Over 150 cruise ships to call at Ports of Stockholm in 2026
Cruise traffic in Ports of Stockholm continues to increase. In 2026, 157 vessels with more than 300,000 passengers are expected to visit the ports. (more…)
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Strong cruise season in Stockholm with new OPS in port
The traditional cruise season in Stockholm is coming to an end. The year has seen a clear upturn, with more calls and a new shipping company, compared to last year. (more…)
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Cruise ship AIDAdiva opens the first Swedish shore power plant for cruise ships at the Port of Stockholm
When AIDAdiva docks in Stockholm on July 25, 2024, the shore power plant in the Port of Stockholm will be the first of its kind in Sweden to go into official regular operation. (more…)
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Capital cities highlighted in a one-off CE fam trip – Cruise Europe Conference in Stockholm
The holding of the Cruise Europe Conference in Stockholm highlighted just one of the capital cities that has, up until recently, been overshadowed by what has been the marquee destination of St Petersburg on Baltic itineraries. (more…)
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Stockholm shows off its best – Cruise Europe Conference
Stockholm was bathed in sunshine for the three days of the Cruise Europe Conference (13th – 16th May), giving it a chance to shine brightly, which it surely did. (more…)
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The ups and downs of the geopolitical landscape – Cruise Europe
Russian’s invasion of Ukraine saw a huge decrease in calls to ports in the eastern and northern Baltic. Host city Stockholm, for example, has seen calls drop from about 275 pre-pandemic to 125 this year. (more…)
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Cruise Europe Announces Simone Maraschi as Newly Elected Chair
Cruise Europe Announces Simone Maraschi as Newly Elected Chair at Annual Conference in Stockholm. Cruise Europe, the leading association representing ports across Europe, is thrilled to announce the election of Simone Maraschi as its new Chairperson. (more…)
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The cruise season begins at Ports of Stockholm
Stockholm is a popular cruise destination, and the season, with a total of 121 cruise ship calls, is now getting underway. (more…)
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Stockholm is leading Europe’s climate transition
Stockholm aims to lead the world in reducing emissions. Now Stockholm has become one of the first EU cities to have its climate plan approved by the European Commission, and Ports of Stockholm is one of the Climate City Contract signatory companies. (more…)
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The cruise season starts at the Port of Stockholm. In total 126 cruise ships are booked for 2023
This weekend sees the start of the international cruise ship season at the Ports of Stockholm with the arrival of the cruise ship Bolette at the Port of Nynäshamn. (more…)
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Stockholm opens new quay and prepares for OPS this summer
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience was the first to call at Stockholm’s new quay F655 on May 20 2022. The official inauguration took place on June 21 with Oceania Cruises’ Marina alongside. (more…)
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Green light for EU grant funding application for onshore power pilot studies. Ports of Stockholm announced that it has received the green light for EU grant funding application
Ports of Stockholm can jointly apply, together with eight other Baltic Sea ports, for EU grant funding for pilot studies to develop the onshore power infrastructure, enabling more sustainable shipping with low air pollutant emissions. (more…)
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Ports of Stockholm steps up investment in hydrogen
Ports of Stockholm is investing in hydrogen and is beginning a hydrogen fuelling station procurement for Stockholm Norvik Port. Hydrogen fuel is part of achieving the environmental target of fossil fuel-free truck operations by 2025. (more…)
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Ports of Stockholm breaks ground to build Sweden’s first cruise ship onshore power connection facilities
Ports of Stockholm is investing in the environment by building onshore power connection facilities for cruise ships at two city centre quays. This environmental initiative will result in significantly lower air pollution emissions in Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. (more…)
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Sweden’s pandemic approach reaps rewards
Sweden was the only European country not to have any lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic years. (more…)
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Ports of Stockholm is to establish shore power connections for cruiseships in two locations
“Cruise passengers are very important to Stockholm financially and generate over 1,000 jobs in the region. Onshore power connections in Stockholm are part of an important joint environmental investment, together with other Baltic Sea ports, to create an international class sustainable cruise destination,” stated Joakim Larsson, the city commissioner responsible for Ports of Stockholm. (more…)
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Ports of Stockholm to invest in new cruise ship quay
Ports of Stockholm is one of the world’s largest passenger ports. A EUR 1,5 million investment to create a new cruise quay is now planned, which will double the capacity for cruise ships. (more…)
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Ports of Stockholm continues commitment to solar cell systems
Ports of Stockholm’s commitment to renewable energy continues with the installation of a rooftop solar cell facility at Stockholm Norvik Port that will be one the biggest of its kind in Sweden. The solar cell system went live on the darkest day of the year. (more…)
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Stockholm is open and receiving calls. This year it is expecting 29 calls with three of these being in December
They say every cloud has a silver lining and what may have appeared a wrong move by Sweden in the early days of Covid-19 is now working to the country’s benefit. The country’s radical approach to the pandemic, ie keeping schools and businesses open throughout, is not only benefiting its citizens but also the cruise industry. (more…)
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Saga Sapphire’s exclusive new shore excursions in St Petersburg and Stockholm
Saga Sapphire’s Explore Ashore team has revealed two new exclusive tour experiences for ballet and opera-loving guests sailing on the 15-night Grand Baltic cruise from Dover on June 19, 2019. (more…)
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More popular than ever – cruise passengers love Stockholm
The number of cruise passengers travelling via Ports of Stockholm is continually rising, and has set a new record again this year. During the cruise season 268 vessels called at Ports of Stockholm, with a maiden cruise call this year at the Port of Kapellskär. (more…)
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Cruise ship test call at the Port of Kapellskär, Sweden
More and more cruise passengers are travelling via Ports of Stockholm, and the Port of Kapellskär has been trialled for international cruise calls. The maiden call of an international cruise ship at the Port of Kapellskär was on 6th September. (more…)
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Record cruise passenger numbers at Ports of Stockholm
The 2017 cruise season at Ports of Stockholm has set a new record, with total passenger numbers reaching 600 000. These passengers spend more than SEK 0.5 billion in the Stockholm region. (more…)
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Record number of cruise passengers spend 63 million euro in Stockholm
Stockholm is growing in popularity as a cruise destination. This year the region will be visited by 270 cruise liners carrying a record number of 650 000 passengers. (more…)
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Almost half a million cruise passengers spend half a billion in Stockholm
In October the cruise season concluded when the cruise ship AidaMar arrived in Stockholm. In total it was yet another good cruise season, with Stockholm retaining its popularity as a destination. (more…)
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Stockholm Inaugurates Seawalk In May
Stockholm’s tender port of Nynashman is being fitted with a 260m-long SeaWalk extendible/retractable floating pier which will be inaugurated with a call from Royal Princess on May 10.
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CMP’s seminar in Almedalen: Sustainable cruise traffic an engine for growth in the Baltic region
At a packed seminar in Visby, the panel were in agreement that cruise traffic in the Baltic has great potential for further development. (more…)
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Stockholm Is Investing $17m In The Future
Stockholm is investing in a new cruise pier at Frihamnen, F627, which is due to be ready for the 2016 season. It will be 260m long and have a depth alongside of 10m.
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TTS begins installation of Stockholm’s new passenger gangways
In a huge urban development program the Ports of Stockholm organization is extending its Port of Värtan through reclaimed land, making room for a new terminal. (cruisebusiness.com)
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