Stockholm ports veteran to manage Visby's new terminal

The facility is scheduled to open in April 2018. Ahlqvist, who starts this September, will be responsible for the terminal and associated operations.

'Recruiting Henrik is a real stroke of luck as he has long and wide-ranging experience of the cruise business, including from Stockholm,' said Arnt Møller Pedersen, chief operating officer, cruise & ferries at Copenhagen Malmö Port. 'On top of that, Henrik comes from Gotland, which is another major bonus. We are convinced that Henrik’s knowledge and positive approach will enable him to develop the new terminal in the best way possible.'

Ahlqvist most recently was in charge of the cruise and ferries business at Ports of Stockholm, while simultaneously serving as deputy harbor master. He also managed the archipelago services and the city center quays during his 16.5 years at Ports of Stockholm. Before that, Ahlqvist spent a decade at the Estline shipping company, which operates the Stockholm–Tallinn route.

'I am naturally delighted to have been given this opportunity, and I feel that the job is perfect for me. There is a sense of coming home in view of my connection with Gotland,' Ahlqvist said.

'I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with CMP in the past, and feel that we are in agreement about the cruise industry and how the cruise business should be operated. I am really looking forward to taking up my position.'

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