“Shipping companies have become more adept at utilizing the full capacity of their ships, which is good for both the economy and the environment. At the same time, ships are generally getting larger and can therefore take more cargo per call,” said Niclas Härenstam, Director of Communications at the Swedish Maritime Administration.
To accommodate larger ships, the agency is undertaking several dredging projects, including recently completed work in the Mälar Strait and ongoing projects in Luleå, Gothenburg, and Landsort.