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New Stockholm Norvik Port gets the green light


Pulp Paper & Logistics


a decision by the Swedish Supreme Court to reject an appeal against the project. The planned freight port, the


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Stockholm Norvik Port, just north of Nynäshamn, is regarded as extremely important for the establishment of an efficient, eco-friendly supply of goods to the Stockholm region. In accordance with the


Swedish Environmental Code, construction and operation of the port required a legal


May/June 2016


onstruction of the Norvik Port at Stockholm is to start this year following


ruling. The Swedish Supreme Court issued a positive ruling by deciding not to allow permission for an appeal to be heard, opening the way for the construction to start. “We are very pleased about the Supreme Court’s decision,” said Johan Castwall, managing director of Ports of Stockholm. “After a long process in this important project for the Stockholm region, the Supreme Court has issued its final ruling and we can at last begin to build the Stockholm Norvik Port.” In Sweden 90 per cent of


goods arrive by sea, and a large


portion of these are destined for the Stockholm region. The Norvik Port will make it possible to transport goods as close to their final destinations as possible by sea. This results in major environmental benefits and simultaneously reduces the pressure on Sweden’s already congested road and railway networks. Castwall continued: “The global


growth that we are experiencing generates increased freight volumes and Stockholm is the most rapidly expanding capital city in Europe. This imposes high demands for an efficient and


sustainable supply of goods. “By ensuring that we have the


capability to welcome vessels that are becoming ever larger we are creating financially and economically attractive transport possibilities for our region. The Stockholm Norvik Port, with its natural depth, short approach lanes and close proximity to the market is an important piece in the goods supply jigsaw puzzle.” It is expected that Ports


of Stockholm will be able to welcome the first vessel into port about three years after the start of construction.


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