Port of Gävle
Strategically located just north of Stockholm and in the heart of one of Sweden’s most industrialized regions, Port of Gävle is a key logistics hub on the east coast – connecting sea, rail and road for smart, sustainable import and export.
Port of Gävle – The link to the world for industry and business in Central Sweden
As the largest logistics hub in Central Sweden, Port of Gävle is located just two hours from Stockholm – with smooth access and minimal congestion. Here, exports from the region’s wood, steel and paper industries meet incoming goods such as raw materials, fuel, consumer products and project cargo.
Large vessels are efficiently handled at the port’s container terminal, bulk terminal, combi terminal and energy port.
From there, goods continue their journey by electrified rail or road – reaching destinations across Sweden and beyond.
Port of Gävle also offers generous storage areas directly by the quays and a modern logistics park ready for warehousing and new operations.
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Port of Gävle has signed a new 25-year agreement with Inter Terminals. The agreement benefits both parties through increased long-term stability and predictability, creating stronger conditions for planning, development and investment – including Inter Terminals continued transition towards fossil-free operations through the storage of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) at the Port of Gävle.
The agreement was signed on 19 January 2026. It covers areas for terminals and storage tanks and clearly defines the framework and conditions for Inter Terminals long-term use of the port’s land, facilities and infrastructure.
“By entering into a 25-year agreement, we strengthen the long-term stability and predictability that provide a solid foundation for continued development at the port. It enables more efficient planning and reduces friction in our cooperation – while ensuring clarity regarding security, requirements and compliance. Inter Terminals is an important partner at the port, and we look forward to continuing to develop together,” says Fredrik Svanbom, CEO Gävle Hamn AB.
Enabling an accelerated transition
Inter Terminals is an established provider of storage and logistics solutions for liquid energy products and, increasingly, renewable fuels. The company has operated at the Port of Gävle since 1993 and currently stores jet fuel and SAF.
“We are very positive about our presence in Gävle. This is a large, modern port with a strategic location in the Baltic Sea – at the heart of an industry-intensive region and close to major airports and population centres. Given today’s geopolitical realities, we believe Gävle’s logistics position will become even more important. We are pleased to continue developing our long-term collaboration with Port of Gävle,” says Johan Zettergren, CEO Inter Terminals Sweden AB.
By moving the timber stuffing operations closer to the container terminal, internal container transports at Port of Gävle are reduced by approximately 40,000 kilometres per year – the equivalent of one lap around the globe. This results in faster flows, lower emissions and freed-up capacity for continued development of the port area.
With timber stuffing now located directly adjacent to the container terminal, the distance for each internal transport is reduced by just over three kilometres per moved container. On a yearly basis, this means that port vehicles drive approximately 40,000 fewer kilometres within the area.
“We have brought new life to previously undeveloped areas. With a new dedicated location for timber stuffing, we can both shorten driving distances and free up around 50,000 square metres of valuable terminal space for other operations,” says Jörgen Flank, Terminal Director at Yilport.
The change is part of the port’s continuous work to optimise land use and cargo flows. The shorter driving distances are also expected to reduce fuel consumption and thereby lower carbon dioxide emissions.
“Shorter driving distances are a win on all fronts. We expect this to lead to lower fuel consumption, fewer risk situations and more efficient handling,” says Jörgen Flank.
For customers, the relocation strengthens the overall capacity at Port of Gävle and ensures that there is available capacity in the port for increasing volumes. The freed-up area and shorter driving distances also create better conditions for further developing operations. At the same time, there is ongoing work to optimise the entire logistics chain, where electrification of equipment and internal transport is one of the key focus areas going forward.
Facts: What does one lap around the globe correspond to?
- One lap around the Earth at the equator: 40,075 km
- Corresponding reduction in driving distance within the port area: approx. 40,000 km/year
Why this matters
- More efficient flows: shorter lead times from stuffing to gate.
- Less internal traffic: increased safety and smoother logistics in the port area.
- Climate benefits: lower fuel and energy consumption per TEU.
- Capacity: frees up approx. 50,000 m² of terminal space for other operations.
The Port of Gavle’s Port Tariff for 2026 is now published and applies from 1 January 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the 2026 Port Tariff or need guidance, please contact:
David Boman
Process Developer
+46 73 980 25 83
This week, an extensive noise assessment was carried out in Port of Gävle, including Granudden and nearby areas. The purpose is to ensure that the port’s operations comply with the noise level requirements set in its environmental permit – around the clock, all year round.
The assignment was carried out by Structor Akustik, specialists in environmental noise and acoustic engineering. Measurements were taken at several locations within the port area, including the bulk terminal, container terminal, railway, and waste management operators, as well as at Granudden. Noise levels outside the port area were also measured, for example at Engeltofta.
To obtain a representative picture, the measurements were performed under varying conditions – including when a container vessel was alongside and being loaded, a vessel was at the slurry quay, and when a freight train arrived at the container terminal for loading. After the measurements, calculations will be made to assess how the sound propagates over longer distances, based on both measured values and standard reference values for typical vessels.
“We conduct noise assessments regularly and can compare the results with previous years’ measurements. It is important that weather conditions are favourable when measuring – it should neither rain or be too windy. Earlier this summer, we had to cancel several planned occasions when forecasts were not suitable,” says Elin Frisk, Environmental Specialist at Port of Gävle.
The results will be presented in a detailed report including data, assessment criteria, and noise propagation maps. These will be compared against the applicable guideline values for noise levels at residential properties:
- Daytime (07:00–18:00, weekdays): max 55 dB(A) equivalent level
- Evenings/weekends (other times): max 50 dB(A) equivalent level
- Night-time (22:00–07:00): max 50 dB(A) equivalent level
- Maximum instantaneous night-time level: max 65 dB(A)
This work is part of Port of Gävle’s long-term environmental efforts, aimed at both meeting legal requirements and showing consideration for residents in surrounding areas.
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