ShoreLink
ShoreLink is a private Swedish port operator and integrated logistics provider serving forestry, mining, steel, and municipal customers across four northern Swedish ports (Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, Skellefteå), offering cargo handling, shipping agency, and transport services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1889
- HeadquartersPiteå, Sweden
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ShoreLink does
ShoreLink AB is a privately held Swedish port operator and integrated logistics provider headquartered in Piteå, Sweden, operating across four Norrland-coast ports - Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, and Skellefteå - handling approximately 5.95 million tonnes of cargo and ~1,000 vessel calls annually. The company's core offering combines port operations (loading, unloading, storage), shipping agency services (24/7 ship clearance with winter navigation expertise via subsidiary ShoreLink Shipping AB), and transport/machinery services (a fleet of 130 machines including wheel loaders, trucks, and timber trucks via subsidiaries ShoreLink Transport AB and ShoreLink Industri AB). Underlying technology is a Port Management Information System (PMIS) implemented in 2026 in partnership with Grieg Connect, supporting vessel arrivals, resource planning, invoicing, statistics, ISPS compliance, and gate activities.
The company serves primarily large industrial customers in forestry (SCA, BillerudKorsnäs), mining/metallurgy (Boliden, LKAB, SSAB), and shipping lines, as well as municipal customers (Piteå, Skellefteå, Luleå, Kalix). Revenue is generated through transaction-based cargo handling fees (with published price list for Victoriahamnen Luleå), multi-year industrial contracts (e.g., up to 18-year port operator agreement with Luleå Hamn, five-year SCA Logistics and SCA Wood agreements), and professional services via subsidiaries. Disclosed annual revenue is approximately 380 Mkr SEK, with 230 employees.
ShoreLink is owned by a mix of northern Swedish industrial companies (Sveaskog 24.1%, SSAB, Boliden Mineral, SCA Sourcing & Logistics) and the municipalities where it operates (Piteå Kommun 15%, plus Skellefteå and Luleå), aligning shareholder and customer interests. The company pursues an active decarbonization agenda targeting 90% CO2 reduction by 2030 (with 30% machine fleet electrification) and holds ISO 9001:2015 (since 1998) and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Founded in 1889 through consolidation of regional stevedoring firms (unified under ShoreLink brand in 2013), the company traces over 135 years of continuous operation in the region.
ShoreLink firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ShoreLink
- Legal name
- ShoreLink AB
- Website
- https://shorelink.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1889
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- ShoreLink is a private Swedish port operator and integrated logistics provider serving forestry, mining, steel, and municipal customers across four northern Swedish ports (Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, Skellefteå), offering cargo handling, shipping agency, and transport services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ShoreLink industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Port Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs) (TLAHAJAM)
Keywords
Where ShoreLink is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Piteå
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
ShoreLink business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Port Operations & Cargo Handling: Loading, unloading, and storage of goods at ports in Kalix, Luleå, Piteå and Skellefteå. Revenue generated through cargo handling fees and storage charges.
- Shipping Agency Services: Ship clearance services through ShoreLink Shipping AB, providing documentation handling, logistics coordination, and winter navigation expertise for vessels calling at northern Swedish ports.
- Transport & Machinery Services: Machine and transport services through ShoreLink Transport and ShoreLink Industri subsidiaries, including construction projects, industrial maintenance, and municipal services.
- Entrepreneurial Services: Contracting services for industrial and municipal projects including construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Victoriahamnen Luleå port pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
ShoreLink product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ShoreLink operates port logistics businesses at four northern Swedish ports (Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, Skellefteå), providing integrated services including loading, unloading, and storage of cargo; ship clearance and shipping agency through ShoreLink Shipping; and machine/transport/contracting services through ShoreLink Transport and ShoreLink Industri. The company serves as the link between sea and land for modern industry, handling approximately 6 million tonnes of cargo annually for forestry, paper, mining, steel, and shipping customers.
Product overview
ShoreLink is a comprehensive logistics company operating as a unified platform-plus-services model across four Swedish ports (Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, and Skellefteå). The core offering includes ShoreLink Logistics Solutions for cargo handling, transport, ship clearance, and freight forwarding, supported by subsidiary services: ShoreLink Shipping (shipping agency with 24/7 vessel clearance), ShoreLink Transport (machine and transport services with a fleet of 130 machines including wheel loaders, trucks, and timber trucks), and ShoreLink Industri (industrial contract work). The company employs 230 people, operates approximately 130 machines, and generates around 380 Mkr in revenue, positioning itself as Sweden's most productive and sustainable port operator by 2030.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Port Operations (Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, Skellefteå)
- ShoreLink Shipping (Shipping Agency Services)
- ShoreLink Transport (Machine and Transport Services)
- ShoreLink Industri (Industrial Contracting Services)
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% CO2 reduction by 2030 vs 2019 baseline
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ShoreLink
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ShoreLink technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
ShoreLink partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered important and core.
