Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Gothenburg
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Gothenburg. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside
- Pipeline
- LNG-bunker barge
Primary Anchorages
Gothenburg outer anchorage, Vinga roads
Port Detail
Scandinavian leader
Gothenburg handles around 30% of Swedish foreign trade by tonnage. Container, RoRo (intensive Sweden-EU automotive trade), and energy cargoes dominate.
North Sea / Baltic ECA
Gothenburg is inside both the North Sea and Baltic ECAs — LSMGO is mandatory. Sweden has pioneered low-emission shipping initiatives.
LNG and biofuel leader
Stena and Skagen operate LNG bunker barges here. Bio-VLSFO (B30, B100) supply is established. Methanol bunker pilots have been conducted (Stena Germanica was the world's first commercial methanol-fuelled vessel).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Gothenburg a leader in alternative fuels?
Swedish maritime policy and the local cluster (Stena, Wärtsilä, Volvo Penta) have all pushed alternative fuel adoption ahead of most European peers.
Is methanol bunkering operational?
Pilot operations and trials yes — full commercial supply scaling up as methanol-fuelled tonnage grows. We can confirm current availability for specific stems.