Version 1 - Effective from 1 Januari 2025 and valid until further notice. Read more and see content further down the page.
The primary source of information is:
Port Control
Vhf: Channel 12
Telephone: +4631-368 75 15
Email: portcontrol@portgot.se
PORT TARIFF
2025
TERMS ACCORDING TO THE PORT TARIFF | TYPE OF CHARGES ACCORDING TO THE PORT SERVICES REGULATIONS |
|---|---|
Hamninfrastrukturavgift | Port infrastructure charge |
Dues for ship generated waste | Port charge |
Dues for fresh water | Port infrastructure charge |
Port dues for Cargo (rinsing water) | Port charge |
Lay-up dues | Port infrastructure charge |
Dues for connecting to OPS energy port | Port charge |
Dues for connecting to the mains (electricity) | Port charge |
Security patrol and ISPS due | Port infrastructure charge |
General Port Regulations for the Port of Gothenburg
Certificate form for VAT exemption
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The General Port Regulations are drawn up and supplied by the Port of Gothenburg and operating regulations drawn up and supplied by individual terminals.
The Gothenburg Port Authority is responsible for
coordination within the land and water areas belonging
to the Port, with the exception of areas where
operations have been devolved under a
concession agreement.
A MUNICIPAL COMPANY, CITY OF GOTHENBURG
www.portofgothenburg.com
2.12 OTHER SHIPS AND INFORMATION
2.11 HARBOUR TRAFFIC
2.10 ARCHIPELAGO TRAFFIC
2.9 YachtS
2.8 Inland Waterways
2.7 Break Bulk (LoLo VESSELS)
2.6 CRUISE VESSELS
2.5 Ropax- AND PASSENGER VESSELS
2.4 CAR CARRIERS
2.3 RORO VESSELS
2.2 CONTAINER VESSELS
2.1 TANKERS
PORT DUES AND INVOICING
§1 The dues are based on GT (Gross Tonnage) as ascertained in accordance with the International Convention of Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969, unless otherwise stated in the Tariff. When a vessel calls at the Port of Gothenburg for the first time, or if the vessel has been rebuilt since its last call, a valid revised tonnage certificate in accordance with the 1969 measurement regulations must be produced by the shipping company or its agent.
§2 The prices quoted below are in SEK and apply to complete calls, i.e. for arrival and departure to and from the port area.
§3 The minimum amount invoiced per vessel and per call is 500 SEK. The total amount invoiced is rounded off to the nearest whole SEK. The amount invoiced must reach the Port Authority (funds cleared) no later than 30 days after the date of the invoice. If payment does not reach the Port Authority by the due date, interest on overdue payments will be charged at the rate specified on the invoice.
§4 Request for payment in advance can be made. The Port Authority reserves the right to demand a bank guarantee.
§5 Should the Swedish government decree that special regulations are to apply to fees for certain types of vessels, such regulations will be observed.
§6 The Port Authority will not charge for waste as facilities for receiving ship-generated waste will be provided by the shipyards, or by an operator other than the Port Authority.
§7 No extra port fee is debited if a vessel leaves its quayside mooring in the Gothenburg general port area* but remains with the Gothenburg VTS area*. Not valid for vessels which have completed cargo operation and anchor, “for orders”, within the Gothenburg VTS area.
§8 VAT Certificate. In 2018 new regulations were introduced in Sweden’s VAT legislation regarding provisions to ships. In order to invoice port dues without VAT, it is necessary to have a certificate confirming that the relevant conditions for VAT exemption have been met for any vessel calling in at the Port of Gothenburg. If the conditions have not been met or if no certificate is provided at the time of debiting, 25 per cent VAT will be added.
Completed certificates are sent to customerinvoices@portgot.se. You can find the certificate form below. The certificates cover the ship's annual activities and we will therefore annually ask you to re-certify that the conditions for VAT exemption are still met.
ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOUNTS
§9 The environmental discount is granted on condition of registration as per the regulations for ESI (www.environmentalshipindex.org) or CSI (www.cleanshippingindex.com). If there are any queries regarding the environmental discount, please contact miljo@portgot.se.
