Uddevalla Hamnterminal
Uddevalla Hamnterminal AB is a Swedish municipally-owned port terminal operator in Uddevalla handling bulk grain, chemicals, and offshore cargo across three port areas with multimodal sea–rail–road services, generating 155 MSEK in 2024 revenue from 1.192 million tonnes handled.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersUddevalla, Sweden
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Uddevalla Hamnterminal does
Uddevalla Hamnterminal AB is a Swedish port terminal operator and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the municipal holding company Uddevalla Utvecklings AB, which is part of the Uddevalla kommun group. The company runs three port areas — Innerhamnen (Skeppsholmspiren and Badö), Sörvik, and the newer Västra hamnen (Fröland) — totaling 580,000 m², including 315,000 m² of storage, 39,779 m² of indoor storage across 12 warehouses, and 10 km of in-port railway track. It is AEO-certified, ISO 9001:2015-certified, and ISPS-compliant, and offers multimodal terminal handling, storage, customs and forwarding (through its subsidiary SwanFalk Shipping AB), vessel services, and railway services, with heavy-lift capacity above 100 tonnes.
In 2024 the company handled 1.192 million tonnes of cargo across 275 vessel calls with 87 yearly workers, generating 155 MSEK in revenue but posting a net loss of 11.1 MSEK as it invests in capacity expansion. Customers span grain and agricultural bulk (Svenska Foder, Lantmännen, Varaslättens Lagerhus), chemicals (Clariant), and offshore/project cargo (Ferm & Olsson and other offshore-industry clients). The 2026 strategic agenda centers on completing a double-track railway at Sörvik (May–October 2026), commissioning a new weighbridge at Västra hamnen, onboarding dedicated grain facilities from Lantmännen and Varaslättens Lagerhus, and a CEO transition from Ulf Stenberg to Henrik Vuorinen.
The business model is asset-and-throughput-based: revenue is generated per tonne handled, per vessel served, and per storage / logistics service rendered, with public-sector ownership aligning the terminal to long-term regional industrial and trade policy rather than short-term margin optimization. The stated vision of becoming "Sweden's most flexible port" reflects a positioning around multimodal capability (sea–rail–road), certification-driven trust, and flexibility across cargo types rather than scale in any single cargo category.
Uddevalla Hamnterminal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Uddevalla Hamnterminal
- Legal name
- Uddevalla Hamnterminal AB
- Website
- https://uddevalla-hamn.se
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Uddevalla Hamnterminal AB is a Swedish municipally-owned port terminal operator in Uddevalla handling bulk grain, chemicals, and offshore cargo across three port areas with multimodal sea–rail–road services, generating 155 MSEK in 2024 revenue from 1.192 million tonnes handled.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Uddevalla Hamnterminal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Port Terminal Services
- NAICS
- Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)
- SIC
- Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Project Cargo / Heavy-Lift Terminals (OOG, Oversized, Modules) (TLAHADAB), Warehousing, CFS & Bonded Storage for General Cargo (Within Terminal) (TLAHADAI), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Bonded Warehousing & Customs Storage (Dry) (TLALAAAF)
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Where Uddevalla Hamnterminal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Uddevalla
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Uddevalla Hamnterminal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Cargo Handling and Terminal Services: Revenue generated from loading and discharging vessels, transshipment between rail, road, and vessel, storage services (indoor and outdoor), and terminal operations. The port handles conventional cargo (bigbags, reels, bulk goods) and specializes in project cargo (anchor chains, generators, concrete elements, tanks, wind turbines).
- Customs and Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue from customs handling (export/import), forwarding services, transit handling, and bonded warehouse operations. Uddevalla Hamnterminal is AEO-certified by Swedish Customs, providing simplified customs procedures.
- Storage and Warehousing: Revenue from indoor warehouse storage (nearly 40,000 m² across 12 warehouses) and outdoor storage on paved/hardened surfaces. Storage areas are located adjacent to quays and railway tracks.
