The UK is to delay introducing post-Brexit checks on food and farming imports to England, Scotland and Wales, blaming Covid disruption and pressure on global supply chains, writes the BBC.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/brexit-checks-on-goods-imported-from-the-eu-delayed-again/
One billion zlotys (EUR 220 million) for the construction of 3+1 ropax ferries for PŻM and PŻB. Signing of the notarial deed on Tuesday 14 September for the creation of company Polskie Promy, established for this circumstance and representing the two shipowners. Polish Deputy Minister of...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/one-billion-zlotys-for-the-construction-of-four-ferries/
Freight Total volumes in August 2021 were 0.6% above 2020. Net adjustments for structural route changes reduced growth 1.9 ppt to -1.3%. The volumes transported in August 2021 by the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean business units were well above August 2020. North Sea volumes were on level as...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-monthly-volume-report-freight-growth-continued-in-most-regions/
Electric ferry HEILHORN is being tested during the night, taking over from LYSINGEN. HEILHORN is a hybrid electric ferry. (delivered 2020 / 84.30m / 199 pax / 60 cars)…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/torghatten-testing-electric-ferry-on-vennesund-holm/
From September 18, 2021, a new cross-Channel freight service will be open to all transporters, using an unaccompanied mode through the Channel Tunnel, says Getlink in a press release. The crossing will be managed by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight and will operate 24 hours a day and six days per...
After two failed attempts of public tenders for the maritime continuity on the Civitavecchia – Arbatax – Cagliari route between Sardinia island and Italy mainland, the Italian transport ministry is desperately trying to reactivate the line which had been operated by Tirrenia Cin until last...
In a third review of its budget, the Åland Government has allocated four million euros for a second-hand ferry for the Åva – Osnäs line. The vessel will be put into service in 2023, as soon as the port of Åva is completed. The procurement of the ferry is already in the final stages, writes Nya...
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has invited four shipyards to bid for the contract to build two new ferries for Islay: Damen, Romania Remontowa Shipbuilding Sefine Denizcilik Tersanecilik Turizm Cemre Marin Endustri The contract will be awarded no later than the end of March 2022. The new...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/four-shipyards-invited-to-tender-for-new-islay-vessels/
Alliance between two iconic French companies with far-reaching possibilities and synergies: CMA CGM has agreed to make a €25 million investment in Brittany Ferries, including €10 million in quasi-equity. Through this agreement, CMA CGM is seeking to support Brittany Ferries’ post-Covid-19 recovery....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/win-win-alliance-between-cma-cgm-and-brittany-ferries/
Following some news reported by Italian financial media ( MF-MilanoFinanza), Emanuele Grimaldi confirmed to Ferry Shipping News the interest in Attica, in case the Greek ferry company will be put up for sale by Marfin Investment Group. “It’s a widely known fact that our group looks at consolidating...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/mr-grimaldi-confirms-interest-in-attica-if-put-up-for-sale/