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BELGIA SEAWAYS © DFDS

DFDS launches freight route between Spain and the Netherlands

Jan 14 2025

Ro-roDFDS is launching a weekly freight service connecting Spain and the Netherlands, aimed at serving the needs of industrial customers, freight forwarders and project cargo owners. In connection with the new route, DFDS and Hydro, a global aluminium and energy company, have signed an agreement for weekly shipment of aluminium.

The Port of Gothenburg vehicle and RoRo terminal © The Port of Gothenburg

Wallenius Wilhelmsen appointed new terminal operator for the Port of Gothenburg vehicle and ro-ro terminal

Jan 14 2025

Ro-roThe Port of Gothenburg has appointed Wallenius Wilhelmsen as the new operator for the port's vehicle and ro-ro terminal, following a recently conducted procurement process. The operator will take over operations in February 2026 under a 12-year concession agreement.

Steel cut ceremony held for Torghatten Nord’s second of two new electric ferries at Özata Shipyard

Jan 13 2025

FerryA steel cut ceremony has been held at the Turkish Özata Shipyard for FLØYTIND, the second of two electric ferries for Torghatten Nord. FLØYTIND and sister MISTERØY will each have a battery capacity of 1,960 kWh and are built to a design of The Norwegian Ship Design Company.

DFDS December volumes

Jan 13 2025

DFDS' total freight volumes in December 2024 were 6.4% above 2023 and on level adjusted for the addition of Strait of Gibraltar routes in 2024, closure of Calais-Tilbury in 2023, and the opening of Damietta-Trieste in 2024.
The number of passengers in December 2024 was 16.5% above 2023 and on level adjusted for the above route changes as well as the sale of Oslo-Frederikshavn-Copenhagen.

AUTO ADVANCE © UECC

UECC in first truck-to-ship delivery of liquefied biomethane in Spain

Jan 13 2025

Ro-roUnited European Car Carriers (UECC) has performed the first-ever ship refuelling operation in Spain with a truck-borne shipment of liquefied biomethane (LBM) to widen access to supplies of the sustainable fuel and bolster the country’s circular economy.

SAMSKIP KVITBJØRN and SAMSKIP KVITNOS © Samskip

Value Maritime and ME2CC consortium partners announce Maritime Masterplan 2024 funding for carbon capture system on Samskip vessel

Jan 13 2025

Ro-roValue Maritime and its partners in the Maritime Efficient & Easy Carbon Capture (ME2CC) project announced the receipt of funding from the Maritime Masterplan 2024. The funding will contribute to the development, construction and demonstration of a first-in-kind compact, modular carbon capture system to be installed aboard the LNG vessel SAMSKIP KVITBJØRN.

Less than three months left. Secure you seat, register now! (upd. 14 Jan)

Jan 10 2025

It is now less than three months left until the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference. Few outside Commodore cabins and sponsorships now remain, so it's highly recommended to register as soon as possible. To maximize your company’s exposure, don’t miss to book an exhibition area and/or sponsorship early to ensure a favourable place.
PEARL SEAWAYS has now been renamed NORDIC PEARL. New name, but same conference.

Port of Calais takes step towards becoming first port to offer 100 MW of electrical power

Jan 10 2025

PortPort Boulogne Calais has taken an essential step towards making the cross-Channel link carbon-neutral by 2035 by signing a EUR 6.7 million contract with the French high-voltage electricity transmission operator for the supply of 100 MW of electrical power to the Port of Calais.

SUNFLOWER KAMUY at Tomakomai West Port, Hokkaido, Japan © Tsuyoshi Ishiyama

Naikai Zosen shipyard delivers SUNFLOWER KAMUY

Jan 10 2025

FerryThe MOL Group has taken delivery of SUNFLOWER KAMUY from the Naikai Zosen shipyard. This first of two new LNG-fuelled ferries, which will be operated by Ferry Sunflower, is set to enter service on the Tomakomai-Oarai route on 21 January.

Kristian Durhuus, CEO Molslinjen

Molslinjen 2024 carryings

Jan 10 2025

Bornholmslinjen saw more than two million travellers in 2024 for the first time in the island's history. Langelandslinjen carried 33,795 trucks (+12%) and 531,511 passengers (-1%). Fanølinjen carried 1,914,308 passengers (+2.4%), 9,240 trucks (+5%) and 460,450 cars (+12%).

Viking Line’s 2024 carryings

Jan 10 2025

Viking Line’s five vessels served a total of 4.6 million passengers in 2024 and transported a record volume of cargo at 134,219 units. The Helsinki–Tallinn route achieved especially good results. VIKING CINDERELLA added significantly more capacity between Helsinki and Stockholm.

