Six rail tracks long enough for full 750-metre trains, on-dock cranes and a dense shuttle network give Gothenburg an inland reach unmatched in the Nordics — about 60% of all containers now move by rail. Scandinavia's largest container port handled a record 934,000 TEU in 2025, up 4%, while rail volumes climbed 5% to an all-time high of 529,000 TEU. The APM Terminals facility is the only one in Sweden able to take 24,000-TEU vessels and the sole Nordic port offering direct intercontinental calls without transshipment on the North Continent. The new 144,000-square-metre Arendal 2 area completed the port's biggest expansion in four decades. Gothenburg is also Sweden's principal energy port, handling crude oil and refinery products, alongside major ro-ro and car-terminal operations. Stena Line ferries connect the city with Germany and Denmark. For cargo that does not need a deep-sea call, Helsingborg, Aarhus or Wallhamn serve as practical alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Goteborg?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Goteborg is SE GOT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Goteborg located?▼

The port of Goteborg is located in Sweden (Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Goteborg?▼

Goteborg is a Large harbor of type River (Tide Gates).

What is the channel depth of Goteborg?▼

The channel depth of Goteborg is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

57.70972, 11.95472

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Goteborg

Stockholm → Shanghai Stockholm → Shenzhen Stockholm → Guangzhou Stockholm → Hong Kong Stockholm → Tokyo Stockholm → Busan

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