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One of DFDS's two existing sister ships on the Strait of Gibraltar. © DFDS

Gibraltar acquisition finally approved – but DFDS withdraws from Ceuta opportunity

okt 08 2026

FerryDFDS’ agreement to acquire Naviera Armas’ Strait of Gibraltar ferry operations on Algeciras-Tangier Med has been approved by the Spanish and Moroccan competition authorities.

From the double keel-laying ceremony on 8 October. © Remontowa Shipbuilding

Further two newbuilds in the making for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme

okt 08 2026

FerryIn March last year, Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. signed a contract to build seven ferries for Scotland’s Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).

The 2021-built dual-fuel LNG-electric cruise ferry VIKING GLORY. © Søren Lund Hviid

Government support for the Stockholm-Turku green shipping corridor

okt 08 2026

FerryThe Swedish government and Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications have endorsed the application for EU funding for the project: Development of Stockholm-Turku green shipping corridor on ScanMed by deploying OPS and SBC in ports and retrofitting hybrid ferries.

New mainland–Canary Islands service put out to tender with direct link to La Palma

okt 08 2026

FerryThe Spanish government has put a new public service ferry route between the mainland and the Canary Islands out to tender, following the expiry of the previous contract covering the Cádiz connection.

VOLCAN DE TAMASITE, TBR MARHABA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

MARHABA SEAWAYS joins DFDS fleet

okt 08 2026

FerryDFDS has officially taken delivery of VOLCAN DE TAMASITE from Armas, following its acquisition of Armas's Strait of Gibraltar operations. Built at the Barreras shipyard in 2004, the vessel has been a reliable performer for Naviera Armas, initially on Canary Islands routes and latterly on the Algeciras–Tanger Med line.

Dieppe–Newhaven route put out to tender for new five-year concession

okt 08 2026

FerrySMPAT (Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l’Activité Transmanche) has issued a new tender worth EUR 271 million for the Dieppe–Newhaven route between France and the UK.

MAXINE chartered by Smyril Line

okt 08 2026

Ro-roFaroese RoRo operator Smyril Line has chartered CLdN's 21,005 GT MAXINE, which has a capacity of 2,475 lane metres. She will maintain the Rotterdam–Faroe Islands–Iceland service until Smyril Line's two newbuildings arrive from China. Smyril Line uses the CLdN-owned Distriport terminal in Rotterdam's Brittanniëhaven.

NOCC boosts orderbook by four vessels

okt 08 2026

Ro-roThe J.P. Morgan-owned Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has ordered a further four standard, SDARI-designed, dual-fuel 7,100 CEU PCTCs from CIMC Raffles Shipyard in Longkou. The 68,903 GT NOCC PACIFIC and NOCC ADRIATIC have already been delivered and are chartered to WWL and EUKOR, with NOCC KATTEGAT and NOCC SKAGERRAK due in H1 2027.

Torghatten Nord sends 47-year-old ferry for scrapping

okt 08 2026

FerryNorwegian ferry operator Torghatten Nord has sold the 1979-built HARAM for scrapping.

Stena Line’s Port of Gothenburg terminal relocation one step closer

okt 07 2026

PortThe Port of Gothenburg has awarded NCC the contract for the design and implementation of Stena Line’s new terminal in the Port of Gothenburg.

UGR expands fleet with Grimaldi purchases

okt 07 2026

Ro-roUnited Global Ro-Ro (UGR) has purchased several older-generation PCTCs from Grimaldi. The 2007-built, 38,651 GT GRANDE COLONIA, with a capacity of 4,200 CEU, has been renamed UGR AQABA, and the 2003-built, 44,408 GT GRANDE NAPOLI, with an intake of 5,379 CEU, is now UGR SAFAGA.

WW completes private share placement to expand its newbuilding programme

okt 07 2026

FinanceWallenius Wilhelmsen has raised the equivalent of USD 300 million through a private share placement to strengthen its capital reserves, mainly to extend its newbuilding programme. WW engaged DNB Carnegie as global coordinator of the placement.

A Balearia RoPax ferry off Barcelona. © Søren Lund Hviid

Spain’s RoRo sector loses capacity and routes as demand weakens

okt 07 2026

Ro-roSpain’s international RoRo shortsea shipping traffic, excluding vehicles carried as cargo, fell by 1.2% to 13.3 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, according to SPC Spain (Spanish Shortsea Promotion Center).

ARCADIA to Holland America and QUEEN ANNE to P&O Cruises in Carnival fleet reshuffle

okt 07 2026

CruiseCarnival Corporation is reshuffling three of its brands. P&O Cruises' ARCADIA will transfer to Holland America Line in 2029, and Cunard's QUEEN ANNE will move to P&O Cruises, where she will be renamed.

From left: Stine B. Neteland, Jørund Rasdal Unneland, Gaute Løvset and Håkon Leidland. © Fjord Line

Fjord Line ready with new Group Management Team

okt 07 2026

FerryFjord Lines new CEO took office this spring. Now Fjord Line has also appointed a new group management team. Fjord Line CEO Heidi Nag Flikka has appointed four new group directors.

Stena Line to deploy two of its own RoRo vessels between Rotterdam and Harwich

okt 06 2026

Ro-roStena Line will deploy STENA HIBERNIA and STENA SCOTIA on its Rotterdam–Harwich freight route, replacing the chartered MISTRAL and THULELAND.

Moby secures another five years on the Genoa–Porto Torres route

okt 06 2026

FerryMoby has secured the public service contract for passenger and freight services between Genoa and Porto Torres from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031, keeping the route within the group for another five years.

Rendering of the new electric Corran ferry. © NaValue

Procurement for a new electric Corran Ferry

okt 06 2026

FerryThe Highland Council under the Scottish Goverment proceeds to procurement for a new electric Corran Ferry.

Trans-Asia Shipping reportedly sells ferry to Gabisan Shipping Lines

okt 06 2026

FerryPhilippine ferry operator Trans-Asia Shipping Lines has reportedly sold one of its RoPax ferries to fellow Cebu-based operator Gabisan Shipping Lines.

Viking Line and TT-Line into direct competition with Eckerö Line on the Gulf of Finland

okt 06 2026

FerryViking Line has entered into a Joint Operation Agreement with TT-Line concerning operations on the Vuosaari (Helsinki)-Muuga route. The arrangement strengthens Viking Line's position in freight transportation between Finland and Estonia.

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Gibraltar acquisition finally approved – but DFDS withdraws from Ceuta opportunity

Further two newbuilds in the making for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme

Government support for the Stockholm-Turku green shipping corridor

New mainland–Canary Islands service put out to tender with direct link to La Palma

MARHABA SEAWAYS joins DFDS fleet

Dieppe–Newhaven route put out to tender for new five-year concession

MAXINE chartered by Smyril Line

NOCC boosts orderbook by four vessels

Torghatten Nord sends 47-year-old ferry for scrapping

Stena Line’s Port of Gothenburg terminal relocation one step closer

UGR expands fleet with Grimaldi purchases

WW completes private share placement to expand its newbuilding programme

Spain’s RoRo sector loses capacity and routes as demand weakens

ARCADIA to Holland America and QUEEN ANNE to P&O Cruises in Carnival fleet reshuffle

Fjord Line ready with new Group Management Team

Stena Line to deploy two of its own RoRo vessels between Rotterdam and Harwich

Moby secures another five years on the Genoa–Porto Torres route

Procurement for a new electric Corran Ferry

Trans-Asia Shipping reportedly sells ferry to Gabisan Shipping Lines

Viking Line and TT-Line into direct competition with Eckerö Line on the Gulf of Finland

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