- Grieg ConnectimportantImplementation of Port port management information system (PMIS) supporting vessel arrivals, resource planning, invoicing, statistics, data analysis, ISPS compliance, and gate activities. Grieg Connect provides a flexible and future-proof platform.
- SCA LogisticscoreFive-year agreement for handling entire production from SCA's Munksund paper mill (kraftliner and recovered fiber) starting October 2026. Will add two vessel calls per week to operations and create approximately 20 new positions.
- SCA WoodcoreFive-year agreement replacing previous one-year contracts for handling of sawn timber products. Marks a long-term and deepened relationship between the parties.
- Piteå HamnimportantClose collaboration with Piteå Hamn in creating conditions for the SCA Logistics handling solution. Port plays important role in enabling the long-term solution for handling paper mill production.
- Luleå HamncoreLong-term port operator agreement (up to 18 years) for Victoriahamnen and other general quays at Luleå Hamn, one of Sweden's five largest ports. ShoreLink has operated there since 1938 and can participate in planned port expansion including Malmporten development.
- SCA MunksundcoreNew long-term agreement taking over internal transports at SCA's paper mill from year-end 2026. Creates approximately 25 new jobs and involves building a modern, sustainable, and safe workplace. Partnership includes machine ownership and maintenance responsibilities.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ShoreLink competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Noatum (formerly Noatum Maritime / part of AD Ports Group): Maritime and port services group offering ship agency, stevedoring, and terminal operations across Europe. Closely comparable to ShoreLink's combined port operations plus ShoreLink Shipping agency business model, though at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
- Euroports Holdings: European port operator group handling bulk, break-bulk, and project cargo across multiple terminals. Comparable to ShoreLink in its focus on industrial cargo handling and stevedoring services, but operates as a multi-country platform rather than a single regional network.
- HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG): Major European port and logistics group operating container terminals, multi-purpose terminals, and intermodal services. Comparable as a larger, listed port operator with similar cargo-handling capabilities, but at significantly greater scale and with a broader geographic footprint.
Regional players
- Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP): Operates several ports in southern Sweden and Denmark, providing cargo handling, cruise, and ferry services. Comparable as a Nordic regional port operator with an industrial-cargo focus, though serving a different geography than ShoreLink's northern Sweden base.
- Ports of Stockholm (Stockholms Hamnar): Municipal port authority operating several cargo and passenger ports in the Stockholm region. Comparable as a Swedish publicly-owned port operator with stevedoring and terminal services, but with a more passenger- and container-focused cargo mix than ShoreLink's industrial and bulk emphasis.
Direct peers
- Gävle Hamn (Port of Gävle): Mid-sized Swedish port handling bulk, containers, and forest-industry cargoes. Directly comparable to ShoreLink in service offering, customer mix (forestry, paper, steel), and mid-scale Nordic port operator profile.
- Helsingborgs Hamn (Port of Helsingborg): Swedish port operator providing stevedoring, cargo handling, and terminal services to industrial and shipping customers. Comparable in scale and service mix to ShoreLink, and a direct domestic competitor in the Swedish port operator market.
- Port of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Hamn AB): Sweden's largest port, also operated as a stevedoring and cargo-handling gateway for industrial and container traffic. Directly comparable to ShoreLink as a domestic Swedish port operator serving industrial customers, with a similar mix of bulk, container, and break-bulk cargo handling.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ShoreLink social profiles
Digital presenceShoreLink compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
ShoreLink financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ShoreLink leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles21 records
ShoreLink subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
ShoreLink funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ShoreLink M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ShoreLink
What does ShoreLink do?
ShoreLink operates port logistics businesses at four northern Swedish ports (Kalix, Luleå, Piteå, Skellefteå), providing integrated services including loading, unloading, and storage of cargo; ship clearance and shipping agency through ShoreLink Shipping; and machine/transport/contracting services through ShoreLink Transport and ShoreLink Industri. The company serves as the link between sea and land for modern industry, handling approximately 6 million tonnes of cargo annually for forestry, paper, mining, steel, and shipping customers.
Is ShoreLink a public or private company?
ShoreLink is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ShoreLink founded?
ShoreLink was founded in 1889. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is ShoreLink based?
ShoreLink is headquartered in Piteå, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does ShoreLink make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Port Operations & Cargo Handling is the primary driver. The others are shipping Agency Services, transport & Machinery Services and entrepreneurial Services.
Who are ShoreLink's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Noatum (formerly Noatum Maritime / part of AD Ports Group), Euroports Holdings and HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG). Regional players are Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) and Ports of Stockholm (Stockholms Hamnar). Direct peers are Gävle Hamn (Port of Gävle), Helsingborgs Hamn (Port of Helsingborg) and Port of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Hamn AB).
Does ShoreLink have an API?
No public API is recorded for ShoreLink.
What industry is ShoreLink in?
ShoreLink's product category is Port Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHALAA, Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations), with a secondary code of TLAHALAE, Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations). Its NAICS code is 488320 and its SIC code is 4400.