Boskalis has signed a contract to deepen a new section of the Port of Gothenburg in Sweden, with dredging and blasting works scheduled to begin in October.

The activities will take place near a newly constructed quay and are expected to enable more vessels, including larger and deeper-draught ships, to call at Scandinavia’s largest port.

The project forms part of the port’s role in the wider Skandia Gateway program. This initiative will increase the fairway depth into the Port of Gothenburg from the current vessel draught of 13.5 m to a maximum of 17.5 m.

According to the provided information, continued vessel upsizing is already creating limitations, as the existing fairway depth restricts larger ships from entering the port fully loaded.

Boskalis expressed appreciation for the trust placed in the company and stated it looks forward to cooperation on the project in Sweden.