Getting access to our website

DP World Expands Vehicle Capacity At Jebel Ali To Meet Demand

Aug 07 2025

PortDP World has significantly expanded its automotive logistics capacity to meet growing demand at Jebel Ali Port, with the launch of a new 242,000 sqm vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4. The upgrade adds 13,000 CEUs, raising the port’s total storage capacity to 75,000 CEUs, and further cements Dubai’s position as the Middle East’s leading hub for automotive trade.

Italy Approves World’s Longest Suspension Bridge to Link Sicily with Mainland

Aug 07 2025

The Italian government has greenlit a EUR 13.5 billion project to build the world’s longest single-span suspension bridge, connecting mainland Italy to Sicily across the Strait of Messina. Approved on Wednesday, the 3,666-metre bridge, featuring a 3,300-metre central span, will link Villa San Giovanni in Calabria to Messina in Sicily.

REGAL STAR © Tallink Grupp

Tallink Sells Cargo Vessel REGAL STAR

Aug 06 2025

Ro-roAS Tallink Grupp’s subsidiary, Tallinn–Helsinki Line Limited, has sold the cargo vessel REGAL STAR to the Turkish company Ams Line Shipping Co. The vessel was officially handed over to its new owner on 6 August.

GOTLAND © Kai Orten

Slightly Stronger Summer for Destination Gotland

Aug 06 2025

FinanceTravel with Destination Gotland increased slightly in June and July compared to 2024. 674,000 people travelled between Gotland and the mainland, which corresponds to an increase of about 2,000 passengers.

Thomas Doepel, President and CEO Finnlines

Finnlines’ Performance In The First Six Months Of 2025

Aug 05 2025

FinanceThe Finnlines Group’s revenue in January–June 2025 amounted to EUR 351.9 (358.0 in 2024) million. Result for the period amounted to EUR 36.3 (24.2) million. During the reporting period Finnlines transported 399,000 (400,000) cargo units, 37,000 (47,000) cars, and 584,000 (658,000) tonnes of non-unitised freight. In total, 439,000 (409,000) private passengers and professional drivers travelled with the company.

VIKING MIRA Launched In Ancona

Aug 05 2025

CruiseVIKING MIRA, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. The ship is scheduled to debut in spring 2026, offering itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Brittany Ferries Strengthens The Rosslare-Cherbourg Route

Aug 05 2025

FerryBrittany Ferries has confirmed it will step in to fill the gap left by Stena Line’s withdrawal from the Rosslare-Cherbourg ferry route. Departures will rise from five to seven every week. This means a daily Brittany Ferries departure from Rosslare Europort, starting October 2025.

STAR OF THE SEAS © Jukka Huotari

Royal Caribbean Q2 2025 Performance

Aug 04 2025

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group’s second quarter of 2025 marked another period of strong growth and operational efficiency, building on the sharp recovery seen in 2024. While Q2 2024 showcased an aggressive post-pandemic rebound, Q2 2025 demonstrated more sustainable gains in profitability, cost control, and strategic positioning.

OSK Design Delivers Concept And Basic Design For World’s Largest Electric Catamaran

Jul 31 2025

High-speedMolslinjen has just announced the world’s largest maritime electrification project - and OSK Design, have contributed with a ship design that enables full electrification of the Kattegat route. The project, which includes the construction of two battery-powered mega catamarans at Australian shipyard Incat, sets new standards for green ferry operations. As design partner, OSK Design has delivered the concept and basic design that make electric operation possible on one of the world’s busiest fast ferry routes.

Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations to Prevent Double Taxation and Protect Critical Ferry Services

Jul 31 2025

Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, calls on the European Commission to immediately harmonize its unilateral EU ETS / FuelEU Maritime regulations with the recently agreed IMO Net-Zero Framework. Interferry warns that failure to align Greenhouse Gas regulations will lead to double payment for emissions, placing an unsustainable financial burden on European ferry operators and jeopardizing essential trade and travel services.

ISLE OF ISLAY Completes Second Sea Trials

Jul 27 2025

FerryA second set of sea trials for ISLE OF ISLAY have been carried out by Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Turkey. The trials took place in the Sea of Marmara from Wednesday, 16th July to Sunday, 20th July, and were attended by staff from CMAL and CalMac.

CLdN to further expand its Teesport service

Jul 26 2025

Ro-roFollowing P&O Ferries’ recent decision to close its Zeebrugge - Teesport freight service, CLdN wishes to assure all customers of its long-term commitment to its established Teesport freight shipping service. CLdN will now explore an expansion of its Zeebrugge - Teesport route, but is also considering setting up a new Rotterdam - Teesport freight route if customer demand proves to be supportive.