- Vessel-Related Services: Revenue from vessel-related services including freshwater delivery, sludge reception, waste reception, and port fees for vessels calling at the port.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Port fees apply to all vessels calling at Port of Uddevalla, governed by Ports of Sweden General Conditions 1989 for terminal operations. |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Uddevalla Hamnterminal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Uddevalla Hamnterminal operates a multi-functional port terminal in Uddevalla, Sweden, providing cargo handling and transshipment between rail, road, and vessel. It offers storage facilities across 580,000 m² (including 39,779 m² of indoor warehousing in 12 warehouses), customs handling, freight forwarding, and bonded warehousing. The terminal operates three port areas — Innerhamnen (Skeppsholmspiren and Badö), Sörvik, and Västra hamnen — with rail-bound cranes, mobile cranes, and reach stackers supporting project cargo and heavy-lift operations up to 100+ tonnes.
Product overview
Uddevalla Hamnterminal operates as a multi-functional port terminal offering integrated port services across three distinct port areas: Innerhamnen (Skeppsholmspiren and Badö), Sörvik, and Västra hamnen. The core service portfolio centers on terminal operations enabling cargo transshipment between rail, road, and vessel; extensive storage facilities (580,000 m² total with 12 warehouses and outdoor areas); and customs and forwarding services including bonded warehousing. Supporting services include railway infrastructure (10 km of track), vessel services (fresh water, sludge/waste reception), vessel permits, and port access management. The company is AEO-certified by Swedish Customs and maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Terminal Operations
Quantifiable outcome
- 1.192 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2024
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Uddevalla Hamnterminal
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Uddevalla Hamnterminal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Uddevalla Hamnterminal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Varaslättens LagerhuscoreVaraslättens Lagerhus established a new grain facility in Västra hamnen at Fröland, inaugurated in May 2026. This is a significant industrial establishment at the port's newest area, supporting the region's agricultural sector. The facility represents a major investment in Västra hamnen's expansion plans and positions the port as a key hub for grain exports.
- Clariant Production ABminorClariant Production AB operates a tanker manifold at the Västra hamnen Ro-Ro facility (quay 60, Fröland Ro-Ro), used for handling liquid chemicals via tank vessels. The manifold is specifically configured for Clariant's operations.
- Ferm & Olsson, StenungsundminorFerm & Olsson based in Stenungsund engaged Uddevalla Hamnterminal for a project cargo operation, transshipping two tanks from the vessel M/V Amadeus Aquamarijn to a barge for delivery to the Stenungsund petrochemical complex.
- Swanfalk Shipping ABcoreSwanfalk Shipping AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Uddevalla Hamnterminal AB, conducting clearing (customs clearance) operations. It is the primary shipping agency for vessels at the port, handling most vessel notifications and agency services. The group has an integrated organization with all personnel employed by the parent company.
- Swedish Customs Administration (Tullverket)coreUddevalla Hamnterminal holds AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification from Swedish Customs, which provides preferential treatment for customs procedures and enables simplified customs routines for customers. The port is also accredited as a customs warehouse by the Swedish Customs Administration.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Uddevalla Hamnterminal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Port of Gothenburg (G\u00f6teborgs Hamn): Sweden's largest port and Scandinavia's biggest container hub. Directly comparable as a multi-purpose Swedish port offering container, ro-ro, bulk, and energy cargo handling, but with significantly larger scale, deeper container liner network, and broader service portfolio than Uddevalla.
- Port of Malm\u00f6 (Copenhagen Malm\u00f6 Port): Major Swedish-Danish port operator providing container, ro-ro, and bulk handling. Comparable to Uddevalla in multi-purpose terminal operations, but operates at much larger scale and serves as a primary international gateway for southern Sweden.
- Port of Stockholm (Stockholms Hamnar): Publicly owned Swedish port operator managing multiple port facilities in the Stockholm region. Comparable to Uddevalla as a municipal multi-port operator offering cargo, passenger, and real estate services, though with a more diversified portfolio and urban-customer focus.
Direct peers
- Port of G\u00e4vle (G\u00e4vle Hamn): Mid-sized Swedish port on the Baltic coast handling containers, bulk, and project cargo. Comparable to Uddevalla as a regional multi-purpose port offering container, bulk, and specialized cargo services with rail connections to Swedish industrial hinterlands.
