€3.6m upgrade for Swedish port
The European Union is investing €3.6m in a series of studies for the upgrade of infrastructure at the Swedish Port of Luleå.
The studies, which were selected for funding under the 2012 Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Annual Programme, will analyse certain aspects ahead of the works to double the loading capacity at the port from nine to 20m tonnes.
They will also look at solutions to deepen the port and improve its maritime access, as well as other basic infrastructure such as quays and rail access.
The port says modernising its facilities will boost Sweden’s export of iron ore and yield significant socio-economic benefits for the region as a whole.
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