DISCOUNT ON WASTE DUES
§10 For ships in short sea shipping*, a discount on the waste fee is provided in the form of a lower dues, SEK/GT for vessel generated solid waste. For ships actively working to reduce their waste volume and are able to provide a certificate confirming compliance with the requirements specified in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/91, an additional discount of 0.05 SEK/GT is granted from the regular waste fee.
*Short sea shipping includes all vessels with a European port as their latest port of call.
EXTRA CHARGE FOR DISCHARGING SLUDGE AND WASTE
§11 A surcharge will be levied for any additional costs incurred by the Port Authority, or its contractors as a result of the port regulations not being followed. The terms and conditions for waste discharge and information on where and how waste is to be discharged can be found in the ”General Port Regulations for the Port of Gothenburg”, under the section marked ”Waste”. Discharging that has been ordered and not cancelled will be invoiced.
You can download the "General Port Regulations for the Port of Gothenburg" further down on this page.
EXCEPTION REGARDING SLUDGE AND WASTE DUES
§12 Vessels that have been granted exemption from the compulsory discharge of ship-generated waste in Swedish ports by the Transport Agency do not pay any sludge or waste dues in the Port of Gothenburg.
DEFINITION OF TYPE OF VESSEL
§13 The Port Authority reserves the right to define the type of vessel.
DEFINITION OF TYPE OF TRAFFIC
§14 The Gothenburg Port Authority retains the right to define the type of traffic, such as the terms “shipping route” and “service”.
DIFFERENCE IN INTERPRETATION
§15 In the event of a difference in interpretation of the Port Tariff, the most recently published Swedish version applies. Disputes concerning the Port Tariff shall be settled at the Gothenburg District Court.
REVISION OF PORT TARIFF
§16 The Port Authority reserves the right to revise the Port Tariff at any time during the year.
TERMS ACCORDING TO THE PORT SERVICES REGULATION
§17 Below is a clarification of the fees applied according to this document and how they are categorized in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/352 establishing a framework for the provision of port services and common rules for financial transparency in ports (Port Services Regulation).
1. Summary of detailed terms and conditions
In order to invoice without VAT for ships in the Port of Gothenburg, a certificate confirming VAT exemption is required. If the certificate is not sent in on time, 25% VAT will be added.
Download and fill in the form below and send to customerinvoices@portgot.se. The certificate is valid annually and needs to be renewed every year.
Version 1 - Effective from 1 Januari 2025 and valid until further notice. Read more and see content further down the page.
PORT TARIFF
2025
Type of charges according to the port services regulation
TERMS ACCORDING TO THE PORT SERVICES REGULATION
PORT INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGE |
|---|
Port infrastructure due |
Dues for fresh water |
Lay-up dues |
Security patrol and ISPS due |
PORT CHARGE |
Dues for ship-generated waste |
Port dues for Cargo (rinsing water) |
Dues for connecting to OPS energy port |
Dues for connecting to the mains (electricity) |
De allmänna hamnföreskrifterna utarbetas och tillhandahålls av Göteborgs Hamn AB och driftföreskrifter upprättas och tillhandahålls av enskilda terminaler.
Göteborgs Hamn AB ansvarar för samordningen inom de mark- och vattenområden som hör till hamnen, med undantag för områden där verksamheten har delegerats enligt koncessionsavtal.
General Port Regulations for the Port of Gothenburg
In order to invoice without VAT for ships in the Port of Gothenburg, a certificate confirming VAT exemption is required. If the certificate is not sent in on time, 25% VAT will be added.
Download and fill in the form below and send to customerinvoices@portgot.se. The certificate is valid annually and needs to be renewed every year.
Certificate form for VAT exemption
1. Summary of detailed terms and conditions
A MUNICIPAL COMPANY, CITY OF GOTHENBURG
www.portofgothenburg.com
PORT DUES AND INVOICING
§1 The dues are based on GT (Gross Tonnage) as ascertained in accordance with the International Convention of Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969, unless otherwise stated in the Tariff. When a vessel calls at the Port of Gothenburg for the first time, or if the vessel has been rebuilt since its last call, a valid revised tonnage certificate in accordance with the 1969 measurement regulations must be produced by the shipping company or its agent.
§2 The prices quoted below are in SEK and apply to complete calls, i.e. for arrival and departure to and from the port area.
