Port of Halmstad


Port of Halmstad is the largest shipping port in Halland and one of the 10 largest seaports in Sweden. It is co-owned and managed by the Halmstad's and Varberg's municipal company Hallands Hamnar.

Operations

It is primarily a logistics port with one regular passenger ferry line to Grenå in Denmark. Since 2020, Stena Line operates the route to Grenå with MS Stena Nautica.
Port of Halmstad is a major automotive import port of Sweden. The port has weather protected parking and typically imports more than 100'000 vehicles per annum.

Expansion

The Port of Halmstad is undergoing a major refurbishment and expansion during 2022 - 2026. Total investment, estimated at SEK 700 million, includes a new quay, new breakwaters, a deeper harbor basin, new terminals as well as new rail and road connections. Terminal operators are also expanding, e.g. Schéle is building a new steel center.