Port of Södertälje becoming a designated DPE port means that the port will now be able to handle non-animal foodstuffs, controlled by the National Food Administration. DPE stands for Designated Point of Entry.

The new EU legislation came into force in 2010 essentially for import ports that handle vegetable foodstuffs. The Port is now ready to receive imports of food stuffs as the first Swedish port to have opened a Designated Point of Entry.

‘To have become a DPE port is an important step to have taken in our development to become a ‘complete’ harbour. Shipping companies importing rice, fruit and vegetables will no longer have to quibble about which East coast port to choose from. They can come straight here!’ says Per Fredman, sales manager at Port of Södertälje. 

Information about the EU’s new legislation for imports of foodstuffs, which came into effect in 2010, has been vague. It was haulage company MM Global Freights AB that brought to attention about the change to Port of Södertälje.

‘Port of Södertälje has reacted fast and effectively in adapting to the new legislation. This means that we can ship our goods directly to Södertälje by sea, instead of having to go via Gothenburg’, says Kicki Mcadoo, spokesperson at MM Global Freights AB.

Imports of foodstuffs via Port of Södertälje have increased during the year and we anticipate a further increase in volumes.

Swedish ports have only three certified Border Control Stations. The difference compared to a station with DPE status is that they are certified to handle meat and other animal foodstuffs.

For more information please contact:
Erik Froste, Managing director, Port of Södertälje
Tlf (+46): 08-550 237 41 or (+46) 0730-551 857
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