To the Port of Gothenburg by road

Gothenburg is situated at the heart of Scandinavia. From here, you can take the E6 motorway to or from Oslo or Copenhagen, only 3–4 hours by road. Highway 40 and the E4 or E20 motorways connect the port with the Stockholm region, which can be reached in around 5–6 hours. Transport operations to the northernmost parts of the country go via the E45, via Karlstad.

When you visit the port, you have to pass Port Entry, a joint point of entry to all dry cargo terminals in the Port of Gothenburg (except Stena Line). One joint ID check for all cargo terminals makes life easier for drivers and provides a clear route into the port for better reception and an efficient traffic flow. Read more about Port Entry here.

If you want to visit the port area, you must pre-register. In our E-services you will find links to our visitor pre-registration system, together with an application form to gain access to the system. You can find our e-services here.

Here You’ll Find Both Charging and Hydrogen Stations for Your Truck

At Circle K at Vädermotet and at Port Entry, there are charging stations with capacities of up to 360 kW, allowing for fast and efficient charging. These stations are strategically located to facilitate the use of electric trucks operating within the port.

Hydrogen Refueling Station for Heavy Vehicles

Next to Gate 6, the entrance to the Gothenburg RoRo Terminal, there is a hydrogen refueling station for heavy vehicles, exclusively supplying green hydrogen. The station is located directly next to one of the port's busiest gates, which is also one of the most truck-intensive locations in Sweden.

The port’s investment in charging infrastructure and hydrogen supports the transition to more sustainable transportation.

Do you have an electric truck? Than you get priority at the Container Terminal

As of March 2023, electric HGVs have priority passage and handling in the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg. This initiative is being used by the terminal operator APM Terminals to favour those haulage firms that have already started to convert their vehicle fleets, while at the same time giving an additional incentive to those considering investing in electrification.

This solution means that electric HGVs will be fast-tracked through APM Terminals’ gate 4 via a reserved lane, and also enjoy priority handling within the terminal area. This creates efficiency gains and an ability to plan that is particularly important for electric HGVs, as there are strict demands on optimisation, given the limited range of electric vehicles. APM Terminals operates the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg, the biggest in the Nordic region.

Collaboration enables the energy transition

Over one million HGVs collect or deliver goods at the Port of Gothenburg every year. The port has conducted a study of the driving patterns of the HGVs together with AB Volvo, Scania and Stena Line in the collaboration initiative Tranzero. A large proportion of HGVs have been identified as particularly low-hanging fruit for the fossil-free transition here and now, and a public station for charging and hydrogen in the heart of the port will be a key enabler.

Vädermotet will form the new hub of the port, in order to facilitate the transition from fossil to electricity and alternative fuels for heavy goods traffic. Initially there will be six public charging stations for electrically powered HGVs, with a capacity of up to 360 kW per charging bay. Having several charging bays at the same location means not only increased capacity, but also shorter waiting times. In the near future, there will also be hydrogen available at the station, a real fuel of the future that only emits heat and water.

In addition to fossil-free fuels, Circle K Vädermotet is a full-service station offering everything users need while their vehicle is charging, such as a wide range of food and drinks, and of course showers and toilets. Also available is secure parking within a fenced area, with CCTV surveillance and room for about 40 HGVs. This is a place where drivers who need to can rest for an hour or so, or even overnight, and do so safely – something for which there is strong demand.