- Port of Norrk\u00f6ping (Norrk\u00f6pings Hamn): Mid-sized Swedish port at the Baltic Sea mouth handling bulk, containers, and project cargo. Comparable to Uddevalla as a multi-purpose industrial port with strong rail links and growing capacity for energy and project cargo.
- Port of Lule\u00e5 (Lule\u00e5 Hamn): Northern Swedish port handling bulk, project cargo, and industrial goods for the mining and steel industries. Closely comparable to Uddevalla as a multi-purpose industrial port with strong heavy-lift capabilities and rail-linked bulk operations, and notably the previous employer of Uddevalla's current CEO.
- Port of Trelleborg (Trelleborgs Hamn): Swedish port specializing in ro-ro ferry traffic and container handling. Comparable to Uddevalla as a Swedish port operator with multiple revenue streams across cargo types and integrated logistics services.
- Port of Halmstad (Halmstads Hamn): West-coast Swedish port handling containers, bulk, and general cargo. Directly comparable to Uddevalla as a competing regional port on Sweden's west coast with similar mid-scale operations and proximity to industrial customers in western Sweden.
- Port of Karlshamn (Karlshamns Hamn): Southern Swedish port specializing in bulk, liquid, and project cargo. Comparable to Uddevalla as a regional multi-purpose port with emphasis on heavy-lift, project cargo, and liquid bulk handling for industrial customers.
- Port of Helsingborg (Helsingborgs Hamn): Swedish multi-purpose port handling containers, bulk, and project cargo with integrated rail and road connections. Directly comparable to Uddevalla as a competing west-coast Swedish port serving industrial hinterlands with similar cargo mix and breakbulk/project-cargo expertise.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Uddevalla Hamnterminal social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
Uddevalla Hamnterminal financial estimates
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Uddevalla Hamnterminal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Uddevalla Hamnterminal subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Uddevalla Hamnterminal funding detail
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Uddevalla Hamnterminal M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Uddevalla Hamnterminal
What does Uddevalla Hamnterminal do?
Uddevalla Hamnterminal operates a multi-functional port terminal in Uddevalla, Sweden, providing cargo handling and transshipment between rail, road, and vessel. It offers storage facilities across 580,000 m² (including 39,779 m² of indoor warehousing in 12 warehouses), customs handling, freight forwarding, and bonded warehousing. The terminal operates three port areas — Innerhamnen (Skeppsholmspiren and Badö), Sörvik, and Västra hamnen — with rail-bound cranes, mobile cranes, and reach stackers supporting project cargo and heavy-lift operations up to 100+ tonnes.
Is Uddevalla Hamnterminal a public or private company?
Uddevalla Hamnterminal is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Uddevalla Hamnterminal founded?
Uddevalla Hamnterminal was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Uddevalla Hamnterminal based?
Uddevalla Hamnterminal is headquartered in Uddevalla, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Uddevalla Hamnterminal make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Cargo Handling and Terminal Services are the primary driver. The others are customs and Freight Forwarding Services, storage and Warehousing and vessel-Related Services.
Who are Uddevalla Hamnterminal's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Port of Gothenburg (G\u00f6teborgs Hamn), Port of Malm\u00f6 (Copenhagen Malm\u00f6 Port) and Port of Stockholm (Stockholms Hamnar). Direct peers are Port of G\u00e4vle (G\u00e4vle Hamn), Port of Norrk\u00f6ping (Norrk\u00f6pings Hamn), Port of Lule\u00e5 (Lule\u00e5 Hamn), Port of Trelleborg (Trelleborgs Hamn), Port of Halmstad (Halmstads Hamn), Port of Karlshamn (Karlshamns Hamn) and Port of Helsingborg (Helsingborgs Hamn).
Does Uddevalla Hamnterminal have an API?
No public API is recorded for Uddevalla Hamnterminal.
What industry is Uddevalla Hamnterminal in?
Uddevalla Hamnterminal's product category is Port Terminal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHALAB, Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery), with a secondary code of TLAHALAA, Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations). Its NAICS code is 488320 and its SIC code is 4220.