Port of Gävle

Yesterday, a major joint exercise was conducted in the Port of Gävle together with the rescue services, Släckmedelscentralen and several other actors. The exercise included both operational activities in the port area and work in the incident command staff.

During the day, the Port of Gävle was the site of one of the larger exercises of its kind in Sweden. The exercise was carried out in cooperation with the rescue services, Släckmedelscentralen and several other participating actors.

The purpose was to practise cooperation and procedures in the event of a major incident in a port environment. The exercise included both operational activities in the port area and work in the incident command staff, where leadership, coordination, situational awareness and communication were tested together.

A port is a complex environment where many functions need to work simultaneously, both in everyday operations and during a serious incident. Regular exercises are therefore an important part of strengthening safety, preparedness and our joint capability.

Overall, the exercise went well and provided valuable experience. A joint evaluation process will now follow, where the participating actors will review what worked well and what can be developed further, both in the operational response and in the staff work.

“In major exercises like this, the implementation itself is very important. Once the real risks of injuries during the exercise have been prevented, there is room to test, make mistakes and learn from setbacks. In our case, the most important part of the exercise begins now – the evaluation and the work to take care of all the conclusions and lessons we need to bring into our operations in order to improve,” says Tim Röde, Exercise Leader at Gävle Hamn AB.

Gävle Hamn would like to extend a sincere thank you to all participating actors and to the businesses operating in the port for their good cooperation throughout the day.

Port of Gävle has signed a new 15-year agreement with energy company St1, effective from 1 July 2026. The agreement creates long-term stability and predictability for both parties and provides a strong foundation for continued cooperation at the Port of Gävle.

The agreement covers areas for terminal and port operations and clarifies the framework for St1’s use of Port of Gävle’s land, facilities and infrastructure over time.

“With a long-term agreement in place, we have a clear and stable foundation for our continued cooperation. St1 is an important operator in the Port of Gävle, and we look forward to continuing to develop together,” says Fredrik Svanbom, CEO of Port of Gävle.

Long-term conditions for continued cooperation

For St1, the agreement means a long-term presence in a port that is important for the company’s energy logistics and continued development.

“A long-term agreement with Port of Gävle gives us a stable foundation for continuing to invest in and develop our operations in Gävle. It provides both planning certainty and flexibility in an energy market that is undergoing change,” says Mattias Paulsson, Head of Business Development, Energy Trade & Logistics at St1.

The Port of Gävle plays an important role in St1’s logistics flows and serves as a key hub for energy supply. As the transition towards more sustainable energy solutions continues, St1 sees Gävle as a long-term platform for further development.

We have updated our port rules. The changes mainly concern general conduct rules, information regarding aircraft/drones, right of way for departing vessels, and updated rules for tugboats and associated safety boats.

Key updates include:

• § 2–3: General conduct and order rules (updated)
• § 12: Information regarding aircraft/drones (updated)
• § 22: Arriving/departing vessels and right of way – departing vessels have priority
• Tugboat rules: Updated requirements and procedures, including related safety boats

We encourage all relevant parties to review the updated rules.