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On her maiden voyage, M/T Apatyth called at Port of Uddevalla earlier this week.. We have a tradition to, when a vessel visits Port of Uddevalla on its first voyage, we pay attention to this by handing over a small gift. This time it was the vessel's Captain Lukasz Magierek who received the gift.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday 8 May, our customer Wibax will carry out a major exercise together with the Rescue Service between 09.00 and 12.00. This means that rescue vehicles will be seen in the inner port during the day.
The raft is crafted with two pumps that will push the oxygen-rich surface water down to the depths. This will create oxygenation and help to revive the seabed of Byfjorden. This is a method that has been tested before, and is proven to be effective.
In our regular liner service, we typically use the shipping company Wagenborgs M/V Oranjeborg. Every fifth week, we export up to 13,000 tons of forest products from Uddevalla to Philadelphia, USA with her. M/V Oranjeborg is a Ro-Ro vessel with side ports. Which means that the cargo can either be driven on board or loaded through the side ports.
We can report a result for Uddevalla Hamnterminal above expectations for 2023 of SEK 8.6 million after financial items. This is an increase compared to our budget and forecast, of SEK 7.0 million.
M/V Mark D is currently docked in our port, visiting Port of Uddevalla as part of her maiden voyage. We have a tradition to hand over a small gift to the vessels who calls att Port of Uddevalla on their first voyage, to wish them luck and prosperity.
Right now, geotechnical examinations of the seabed at Västra hamnen are being carried out. It is preparatory work for the ongoing zoning plan.
We take the next step in Port of Uddevalla's sustainable conversion, new routine for access to Port of Uddevalla, results above expectations for 2023. Read about this and more in our latest newletter.
The latest addition to our machine fleet is a wheel loader, more specifically a Volvo L180H. The wheelloader will mainly be used to strengthen our capacity when handling bulk cargo in the port. We where able get the machine in place quickly, as it has been purchased second-hand. An excellent solution for us, when the need occured to increase our capacity.
We celebrate with our customer Lantmännen, who on Thursday took the very first sod for their new grain facility in Västra hamnen.
For two days M/V Kujawy was layed by berth at Badö in Port of Uddevalla. She attracted the attention of vessel enthusiasts in the area, which is not surprising. She is an unusual sight with her length of 190 meters, compared to the musch smaller vessles that usually calls at the quay of Badö.
We are currently implementing a new and modern access system for the port area. In order to continue to be a safe and secure port, we are also introducing new procedures, in connection to that. We want to ensure that everyone who has access to the port area through a personal ID card, is authorized, and has knowledge of current regulations. Therefore we have chosen to let everyone re-apply for access to Port of Uddevalla.
