Fossile-free vehicle fleet for the Port of Gävle
The Port of Gävle has switched to a completely fossile-free vehicle fleet. All official cars used by the employees have now been changed to four electric cars and one that primarily runs on biogas.
E16 becomes an electric road for heavy traffic
In a near future, heavy trucks can charge electricity on the go. An two-kilometer test road is presently built close to Gävle.
The Swedish Transport Workers Union warns of industrial action
Parties have not yet come to an agreement on port and dockworkers’ conditions, causing the Transport Workers Union to issue a notice of industrial action. “Even though negotiations have currently stalled, we still have strong hopes that we will reach an agreement. Negotiations have been positive and we’ve offered salary increases in line with the sector,” says Joakim Ärlund, CEO of Swedish Ports.