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Wallenius Wilhelmsen wins 12-year Gothenburg ro-ro terminal contractWallenius Wilhelmsen wins 12-year Gothenburg ro-ro terminal contract

Norwegian group to take over operations in February 2026 from Logent Terminals

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

January 14, 2025

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Image: Port of Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg has announced Wallenius Wilhelmsen as the new operator of the port’s vehicle and ro-ro terminal, effective from February 2026.

The port said the decision was made following a recent procurement process, resulting in the award of a 12-year concession to Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Current operator Logent Terminals has run the terminal since 2011.

Beyond the main vehicle throughput—267,000 units accounting for 37% of the Swedish market in 2023—the terminal handles project loads such as wind turbine components, transformers, and house modules, as well as mining machinery.

The deal will see Gothenburg, Sweden’s largest vehicle port, added to Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s global network of ro-ro terminals. Its closest operations in Europe are Southampton in the UK, Zeebrugge in Belgium, and Bremerhaven in Germany. The company’s US terminals are Baltimore and Brunswick on the East Coast, and Port Hueneme on the West Coast. Wallenius Wilhelmsen has two terminals in China, Shanghai and Tianjin, along with a terminal in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

A new, independent company will be established to operate the terminal and deliver on the company’s business plans, including a €6m commitment to invest in modernising terminal areas, buildings, and infrastructure.

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"We have seen overwhelming interest in operating the terminal, resulting in several strong bids. We are confident in the choice of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, who we believe will take us a step closer to our overarching goal of becoming the world's most competitive port," said Göran Eriksson, Port of Gothenburg CEO.

John Felitto, COO Logistics Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, said the new contract “amplifies our operational capabilities in the region and enhances our and the port’s ability to provide seamless and efficient logistics solutions.”

The port is a key logistics hub connecting the Nordics to Asia, North America, Africa, Australia and Northern Europe, said Wallenius Wilhelmsen

“It amplifies our operational capabilities in the region and enhances our and the port’s ability to provide seamless and efficient logistics solutions. We look forward to co-creating a hub that will serve the Scandinavian market,” said Felitto.

About the Author

Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

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