§3 The minimum amount invoiced per vessel and per call is 500 SEK. The total amount invoiced is rounded off to the nearest whole SEK. The amount invoiced must reach the Port Authority (funds cleared) no later than 30 days after the date of the invoice. If payment does not reach the Port Authority by the due date, interest on overdue payments will be charged at the rate specified on the invoice.
§4 Request for payment in advance can be made. The Port Authority reserves the right to demand a bank guarantee.
§5 Should the Swedish government decree that special regulations are to apply to fees for certain types of vessels, such regulations will be observed.
§6 The Port Authority will not charge for waste as facilities for receiving ship-generated waste will be provided by the shipyards, or by an operator other than the Port Authority.
§7 No extra port fee is debited if a vessel leaves its quayside mooring in the Gothenburg general port area* but remains with the Gothenburg VTS area*. Not valid for vessels which have completed cargo operation and anchor, “for orders”, within the Gothenburg VTS area.
§8 VAT Certificate. In 2018 new regulations were introduced in Sweden’s VAT legislation regarding provisions to ships. In order to invoice port dues without VAT, it is necessary to have a certificate confirming that the relevant conditions for VAT exemption have been met for any vessel calling in at the Port of Gothenburg. If the conditions have not been met or if no certificate is provided at the time of debiting, 25 per cent VAT will be added.
Completed certificates are sent to customerinvoices@portgot.se. You can find the certificate form below. The certificates cover the ship's annual activities and we will therefore annually ask you to re-certify that the conditions for VAT exemption are still met.
ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOUNTS
§9 The environmental discount is granted on condition of registration as per the regulations for ESI (www.environmentalshipindex.org) or CSI (www.cleanshippingindex.com). If there are any queries regarding the environmental discount, please contact miljo@portgot.se.
DISCOUNT ON WASTE DUES
§10 For ships in short sea shipping*, a discount on the waste fee is provided in the form of a lower dues, SEK/GT for vessel generated solid waste. For ships actively working to reduce their waste volume and are able to provide a certificate confirming compliance with the requirements specified in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/91, an additional discount of 0.05 SEK/GT is granted from the regular waste fee.
*Short sea shipping includes all vessels with a European port as their latest port of call.
EXTRA CHARGE FOR DISCHARGING SLUDGE AND WASTE
§11 A surcharge will be levied for any additional costs incurred by the Port Authority, or its contractors as a result of the port regulations not being followed. The terms and conditions for waste discharge and information on where and how waste is to be discharged can be found in the ”General Port Regulations for the Port of Gothenburg”, under the section marked ”Waste”. Discharging that has been ordered and not cancelled will be invoiced.
You can download the "General Port Regulations for the Port of Gothenburg" further down on this page.
EXCEPTION REGARDING SLUDGE AND WASTE DUES
§12 Vessels that have been granted exemption from the compulsory discharge of ship-generated waste in Swedish ports by the Transport Agency do not pay any sludge or waste dues in the Port of Gothenburg.
DEFINITION OF TYPE OF VESSEL
§13 The Port Authority reserves the right to define the type of vessel.
DEFINITION OF TYPE OF TRAFFIC
§14 The Gothenburg Port Authority retains the right to define the type of traffic, such as the terms “shipping route” and “service”.
DIFFERENCE IN INTERPRETATION
§15 In the event of a difference in interpretation of the Port Tariff, the most recently published Swedish version applies. Disputes concerning the Port Tariff shall be settled at the Gothenburg District Court.
REVISION OF PORT TARIFF
§16 The Port Authority reserves the right to revise the Port Tariff at any time during the year.
TERMS ACCORDING TO THE PORT SERVICES REGULATION
§17 Below is a clarification of the fees applied according to this document and how they are categorized in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/352 establishing a framework for the provision of port services and common rules for financial transparency in ports (Port Services Regulation).
2.12 OTHER SHIPS AND INFORMATION
2.11 HARBOUR TRAFFIC
2.10 ARCHIPELAGO TRAFFIC
2.9 YachtS
2.8 Inland Waterways
2.7 Break Bulk (LoLo VESSELS)
2.6 CRUISE VESSELS
2.5 Ropax- AND PASSENGER VESSELS
2.4 CAR CARRIERS
2.3 RORO VESSELS
2.2 CONTAINER VESSELS
2.1 TANKERS