"The reduced volumes cost us about five million kronor a month, so it's quite a dramatic development," says Bart Steiyt, CEO of the Port of Helsingborg.
It is an indicator that the economy is slowing down due to inflation and all the cost increases.
"We see it on both the import and export side. Lots of small decisions companies and consumers make slow it down quite a bit for us," says Bart Steijert.
One in five employees is at risk of dismissal
But it is not only reduced volumes that are behind the notice, which Helsingborgs Dagblad was the first to report.
For several years, the port has had unprofitable business linked primarily to the Skåne terminal. Among other things, goods are stored there and cruise ships are received, which is not sustainable in the long run.
"So it's not just riding out the storm. We need to raise prices, change working methods and streamline.
The unions were informed of the notice yesterday. There are 31 people working in the port itself and 11 officials affected, which makes up a fifth of all employees. In total, the port must improve its earnings by SEK 22 million according to a decision from the City of Helsingborg.
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"There is a strong concern among the staff, especially young people who are just at the start of their careers," says Eskil Rönér, who represents the Dockers' Union.
It is not long ago that the city paid a dividend from the Port of Helsingborg of SEK 250 million to pay for H22. Is it money you would have needed now?
"No, it's not a lack of liquidity we have, the problem is that we don't have profitable parts of the business," says Bart Steijert.
Are you worried about the future of the port?
"No, we will start making money again.