According to the recent annual report of XRTC, for the last 15 years, the Hellenic Coastal Shipping has been operating in a survival mode.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/xrtc-report-2023-about-the-hellenic-coastal-shipping/
2023 Newsletter week 32
Record-Breaking Summer for Wasaline
Wasaline continues to show record figures in traffic between Vaasa (Finland) and Umeå (Sweden). Up: passenger and vehicle volumes. Down: freight volumes, due to the economic downturn. +7% passengers (67,029) in July 2023 +12.5% passengers in H1, 2023 +16.4% cars (17,625) in July 2023 +28.2% buses...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/record-breaking-summer-for-wasaline/
Seajets SPORADES STAR reassigned on the Inter-Cyclades service
On August 7, 2023, Seajets’ SPORADES STAR (ex-ST ELOI) replaced the HSC SUPERRUNNER JET on the Inter-Cyclades service. The ship’s first sailing was from the Port of Lavrion to Kythnos – Kea and Syros. Then she will perform, until August 26, 2023, the Syros – Tinos – Andros, Syros – Paros – Serifos...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/seajets-sporades-star-reassigned-on-the-inter-cyclades-service/
Aegean Sea Lines ANEMOS made her debut in Greece
On August 5, 2023, Aegean Sea Lines’ ANEMOS (ex-ROSELLA) made her debut on the Piraeus – Western Cyclades line. The ship underwent a 5-month interior- and exterior renovation and eventually entered service on the Piraeus – Serifos – Sifnos – Milos and Piraeus – Sifnos – Ios – Santorini lines....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/aegean-sea-lines-anemos-made-her-debut-in-greece/
Gotlandsbolaget and Viking Line start joint cruise operations
Gotlandsbolaget and Viking Line formed a joint company to develop and offer cruises with BIRKA STOCKHOLM, between Stockholm-Mariehamn and Stockholm-Mariehamn-Visby. [in Swedish] In March 2023, Gotlandsbolaget acquired BIRKA STOCKHOLM for approximately EUR 38 million and has now agreed to sell 50%...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/gotlandsbolaget-and-viking-line-start-joint-cruise-operations/
Attica Group to absorb Anek Lines: official statement
Excerpt from the English-language press release from the Hellenic Competition Commission: “The Plenary Session of the HCC (Hellenic Competition Commission) concluded that, although the merger may significantly restrict the operation of competition, in particular by creating or strengthening a...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/attica-group-to-absorb-anek-lines-official-statement/
Godby Shipping sees a strong ro-ro market
“The ro-ro market is presently very strong with good rates,” is a quote on the news section of the Godby Shipping website. Godby has announced charter contracts for the following vessels: BALTIC BRIGHT: charter contract with Holmen Paper extended with one year, including an option for 2025. The...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/godby-shipping-sees-a-strong-ro-ro-market/