-5% Revenue EUR 124.1 (130.5) million, due to the pandemic. Passenger revenue was affected by travel restrictions on Finland’s border. In addition, low bunker surcharges have also been affecting the turnover. Efficient operations resulted in a positive EBITDA of EUR 30.3 (38.2) million. 187,000...
2021 Newsletter week 19
Corsica Ferries Adds A Baltic Cruise Ferry To Its Fleet
Corsica Ferries has been successfully shopping in Finland. Pierre Mattei, CEO, announced on his LinkedIn account that the company acquired MEGA REGINA, a classic Baltic ferry from Viking Line. Viking Line confirmed MARIELLA (1985) was sold for EUR 19.6 million. The vessel’s book value as of 31...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/corsica-ferries-adds-a-baltic-cruise-ferry-to-its-fleet/
FRS To Offer Inter-Balearic-Island Services
Competition on the Balearic Islands increases. Two days after the announcement of GNV to enter this market, the German company FRS said it will start operating the Alcúdia – Cituadella route at the end of May. At the beginning of June, the Ibiza-Formentera line will be added. The FRS routes will be...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/frs-to-offer-inter-balearic-island-services/
Rederi AB Gotland’s New Route To Germany Can Start In Autumn
Recently Rederi AB Gotland said that they are planning for a new ferry line Nynäshamn – Rostock. (“Hansa Line”) In an interview with Swedish Radio P4, Rederi AB Gotland’s CEO Håkan Johansson said they are doing intensive preparatory work. “We have aimed to launch the ferry line this autumn.” The...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/rederi-ab-gotlands-new-route-to-germany-can-start-in-autumn/
When Travellers Want To Buy A Ferry Service That Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
Rumour has it that Brittany Ferries is looking at start a Plymouth – Portugal (Leixões) summer service for British motorist / holidaymakers. Because Portugal is on the UK’s green list, while Spain is still red. If it will happen the company will have to announce it soon to open the reservations.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/when-travellers-want-to-buy-a-ferry-service-that-doesnt-exist-yet/
DFDS Q1: 2021 Off To A Good Start
Fast recovery from Brexit transition Mediterranean continued its progress Passenger services remained restricted EBITDA increased 23% to DKK 750m Outlook 2021 The EBITDA outlook for 2021 was raised following stronger than expected freight results for most business units. Uncertainty remains high...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-q1-2021-off-to-a-good-start/
FS Italiane’s Fleet Renewal Plan Revealed For The Strait Of Messina
A document published by the Italian transport ministry and focused on cost and opportunities to build up a new bridge on the Strait of Messina, revealed some interesting news about the fleet renewal program soon to be launched by Ferrovie dello Stato group which owns some roro and ropax ships...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/fs-italianes-fleet-renewal-plan-revealed-for-the-strait-of-messina/
Trading Update From Irish Continental Group
Volumes (Year to date, 8 May 2021) -62.5% cars -18.9% roro +11.4% TEU containers +11.3% terminal lifts Financial information for the first four months of 2021 Consolidated Group revenue in the period was €89.3 million, an increase of 0.4% compared with last year and a 12.7% decrease on 2019....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/trading-update-from-irish-continental-group/
Brittany Ferries Forced To Delay Return To Full Service
Brittany Ferries will not resume its full sailing schedule on 17th May as it had originally planned. The decision comes following changes to international travel rules, and in particular clarification of the UK government’s traffic light framework. Normal sailings are now scheduled to resume on 6th...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/brittany-ferries-forced-to-delay-return-to-full-service/
OSK-Shiptech Consolidates Its Position In Eastern Africa
OSK-ShipTech has signed a contract with Tanzania government-owned Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) for Owner’s Assistance and local assembly supervision of their new passenger ferry on site in Mwanza. MSCL, who operates both ferries, cargo ships, and tankers on three of Africa’s Great Lakes,...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/osk-shiptech-consolidates-its-position-in-eastern-africa/