Today, Wallenius Wilhelmsen starts operating the Port of Gothenburg car terminal – now named “Gothenburg International Auto & RoRo Terminal” (GIART). With the terminal, the company aims to develop a regional hub and enhance its logistics network as well as the port’s capacity to deliver efficient, integrated logistics solutions.

The Port of Gothenburg is Scandinavia’s leading hub for vehicle handling. With a prime strategic position, the port's car terminal plays a crucial role in linking the Nordic region with key global markets across Asia, North America, Africa, Australia, and Northern Europe.

The terminal offers full RoRo and terminal handling services, with phased upgrades planned to expand value-added processing. Sustainability is built in from day one, including EV charging infrastructure, and energy-efficient systems.

Now, Wallenius Wilhelmsen start operating the terminal through a newly established, separate, independent company created for this purpose.

“We are very optimistic about Wallenius Wilhelmsen's ability to continue developing the car terminal at the Port of Gothenburg. The company has presented a strong business plan and has credibly demonstrated how they will achieve the volume targets they have committed to and operate a competitive terminal with a customer-centric approach,” says Göran Eriksson, CEO at the Port of Gothenburg.

“RELIABLE, EFFICIENT AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR ALL”

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's aim of operating GIART is to form a partnership with the Port of Gothenburg, acting as an integrated supply chain partner and making GIART a go-to hub for all carriers and customers.

“When we were awarded the contract, we talked about a strategic milestone for our network and a shared ambition to co-create a Scandinavian hub. Today, that vision becomes reality. With GIART now fully operational, we are ready to deliver reliable, efficient and innovative services for all. These services will strengthen supply chains across the region,” says John Felitto, COO Logistics Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

The contract formally commences today and runs for 12 years, providing long-term stability and a platform for continued investment in capabilities, sustainability and value-added services.

GIART is one of five terminals for dry goods handling at the Port of Gothenburg, the others being the Port of Gothenburg container terminal operated by APM Terminals, the intra-European RoRo terminal operated by Gothenburg RoRo Terminal, as well as the Germany and Denmark RoPax terminals operated by Stena Line.

GIART at glance:

• GIART has two quay positions, 240,000 square meters of terminal space, rail connectivity, and PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) facilities and other equipment.
• In total, 251,000 new vehicles were handled in the port in 2025.

About Wallenius Wilhelmsen:

• The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is a market leader in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment, and breakbulk to customers all over the world.
• The company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents, a global inland distribution network, 70 processing centers, and eight marine terminals.
• ith its head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group has about 12,000 employees in 28 countries worldwide.