In October, the Seine-Maritime Department confirmed DFDS, the current operator of the Dieppe Newhaven “Transmanche Ferries” route, as the operator until 2027. ( Ferry Shipping News, 24 October 2022) Some changes have been announced: Extension of night crossings to enhance passenger comfort....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/some-changes-at-transmanche-ferries-d/
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/
Key Financial Figures (in EUR) Revenue Q3= 220.17mln = +48.45% 9M= 421.61mln = +55.86% EBITDA Q3= 62.33mln (47.11mln in the corresponding 2021 period) 9M= 52.73mln (42.74mln in the corresponding 2021 periods) EBIT Q3= 49.09mln (33.34mln in the corresponding 2021 period) 9M= 14.62mln (4.31mln in the...
Helsinki-Mariehamn-Stockholm Viking Line will place VIKING CINDERELLA in service on its Helsinki-Mariehamn-Stockholm route during the summer period 30 June – 6 August 2023. Cinderella will depart every other day in the afternoon from Helsinki and supplement regular service on the route with...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/viking-line-to-increase-sailings-in-summer-2023/
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR 500 million Italian scheme to help companies in the maritime transport sector to acquire clean and zero-emission vessels, as well as to retrofit more polluting vessels. The measure contributes to the achievement of the objectives...
Q3 EBITDA up 88% to DKK 1.59bn Higher earnings in all business units Passenger earnings 11% above 2019 (pre-Covid-19) Financial leverage of 2.9x back in target range Full-year EBITDA outlook raised to DKK 4.8-5.0bn Group revenue increased 64% to DKK 7.2bn driven by the continued recovery in...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-q3-2022-outlook-raised-by-strong-q3/
DFDS is putting 125 fully electric trucks into service. On Wednesday 16 November 2022, the first e-truck drove from roro HUMBRIA SEAWAYS into the DFDS terminal of Ghent. The arrival of the first e-truck was celebrated in the presence of the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, who drove the...
RoRo: Volumes were lower across northern Europe while Mediterranean volumes continued to grow. Total volumes in October 2022 were 9.0% below 2021. North Sea volumes were below 2021 due to continued automotive production stops caused by shortages of parts. Labour strikes in the Felixstowe port also...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/dfds-october-volumes-mixed-growth-picture/
Creta Cargo Lines RoRo ORION successfully underwent her sea trials at the end of October 2022. The small ship was purchased in December 2021 from Scottish Pentland Ferry and converted as a full roro vessel at the Spanopoulos Shipyards. ORION is the 4 th vessel of the Cretan-based company and will...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/roro-orion-is-ready-to-join-creta-cargo-lines-fleet/