Port of Gothenburg to have new logistics park
A new logistics park is emerging directly beside the Port of Gothenburg. One million square metres in size, the park is expected to generate more than 2,000 jobs, the company said in its press release.
There has for a long time been a shortage of land for logistics and distribution close to the Port of Gothenburg. To address this need, a one million square metre park is the process of being created – the Port of Gothenburg Logistics Park. Half of the area, 500,000 square metres, will be transformed into storage and logistics properties over the next few years.
"This is an enormous investment and a golden opportunity for every company looking to establish a warehouse directly beside the largest port in Scandinavia," said Magnus Kårestedt, Port of Gothenburg Chief Executive.
The new logistics park will have five companies as property owners – the Gothenburg Port Authority, NCC, Prologis, Eklandia and Bockasjö. The park is located directly adjacent to the port's freight terminals on Hisingen in Gothenburg.
"Regardless of where in the park a company establishes its operations it will never be more than 10 minutes away from the quayside, making it an ideal location for import companies requiring rapid, cost-effective transport from port to warehouse," Magnus Kårestedt continued.
DB Schenker and the tyre importer Amring are two examples of companies that have already moved into the area. The whole park will be completed by around 2025.
"Logistics is a prime business sector for Gothenburg and it creates large numbers of jobs in our region. The Port of Gothenburg Logistics Park will reinforce our position as the logistics capital of Sweden," said Magnus Kårestedt.
Property owners at the Port of Gothenburg Logistics Park include Bockasjö, Prologis Nordic, NCC Property Development AB, Eklandia Fastighets AB and Gothenburg Port Authority
The Gothenburg Port Authority has a total of 440,000 square metres of land in the park – 20,000 square metres are already available and 420,000 square metres can be developed commencing in 2017. In the port's section of the park a high-rack warehouse can be constructed with a ceiling height of up to 35 metres. Part of the area will also be linked to the rail system.