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New rail link to speed Finnish trade

[ November 2, 2026   //   ]

A new rail connection between Haparanda on the Swedish-Finnish border and the Port of Gothenburg will create new opportunities for Finnish and northern Swedish industry to consolidate cargo for onward transport to global markets, says APM Terminals. It is expected to reduce transit time by eight days from Finland to Asia, compared with traditional transport solutions.
The ambition is to develop Haparanda into a cross-border logistics hub, with a direct rail connection to the Port of Gothenburg and onward connections to global markets.
Through APM Terminals Gothenburg, the new rail connection links into international shipping services, including direct connections to Asia.
The new connection enables larger volumes of cargo to be transported by rail, making better use of Sweden’s existing railway infrastructure. For industries in northern Sweden and Finland, it provides increased capacity and a reliable year-round transport solution, including during the winter months when ice conditions in the Gulf of Bothnia can affect shipping.

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