The port of Igoumenitsa is the first port in Greece to initiate its transformation into a zero-emission “green” port after completing the holistic energy upgrade program ALFION (Alternative Fuel Implementation in Igoumenitsa Port). The project concerns the mapping of the existing situation and the...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/the-port-of-igoumenitsa-becomes-a-pioneer-in-the-green-transition/
Barry O’Connell will be Dublin Port Company’s new CEO from 14 November 2022, following an open and competitive recruitment process. Barry joins Dublin Port Company from the Coca-Cola System, where he has held multiple senior executive roles in bottling operations around the world since 1992. Barry...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/barry-oconnell-appointed-new-ceo-at-dublin-port-company/
On November 10, CLdN completed the agreement to acquire all Seatruck Ferries Holding Ltd shares from Clipper Group of Denmark. This follows the approval of the proposed merger given by the Irish competition authority on 28 October 2022. CLdN CEO, Florent Maes, says: “We are excited to welcome the...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/seatruck-ferries-is-now-part-of-the-cldn-family/
According to some intermediate data (till the end of October) released in the Greek press about the domestic and international ferry traffic performance in 2022: -13% passengers -3% cars +3% trucks The increase in the truck traffic is due to the intense reconstruction of the islands as well as the...
Beginning of November, Grimaldi Lines transferred RoPax EUROPA PALACE from the Patras – Igoumenitsa – Ancona line, to Patras – Igoumenitsa- Brindisi line to enhance its presence between Southern Italy and Greece. The large ship will sail along with her fleetmate IGOUMENITSA adding some significant...
Turkish shipbuilder Sefine (Yalova) and Bluestone Group celebrated the steel cutting ceremony for a new double-ender ferry ordered by Caronte & Tourist. Expected to be delivered in H1, 2024. LNG-ready engines, batteries, and solar panels. Will be deployed on the Strait of Messina, between the...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/steel-cutting-for-the-second-caronte-tourist-ferry-at-sefine-shipyard/
Dynamic Co is a leading Greek company that provides worldwide superior quality Marine and Industrial services with unprecedented professionalism. Within 30 years’ time they have managed to become an innovative expert in Ship Repairs, Heavy Industry Repairs and Sea Services offering a wide range of...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/cpt-yiannis-nikolitsis-managing-director-of-dynamic-co/
Port of Ystad continues to strengthen its position as one of the biggest ferry passenger ports in Sweden. This summer is no exception. The development this year is still prosperous even if the cargo seems to slow down a bit due to the rising inflation and, not least, the war in Ukraine. On the...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/port-of-ystad-continuous-good-development-2022/
With the support of EQT Infrastructure, Molslinjen A/S has entered into a final agreement to acquire ForSea from Igneo Infrastructure Partners. ForSea is the sole operator of ferries between Helsingør, Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden, providing ferry services via a single ferry route strategically...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/breaking-news-molslinjen-acquires-forsea-t-of-the-cldn-family/
Nor Lines Norway AS, which already has 11 own terminals along the coast, in addition to a large number of agents, is now strengthening its position as a leader in coastal logistics through the acquisition of Kyst 1 in Bergen. Kyst 1 has been an agent for Nor Lines in Bergen since 2019. “We have...