The volume of containers transported by rail via APM Terminals Gothenburg in Sweden increased by 13% this year compared to 2021.
“More than 55% of all goods now reach us by rail and I don’t envision a slowdown,” highlighted Svante Altås, senior sales executive at APM Terminals Gothenburg and added, “During the year, we introduced a round-the-clock service to meet demand and create the capacity to handle any variations.”
APM Terminals Gothenburg launched the Green Gothenburg Gateway concept to link rail solutions from all over Sweden with direct shipping from the APM Terminals port and since its launch, demand has increased dramatically, according to APM Terminals announcement.
In 2022, APM Terminals Gothenburg saw ten new shuttles, and expects to add the same number in the next year. Currently, the company is handling 75 shuttles a week, which corresponds to 5,200 containers.
“We’re seeing particularly high demand from industrial companies in the north of Sweden,” noted Altås. “I’m not surprised by the development. Rail offers high reliability and great climate benefits, which have been very important to the market in recent years.”
With a new track plan for 2023 (T23), APM Terminals in Gothenburg will add at least three new destinations. In addition, the terminal will introduce Optical Carrier Recognition (OCR) to provide real-time information about units arriving or leaving by rail.
Meanwhile, OCR technology will scan all boxes to detect any deficiencies.
To further streamline handling, create more rail capacity, and improve safety, APM Terminals Gothenburg has created a brake-checking facility inside the terminal.
“This measure is expected to save 24 hours per week, which gives us the opportunity to receive new shuttles and deal with deviations even more flexibly,” commented Altås.
