Congestion in the existing port in Nuuk. Photo greenland today.
New port in Nuuk 2016
Af greenland today
23 NOV 2012
The current container port in Nuuk has long been too small, and therefore Greenland’s government Naalakkersuisut – this week said yes to a new port, at an expected cost of more than 600 million DKK.
The new port will be completed in 2016, and must either be financed by a fully government owned company, or in cooperation with the Municipality of Sermersooq (Nuuk), Port of Aalborg (Denmark) and Royal Arctic Line.
– A new port of Nuuk will affect the whole of Greenland, says Jacob Strøm, Communications Manager at Royal Arctic Line.
– A new and more efficient port means a more efficient infrastructure, where ships can be loaded and unloaded quickly, he explains.
3D drawing of the first stage of the new port of Nuuk. Photo courtesy by Royal Arctic Line.
Environment friendly
– It allows you to sail with larger and more efficient vessels. And with less time in port, we can spend a little more time sailing on the coast, without compromising the sailing schedule.
– This means fuel consumption can be reduced, and thereby reducing the climate impact, says Jakob Strøm.
Potential
– A larger port also provides the opportunity to attract new customers when they are offered more space.
– A company such as Arctic Base Supply, will be able to offer even better logistic solutions to customers in offshore and mining.
The new port can later be expanded to more than double in size. Photo courtesy by Royal Arctic Line.
Huge demand
– It is important to stress that Royal Arctic Line’s requirements for a new port is the normal container cargo.
– The development of cargo volumes, makes an urgent need for an new port.
Other Enhancements
– The expansion in Nuuk is fortunately not the only future one, and the local expansion of the port of Sisimiut is also a great improvement.
– The same with a possible extension in Ilulissat, and Royal Arctic Line continues to support this.
– But right now, we are pleased that all of Greenland seems to get a large an modern hub port of Nuuk, says Jakob Strøm.
One of the world’s largest cruise ships “The World” visited Nuuk this summer.
Improvement for tourism
– A new port will have a positive effect on Nuuk as cruise city when the port is completed, as it often – if not always – will be able to offer the ships berth, says Malik Milfeldt from Visit Greenland.
– It is both a great advantage with bunkering, filling fuel and water tanks, and also makes it much easier to handle passengers.
Senior Consultant, PR & Cruise, Malik Milfeldt from Visit Greenland. Photo courtesy by Stand By.
– This allows passengers to stay longer on shore, and hopefully buying more, which we as tourist boards are interested in, says Malik Milfeldt from Visit Greenland.
