Ports of Stockholm reports steady growth in passenger and freight traffic in 2025

Increase in cruise traffic

Stockholm has retained its strong position as the Baltic Sea's most popular cruise destination. In 2025, 136 cruise ships called at the ports of Stockholm and Nynäshamn, welcoming a total of 256,000 cruise passengers – an increase of 30 per cent compared to 2024.

The winter cruise season has also continued to develop positively. Between November and March, cruise ships called at the ports every month, indicating growing interest in Stockholm as a year-round destination.

Stable freight volumes to the region

Total freight volumes handled at the ports of Ports of Stockholm amounted to nearly 7.5 million tonnes in 2025, representing a marginal increase compared with the previous year. Volumes remain stable and contribute to the region’s supply of goods, particularly for the construction and civil engineering sector in the Greater Stockholm region.