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the “Regulations for the Free Port of Stockholm,” issued by the
Swedish Government. All the dues and charges in the port have
been determined either by the Government or the governor's office
of Stockholm, after having been examined by the Stockholm Chamber
of Commerce. According to the terms of the lease, the port is to be
administered so as to be of the greatest benefit to commerce and
shipping.
Gothenburg. —The free harbor of Gothenburg is owned by the city
of Gothenburg and is administered by the Gothenburg Harbor
Board. The members of this board are nominated by the Crown,
the city council, the magistracy of Gothenburg, and the Gothenburg
Chamber of Commerce. The administration of the free harbor is
provided for by special act, authorized by the Swedish Legislature,
embodying certain rules and regulations. The regulations of the
harbor board are established by royal decree. The Gothenburgs
Frihamns A/B, a private company, is invested with authority to deal
with all matters relating to the storing of goods. , The chairman of
this company is a member of the harbor board. All harbor dues
levied on ships and goods are determined by the Royal Swedish
Government and all charges relating to labor within the free harbor
are determined by the lord lieutenant of the city and county in
consultation with the chamber of commerce and the Association of
Shipowners.
Malmo —The free harbor of Malmo is owned by the city and
administered by the Malmo Frihamnsaktiebolag (Malmo Free Port
Co.), all the stock of which was recently purchased by the city of
Malmo. This company, appointed port administrator by the city,
was formed for the purpose of devoting itself exclusively to the
management of the free port. The managing director of the com-
pany is also manager of the free port and is responsible for the super-
vision of the regulations. The tariffs for discharging and loading
and for all other operations carried out by the free port company are
fixed by the local government board on the reports of the chamber
of commerce and the commercial and shipping board of Malmo.
Danzig —The free harbor of Danzig is administered by the com-
mittee for the harbor and waterways of Danzig. This special board
was created by an agreement entered into between Poland and Danzig
under date of November 18, 1920. In this agreement Danzig was
included in the Polish customs territory, but retained its former free
port privileges. The committee is composed of five Danzig citizens,
five Polish citizens, and a neutral Swiss president.
Hamburg and Cuxhaven.—The activities of the free port of Hamburg
and Cuxhaven are managed partly by the city of Hamburg and partly
by private enterprises. It was thought to be to the best interest of
all concerned that the control of the harbor facilities be kept in the