The privatization of Fjord1 has been completed. Fjord1 was delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Norwegian ferry operator is now owned 50/50 by Vision Ridge Partners, an alternative asset manager focused on sustainable real assets, and Havila Holding, an investment company owned by the Sævik...
2021 Newsletter week 35
Greece to Improve Ferry Transport and Island Port Infrastructure with €1bn in Funds
The Greek Shipping Ministry has announced that it will use funds of up to one billion euros to improve the service of 47 ferry lines and cover 44 projects aimed to upgrade the port infrastructure on islands. Source: News GTP…
Finnlines’ New RoRo Vessels Celebrate Launching and Keel Laying
Finnlines’ Newbuilding Programme proceeds as planned. 30 August 2021: launch of second hybrid ro-ro vessel 31 August 2021: keel laying ceremony for the third vessel The series of three ro-ro vessels are being built at the Chinese Jinling shipyard located in Nanjing. Better service for truck...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/finnlines-new-roro-vessels-celebrate-launching-and-keel-laying/
Fjord1 Continued Stable Operations in Q2/H1
Fjord1 has operated in a safe and responsible manner throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, protecting the safety and security of its employees, customers and suppliers while fulfilling its responsibilities as a provider of critical transport infrastructure in coastal Norway. Revenue in Q2 amounted to...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/fjord1-continued-stable-operations-in-q2-h1/
Carsten Nørland Succeeds Søren Poulsgaard Jensen as Scandlines’ CEO
“Søren has done an excellent job and positioned Scandlines well for the future as a green and competitive provider of critical infrastructure connecting Continental Europe and Scandinavia. Carsten Nørland brings the right commercial and international skills and experience to carry on the good...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/carsten-norland-succeeds-soren-poulsgaard-jensen-as-scandlines-ceo/
Interesting Remarks from SEEN about the Hellenic Coastal Shipping
Last week, the Association of Hellenic Passenger Shipping Companies (SEEN) underlined some interesting points through a letter sent to the Hellenic Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy. In brief: There are pending issues, even from the summer of 2020, while the total unpaid amount to the Ferry...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/interesting-remarks-from-seen-about-the-hellenic-coastal-shipping/
Stena Line Renews Contract for SaaS Terminal Operating System Surikat
Stena Line has renewed a 5-year contract with Surikat, suppliers of a Terminal Operating System for roro, lolo, rail, intermodal and passenger vehicles. The strategic partnership enables Stena Line to enhance their terminal operations and improve the customer experience across Europe. Surikat and...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/stena-line-renews-contract-for-saas-terminal-operating-system-surikat/
Grimaldi: “There’s often no need for taxpayer subsidies on island routes”
In the latest issue of Grimaldi News, there is an editorial dedicated to what is called as “a battle against the nonsensical handing out of taxpayer money to loss-making carriers on routes that are perfectly viable without them.” According to the Naples-based ferry company, “whereas subsidies for...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/grimaldi-theres-often-no-need-for-taxpayer-subsidies-on-island-routes/
City of Turku Redeems the Terminal in Turku
August 31, 2021. The City of Turku has redeemed the terminal in Turku owned by Viking Line. The terminal and related facilities are located in an area in the Port of Turku leased by Viking Line. Under the original lease agreement, the buildings were to be redeemed on December 31, 2025, but since...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/city-of-turku-redeems-the-terminal-in-turku/
Green Biodiesel for the Fanø Ferry Line
The Fanø Line ferries FENJA and MENJA will be powered by fossil-free biodiesel, reducing the total CO2 emissions up to 90%. The plan is to let the ferries sail partly on HVO(*) biofuel from August 2021. If the start-up goes satisfactorily, the share of the new biodiesel will be increased rapidly...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/green-biodiesel-for-the-fano-ferry-line/