Record Traffic in Port of Ystad

Port of Ystad saw record breaking traffic numbers in 2015, retaining the port’s position as Sweden’s third largest ferry passenger port. The largest increase was in bus traffic, which increased by 30,7 % compared to 2014.
 
“The numbers from 2015 show that the traffic in Port of Ystad continues to grow, with the exception of railway waggons where we saw a minor decrease. The conventional goods as well as goods on trucks and trailers increased, making the total number higher than last years” says Björn Boström, CEO of Port of Ystad.
 
The number of passengers increased by 1,5%. In total, 1 987 982 passengers chose to travel via the Port of Ystad. If this trend continues the port is looking to exceed two million passengers in 2016.
 
Car traffic increased by 4 % compared to 2014. In total, 511 543 cars passed through the port on their way to the Danish island of Bornholm and Świnoujście in Poland. The traffic to and from Świnoujście increased in goods and trucks as well as cars, while the Polish passenger traffic decreased by only 0,5%.
 
“If we look at the total figures for 2015 the port set new records in both number of passengers and cars. 2015 was also the second best year ever when it comes to goods and trucks. The development is very positive and we are happy to retain our position as Sweden’s third largest ferry passenger port” says Björn Boström, CEO of Port of Ystad.