FAGERSTA

• SEFAA
• Latitude: 59.9844
• Longitude: 15.81
• Baltic Sea
• Marina in Sweden

Location: Sweden

Fagersta is a locality in Sweden, but it is not a port. It is situated in the county of Västmanland.

When discussing marine ports in Sweden, more well-known examples include major ports such as the Port of Gothenburg, the Port of Stockholm, and the Port of Malmö. These ports play crucial roles in international and domestic shipping, handling a wide variety of cargo types and offering facilities and services for both freight and passenger transport.

For a detailed description and specifications of a marine port, using the Port of Gothenburg as an example:

Port of Gothenburg

Location: West coast of Sweden, along the Kattegat sea area.

Key Specifications:

• Coordinates: Latitude 57.6963° N, Longitude 11.9340° E
• Type: Natural/Commercial seaport
• Size: Largest port in Scandinavia
• Terminals:
  • Container Terminal
  • Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) Terminal
  • Car Terminal
  • Energy Port (liquid bulk)
  • Passenger Terminal
• Operational Depth: Up to 14.5 meters (approximately 48 feet)
• Annual Throughput:
  • Containers: Over 800,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units)
  • Cars: Over 250,000 vehicles
  • Ro-Ro Units: Significant number of Ro-Ro units handled annually
  • Bulk Cargo: Millions of tons of bulk cargo, including oil and other energy products
• Warehouse & Storage: Extensive warehousing facilities, including cold storage, bonded storage, and general cargo storage
• Connectivity:
  • Direct access to major highways
  • Rail connections to major Swedish and international destinations
  • Proximity to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport for airfreight
• Technology & Services:
  • Advanced terminal operating systems
  • Cargo handling services
  • Customs and inspection facilities
  • Logistical support services like freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution

Infrastructure:

• Quay Length: Over 13 km (approximately 8 miles)
• Cranes: Numerous ship-to-shore cranes, including some capable of handling ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs)
• Support Services:
  • Bunkering services
  • Ship repair and maintenance facilities
  • Pilotage and towage services

Environmental Initiatives:

• Green Port Program: Focused on reducing CO2 emissions, utilizing electric cranes, and promoting sustainable shipping practices.
• Cold Ironing: Availability of onshore power supply for ships while docked to reduce emissions.

Passenger Services:

• Regular ferry services to destinations such as Denmark, Germany, and the UK.

While Fagersta itself is not a marine port, the description above provides an overview of what a prominent Swedish marine port like the Port of Gothenburg offers in terms of facilities, services, and specifications.