In a press release, the CalMac Board acknowledges the challenges faced by island communities and vows to enhance operational performance, resilience, and communication. CEO Robbie Drummond steps down immediately, and Duncan Mackison assumes the interim CEO role until a permanent successor is...
2024 Newsletter week 14
Wedellsborg’s new co-owner Finaval emerging as new investor
The Giovanni Fagioli-controlled Finaval group has officially announced its co-ownership, holding a 49% share, alongside Grendi who holds 51%, of the vehicle company named Nav.Co. Nav.Co has recently acquired the RoRo ship Wedellsborg for EUR 34 million. The seller of the vessel was Visemar Levante,...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/wedellsborgs-new-co-owner-finaval-emerging-as-new-investor/
Grimaldi signed a 4-years port concession for a new terminal in Civitavecchia
Logiport, a company part of the Grimaldi Group, has just signed a new port concession with the local port authority for the newly constructed RoRo and RoPax terminal, named Nuova Darsena Traghetti, in Civitavecchia. The Naples-based group will manage docks 27, 28, 29, and 30, along with the...
Tallink Grupp Statistics for March 2024 and Q1 2024
March 2024: Q1 2024: Source: Tallink Grupp…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/tallink-grupp-statistics-for-march-2024-and-q1-2024/
Possible end of the line for Prince (ex-Dubrovnik)
Recently, it was reported that the ferry Prince, formerly known as Dubrovnik, Duchess Anne, and Connacht, arrived at Aliaga Anchorage in Turkey, sparking rumours of possible dismantling. The vessel was purchased in April 2023 from the Croatian Jadrolinija and operated between Albania (Durrës) and...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/possible-end-of-the-line-for-prince-ex-dubrovnik/
Interferry urges governments to use carbon tax revenues to invest in shore power
Interferry is calling on governments and electricity utilities to prioritise investment in Onshore Power Supply (OPS) development to help the ferry sector maintain its lead in maritime electrification and hybridisation.
AS Tallink Grupp Audited Annual Report of the 2023 Financial Year
Transportation: In the financial year 2023, AS Tallink Grupp and its subsidiaries transported 5.7 million passengers, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year. Passenger car transportation showed a positive growth of 2.6%, while the number of cargo units transported decreased by 20.9%...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/as-tallink-grupp-audited-annual-report-of-the-2023-financial-year/
Port of Piraeus: New highs in revenues and profits in 2023
The Piraeus Port Authority S.A. announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2023. +12.9% Revenue (EUR 219.8 million) +28.8% Pre-tax profits (EUR 96.2 million) +26.3% Profits after taxes (EUR 66.8 million) These results represent the highest performances in the company’s history for both...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/port-of-piraeus-new-highs-in-revenues-and-profits-in-2023/
Attica Group – Full Year 2023 Financial Results
Key figures +11% Turnover EUR 588.3 million EBITDA EUR 126.4 million Profit after tax EUR 61.2 million (against EUR 17.1 million) The result for the fiscal year 2023 includes the profit from the merger with ANEK S.A. (negative goodwill) of EUR22.8 million, which arose due to the difference between...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/attica-group-full-year-2023-financial-results/
Attica Holdings: appointment of a new CFO
Mr George Nikolakopoulos assumes the position of Chief Financial Officer with effect from April 1, 2024. Mr Nikolakopoulos has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry. In recent years he has served as General Manager of doValue Greece as Head of Corporate & SME loan management....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/attica-holdings-appointment-of-a-new-cfo/