New rail service boosts Swedish forest exports through the Port of Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg has welcomed the launch of a new rail service for Swedish timber producer Fiskarheden. The first train carrying sawn timber departed from Malungsfors for the port, marking the start of this new shipping route.

From Malungsfors, the timber is transported to the Port of Gothenburg, where it is loaded onto 44 40-foot containers per departure. These containers are then shipped to markets in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Fiskarheden plans to increase the frequency of these departures, if demand warrants it. Joakim Limberg, CEO of Fiskarheden, expressed his satisfaction with the new rail service, stating that it allows them to move more of their inland freight by rail.

The service is designed to be cost-effective and flexible, making it suitable for Fiskarheden's needs as well as other companies in the region. Fiskarheden's sawn timber, used in furniture, construction, and concrete formwork, is primarily exported to these markets.

The company also sees potential in filling the containers with imported goods on the return journey from Gothenburg to Dalarna. Joakim Limberg is actively discussing potential shipments in both directions with businesses in the region.

Richard Mellgren, Senior Business Development Manager at the Port of Gothenburg, sees Fiskarheden's move as a positive example of what Railport Scandinavia can offer. He emphasized how rail can provide an efficient way for inland exporters to access international shipping.