PEARL SEAWAYS © Maritime Photographic

PEARL SEAWAYS and CROWN SEAWAYS to become NORDIC PEARL and NORDIC CROWN

Jan 09 2025

FerryKim Heiberg, route director of the Copenhagen-Oslo route for Gotlandsbolaget, has confirmed to Shippax that the new names for PEARL SEAWAYS and CROWN SEAWAYS will become NORDIC PEARL and NORDIC CROWN.

AMBITION © Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC reach agreement to merge and form cruise line

Jan 09 2025

CruiseAmbassador Cruise Line and Compagnie Française de Croisières (“CFC”), have reached an agreement to merge, forming the “Ambassador Group”. This strategic combination marks the creation of a European premium affordable value cruise line, targeting the no-fly silver market. The transaction is expected to close by the end of January 2025.

Öresundslinjen attracted a record number of Christmas restaurant guests

Jan 09 2025

FerryThe two restaurants on Öresundslinjen’s electric ferries, Libitum Social Dining and Opus Wine & Dine, attracted a record number of guests to their festively decorated Christmas table. A total of 28,874 guests sat down to the table between 15 November and 26 December, which is over 10,000 more than during Christmas 2023.

CABO STAR at the Astander Shipyard © Astander Shipyard

CABO STAR converted for increased passenger capacity

Jan 08 2025

Ro-roBaja Ferries latest acquisition, CABO STAR, is currently at the Astander shipyard where the addition of a new accommodation block will increase the passenger capacity to 399 passengers in new double cabins. New seats will also be installed together with refreshments of saloons and common areas.

FRS expands its commitment on the Rhine: Takeover of the traditional Loreley ferry line

Jan 07 2025

FerryFollowing the recent takeover of the Rhine ferry Maul between Ingelheim and Oestrich-Winkel, the Flensburg-based shipping company FRS is expanding its commitment on the Rhine: with the acquisition of the traditional ferry Loreley GmbH & Co. KG, it is taking over another connection in the region.

JLR joins UECC's Sail for Change to decarbonize maritime transport

Jan 06 2025

Ro-roLuxury vehicle manufacturer JLR has signed up to join UECC’s Sail for Change initiative using low-carbon liquefied biomethane (LBM) in maritime transport to support the company’s sustainability ambitions through decarbonization of its global logistics chain. The addition of JLR means that four vehicle manufacturers are now participating in the pioneering initiative launched last year in which LBM, or bioLNG, supplied by Titan Clean Fuels is currently being bunkered on UECC’s five dual-fuel LNG PCTCs operating in the European shortsea trade to provide direct and immediate cuts in emissions.

Launch of sister CHAUMINE

Launch of CLdN’s second G9 ro-ro LEONINE at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

Jan 03 2025

Ro-roLEONINE was launched at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, the second of two G9 ro-ro vessels currently on order for CLdN at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
The 234-metre LEONINE will be equipped with two conventional main engines as well as two large shaft generators of 6 MW each, which can be used for generating power or for electric propulsion.

Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp © Tallink Grupp

Tallink Grupp publishes passenger and freight statistics for December and the fourth quarter of 2024

Jan 03 2025

Tallink Grupp has published its passenger and freight statistics for December and the fourth quarter of 2024. The statistics provide a complete picture of the number of passengers, passenger vehicles and freight units for the entire year 2024. In 2024, Tallink Grupp transported a total of 5,580,016 passengers, which is a decrease of 2.2% compared to 2023, when the figure amounted to 5,705,600.

Top 20 ferry operators fleet gross ton size as of 1 April 2024

Top 20 ferry operators

Jan 02 2025

Top 20 ferry operators fleet by gross ton, lane metre and passenger capacities, as of 1 April 2024.

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Less than three months left. Secure you seat, register now! (upd. 14 Jan)

Jan 10 2025

Top 20 ferry operators fleet gross ton size as of 1 April 2024

Top 20 ferry operators

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Launch of sister CHAUMINE

Launch of CLdN’s second G9 ro-ro LEONINE at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

Jan 03 2025

DFDS appointed ferry operator for Jersey

Jan 02 2025

PEARL SEAWAYS © Maritime Photographic

PEARL SEAWAYS and CROWN SEAWAYS to become NORDIC PEARL and NORDIC CROWN

Jan 09 2025

CABO STAR at the Astander Shipyard © Astander Shipyard

CABO STAR converted for increased passenger capacity

Jan 08 2025

FRS expands its commitment on the Rhine: Takeover of the traditional Loreley ferry line

Jan 07 2025

AMBITION © Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC reach agreement to merge and form cruise line

Jan 09 2025

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