Swedish ship calls decline but cargo volumes rise in Q2 2026

Härenstam added, "This means each port call can transport more goods, which explains why cargo volumes are increasing despite fewer calls. Freight transport via sea is crucial for Sweden, as nine out of ten imported and exported goods are transported by sea."

Freight volumes varied across Swedish ports during the quarter, though Gothenburg and Helsingborg both registered cargo volume increases of approximately ten per cent compared to the previous year.

Meanwhile, overall passenger traffic dipped by about 0.9 per cent year on year, with Stockholm and Helsingborg maintaining their positions as the largest passenger terminals.