The Swedish Maritime Administration completes fairway measures, including adjustments to navigation markings.
During the winter of 2028, the new fairway in the Skandia Port can be brought into operation. The fairway is deepened and the western quay position is completed.
Quay construction in the Skandia Port is expected to be completed in February 2028.
FEBRUARY 2028
The Swedish Maritime Administration plans to begin dredging in Q3 2027.
Q3 2027
Blasting and dredging works will take place during the dredging season from October 2026 through March 2027.
Blasting and dredging works will take place during the dredging season from October 2026 through March 2027.
1 OCTOBER 2026
The Swedish Maritime Administration plans to sign a contract with a dredging contractor for the fairway.
Q1 2027
On 1 June, 16,000 m² of terminal space will be handed back to APM Terminals, operator of the Skandia Port.
The Port of Gothenburg signs an agreement with a contractor to carry out blasting and dredging works at the quay in the Skandia Port.
The Swedish Maritime Administration initiated the procurement process for a dredging contractor.
Q2 2026
In February 2024, NCC began work on quay improvements.
FEBRUARY 2024
The EU approves the fairway deepening in the Port of Gothenburg, and NCC is commissioned for quay construction.
DECEMBER 2023
A target cost is agreed, and NCC is commissioned to begin construction.
NOVEMBER 2022
The Port of Gothenburg is the only port in Sweden that can receive the world’s largest vessels. At present they are unable to do so fully loaded. To address this problem and ensure Swedish industry is able to meet the demands of the future, extensive deepening of the fairway is required. The project, known as Skandia Gateway, is being run jointly by the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Port of Gothenburg.