical Operations Manager at the Port of Kapellskär.

Port of Kapellskär is one of Sweden's most important and modern freight ports. The port's location, in combination with very short approach times, makes it possible to rapidly transport goods and passengers to and from the Stockholm region, where more than half of Sweden's consumption takes place.

“More freight needs to be transported by sea. Shipping is an energy efficient means of transport that both reduces climate impact and the number of vehicles on the roads. That is why the continuous rise in the volume of goods being transported by sea from Stockholm via the Port of Kapellskär is incredibly pleasing,” says Nicklas Ebersson, Marketing Manager Cargo, at Ports of Stockholm.

Ports of Stockholm is Sweden's third-largest freight transport port. The Port of Kapellskär currently handles 50 percent of Ports of Stockholm's ferry freight to and from Finland and Estonia. In combined length measurement, 3.5 million meters of goods are transported via the port each year.