Logistics in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the logistics capital of Sweden, perfectly located in the heart of Scandinavia. Seamless connections by sea, land and air put the whole world within reach. Major players in logistics and transport operate here, world-class logistics research is carried out here, and cutting-edge technologies are being developed. Get involved and shape the future of logistics.
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70 %
of Scandinavia's population and industry is within 500 km of Gothenburg.
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# 1
Sweden’s best logistics location (Intelligent Logisitik, 2023).
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31,000
logistics and transportation employees
The central hub for logistics in the nordics
With its optimal position Gothenburg offers frequent direct rail services to large parts of Sweden, and direct access to the motorways leading to Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen.
Want to join us and shape the logistics and transport sector of the future? We can help you invest and innovate - and build a long-term business in the Nordic capital getting things done.
Scandinavias largest port
The Port of Gothenburg is not only Scandinavia's most important port, but also a market leader in the transition to fossil-free logistics. Some 20% of Sweden’s foreign trade passes through the Port of Gothenburg, as does 57% of the country's container traffic. The port offers direct services to and from destinations in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and North America, with 75 direct routes to ports all over the world. It has strong rail links to and from the whole of Sweden and Norway. It also offers 2 million sqm of warehouse space.
A driving force in the transition towards sustainable transport
With initiatives like Gothenburg Green City Zone, together with companies and academia at Lindholmen Science Park and Chalmers, the acceleration towards green mobility and logistics makes Gothenburg a driving force in the transition towards a more sustainable transport sectors.
The city has been selected as one of ten mentor cities in a smart city initiative run by the European Commission. Gothenburg will support 65 other European cities in the art of strengthening innovation in the green transition.
One of the most climate smart airports - fastest air cargo turnaround
Gothenburg also has a major international airport that is among the most climate-smart airports in the world and just 25 kilometres from the city centre. It offers flights to more than 100 destinations served by 30 airlines. The airport handles heavy cargo and has one of the fastest air cargo turnarounds in Europe.
Major investments are being made in the airport, in the surrounding areas, and in the transport infrastructure. The development, known as Airport City, includes plans for two logistics parks, retail and business parks, and hotel and conference amenities.
Innovation in logistics - Sweden's strongest research cluster in logistics
Collaborative innovation, cutting-edge technologies and advanced testing environments. Gothenburg is a driving force in the transition towards a green and digital transport sector.
Gothenburg’s two universities – Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg – are very strong in logistics and both have close ties to industry. They offer popular bachelor’s and master’s programmes, and have around 100 researchers involved in world-class research in areas such as green logistics, digitalisation of freight transport, and emerging handling technologies.
Driving innovation and sustainability: The vibrant logistics ecosystem in Gothenburg
The Gothenburg logistics environment is strengthened by our expertise in mobility and battery, ICT, and sustainable urban development. Through a joint view and “Gothenburg-spirit” between companies, academia, and the municipalities the local environment boosts and makes room for invention and collaboration.
The following is just a small sample of the platforms and arenas that are part of our logistics innovation ecosystem. Feel free to reach out to us for more information.
- Gothenburg Green City Zone is an initiative where the city serves as testing ground for developing an emission-free transportation system by 2030. Pioneering a new mindset an collaborative approach to shape an innovative emission-free transport system.
- SEEL is Sweden’s new testbed for electromobility, which has its head office and main facility in Gothenburg. Companies can test prototypes and products in independent, state-of-the-art facilities; everything from batteries, to electric motors and complete vehicle testing.
- The Transzero initiative aims to make the Nordic region's largest port, the Port of Gothenburg, fossil-free by 2030 through collaboration between Volvo Group, Scania, Stena Line, and the port. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.
- The Swedish Electromobility Centre (Svenskt Hybrid Centrum - SHC) is a national center of excellence for e-mobility and the future of transports. SHC brings together Sweden’s expertise and acts as a node for interaction among academia, industry, and society.
- Lindholmen Science Park is home to around 400 companies, and a key hub for our mobility cluster. It also acts as a platform for cross-disciplinary and cross-industry projects, connecting organisations in the private and public sectors and academia. It also hosts several of Sweden’s leading development projects within mobility, sustainable urban development and AI.
- Link 40 is an emerging hub for innovative logistics companies. 240,000 sqm is being developed. The focus is on innovation, collaboration and driving the shift towards a green logistics sector.
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Get in touch
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Marcus ScoliègeHead of Foreign Direct InvestmentsContact me about: Inward investment, Establish and invest, Logistics
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Jonas ErikssonHead of Gothenburg Green City ZoneContact me about: Sustainable urban development, Transports, Collaboration opportunities