Skandia Gateway quay reinforcement completed on schedule and within budget – dredging set to begin
Following more than two years of extensive work, the reinforcement of the south quay at the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg has been completed on schedule and within budget. The Skandia Gateway project will now enter its next major phase, with blasting and dredging works closest to the quay commencing on 13 October. ...
The south quay of the container terminal at Gothenburg Port has finished its reinforcement on schedule and budget, thanks to two years of hard work. The Skandia Gateway project will now progress to the next stage, with blasting and dredging starting on October 13th. The quay reinforcement, a crucial part of the project, deepens the water near the quay, allowing larger vessels to dock from 2028/2029.
Elin Dörrheide, the project manager, praised the team's collaboration, stating that the milestone marks a significant achievement. Dredging will start on October 13th, removing over 200,000 cubic meters of soft material and around 30,000 cubic meters of rock from the first 50 meters of water near the westernmost 700 meters of the quay.
The area will be able to accommodate vessels with a maximum draft of 17.5 meters. The project aims to create a space for container vessels up to 430 meters long and 65 meters wide, which are 30 meters longer and five meters wider than current vessels, with deeper draughts. The Swedish Maritime Administration plans to start the wider project in fairway and turning basin in August 2027, with the target for the new fairway and quay to be operational by the end of 2028.
This progress benefits Swedish industry by creating better conditions for large container vessels to call at Gothenburg, facilitating more efficient transportation of goods to global markets.
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