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, advanced research is carried out here, and cutting-edge technologies are being developed. Get involved and shape the future of logistics.

70 %

of Scandinavia's population and industry is within 500 km of Gothenburg.
# 1

Sweden’s best logistics location (Intelligent Logisitik, 2023).
21,000

logistics employees

The central hub for logistics in the Nordics

With its optimal location, growing population and thriving industrial clusters, Gothenburg is a highly attractive location for progressive logistics companies.

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.

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Scandinavia’s 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. It offers direct services to ports across the world and has strong rail links to and from the whole of Sweden and Norway.

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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

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 is an important hub for intercontinental cargo and offers a wide range of destinations.

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Expanding logistics nodes

Several key areas, ideal for logistics operations, are under expansion. There are opportunities near both the port and airport, as well as in Viared, located along the Motorway 40, near the eCommerce and textile cluster at Borås. The future hubs Gateway Säve and Link 40, both with good connections to the port and airport, present opportunities for warehousing and logistics innovation.

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Innovation in logistics - Sweden's strongest research cluster

Gothenburg is a world-class innovation hub, with a unique culture of collaboration. Digitalisation, electrification and automation are driving forces. The region’s science parks, testbeds and innovation hubs provide companies with an ideal environment for developing and testing tomorrow’s solutions.

Through Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, the region is the country's leading competence center in transport and logistics-related research and education. Areas of excellence include urban logistics, smart transport systems and vehicle development. In Borås, there is broad expertise and tertiary and vocational education in areas such as e-commerce, resource recovery, and textile value chains.

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Fertile ground for logistics startups

The number of startups in transport and logistics has grown rapidly in recent years, particularly in last-mile solutions. Technology now plays a central role in supply chains, with many new companies focusing on digitalisation. Gothenburg’s strengths in logistics, ICT and mobility are resulting in innovative companies who operate at the intersection of these sectors. Electric self-driving truck company Einride; Hugo Delivery with its autonomous delivery robots; and Adnavem with its logistics tech platform, are a few examples.

Driving innovation and sustainability: The vibrant logistics ecosystem in Gothenburg

The Gothenburg logistics environment is strengthened by our expertise in green innovation and digital technologies. 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.
Northern LEAD is a logistics competence centre formed by Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg.
REEL is a national initiative where leading actors have joined forces to accelerate the transition to electrified, emission-free heavy transport on our roads.
AstaZero is a full-scale test environment, where products can be tested and certified in array of traffic environments and scenarios.