Fairway projects
The Swedish Maritime Administration, together with ports, municipalities, and other authorities, runs several projects aimed at increasing safety and adapting fairways to meet the needs of maritime traffic.
Karlskrona Fairway
Widening and deepening the fairway to enhance navigational safety to the Port of Karlskrona.
Landsort Fairway
Widening and deepening the fairway between Södertälje and Landsort to improve safety, accessibility and capacity.
Skandia Gateway
A major deepening of the fairway to ensure direct maritime access to Sweden and safeguard the business sector's access to global markets.
Sundsvall Fairway
Dredging and enhancement of navigational aids to improve safety, capacity and accessibility in the fairways leading to the Port of Sundsvall.
Umeå Fairway
Improved safety, capacity and accessibility in the fairway to the port, enabling more efficient transport and meeting future needs.
Locks in Trollhätte Canal
To secure the future of shipping on Lake Vänern, new locks are planned for the Trollhätte Canal at Lilla Edet, Trollhättan and Vänersborg.
Last updated 2026-07-16