STENA FUTURA © Stena Line

STENA FUTURA has been delivered

Jul 26 2025

Ro-roSTENA FUTURA — the first of Stena Line’s next-gen methanol-ready hybrid ferries — has officially set sail on her 15,000 nautical mile journey from the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in China to Belfast. STENA FUTURA will join the Belfast–Heysham route in mid-September, followed by her sister ship STENA CONNECTA in 2026. Together, they’ll boost freight capacity on the route by 40%.

PASCAL PAOLI © Jean-Pierre Fabre

Corsica Linea’s PASCAL PAOLI gains significant fuel savings with Wärtsilä retrofit package

Jul 25 2025

FerryTechnology group Wärtsilä’s retrofit package for the Corsica Linea ferry PASCAL PAOLI has resulted in fuel savings of up to 22 per cent. This significant gain in energy efficiency on each trip has been made possible by the installation of a new twin screw controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system with blades optimised for the ship’s operating profile, the Wärtsilä EnergoProFin energy saving propeller cap, a controls retrofit, and combinator curves for the ship’s various operating modes.

SILJA SERENADE © Kai Ortel

Tallink First Half-Year: Signs of Recovery in Q2

Jul 24 2025

FinanceAS Tallink Grupp transported a total of 1,488,128 passengers in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 2.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The period ended with a loss of EUR 2.5 million, influenced in part by dividend income tax.

FJÄRDVÄGEN © Jukka Huotari

Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö acquires Rederi Ab Fjärdvägen from Rederi Ab Lillgaard

Jul 24 2025

Ro-roRederiaktiebolaget Eckerö has agreed with Rederi Ab Lillgaard to acquire Rederi Ab Fjärdvägen. Rederi Ab Fjärdvägen operates the route Långnäs-Nådendal with the 1972-built FJÄRDVÄGEN. The deal includes the company with all personnel and assets, including FJÄRDVÄGEN.

Scandlines’ New Zero Direct Emissions Ferry FUTURA Prepares For Departure

Jul 24 2025

FerryThe new, state-of-the-art ferry, FUTURA, capable of operating completely free of direct emissions, has just completed its second sea trial in the Sea of Marmara near Turkey and is now preparing for its journey home to the Fehmarnbelt.

Molslinjen electrifies giant catamarans on the Kattegat

Jul 22 2025

High-speedThe owners behind Molslinjen, Nordic Ferry Infrastructure, have placed a multi-billion (DKK) order for two battery-electric high-speed catamarans to serve the route across the Kattegat – marking the launch of the world’s largest electrification project at sea. The ferries will be built by Australian shipbuilder Incat, and a third vessel is also expected to join the fleet in Denmark during 2027 and 2028.

Brødrene Aa Eiendom Establishes New Operations in Eikefjord – Working Towards Restart in Hyen

Jul 22 2025

YardAfter Brødrene Aa AS filed for bankruptcy in June, intensive efforts have been made to find solutions that can ensure continued operations and preserve jobs in both Eikefjord and Hyen. New activity has now been established in Eikefjord, and progress is being made towards the continuation of newbuilding operations in Hyen.

Naming Ceremony for Grimaldi Group’s First of Ten Large-Capacity Ammonia-Ready Car Carriers

Jul 22 2025

Ro-roIn Haimen (Jiangsu, China), the naming ceremony of the GRANDE SHANGHAI was held — marking the launch of the first of ten next-generation Ammonia Ready PCTC vessels commissioned by the Grimaldi Group from China Merchants Heavy Industries. The first five vessels will be capable of transporting 9,000 CEU, while the remaining five will offer an increased capacity of 9,800 CEU.

Most read

STENA FUTURA © Stena Line

STENA FUTURA has been delivered

Jul 26 2025

PASCAL PAOLI © Jean-Pierre Fabre

Corsica Linea’s PASCAL PAOLI gains significant fuel savings with Wärtsilä retrofit package

Jul 25 2025

ISLE OF ISLAY Completes Second Sea Trials

Jul 27 2025

CLdN to further expand its Teesport service

Jul 26 2025

OSK Design Delivers Concept And Basic Design For World’s Largest Electric Catamaran

Jul 31 2025

REGAL STAR © Tallink Grupp

Tallink Sells Cargo Vessel REGAL STAR

Aug 06 2025

Brittany Ferries Strengthens The Rosslare-Cherbourg Route

Aug 05 2025

Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations to Prevent Double Taxation and Protect Critical Ferry Services

Jul 31 2025

Products

Shippax Info

Our monthly magazine + Online Access.1 year subscription.

Shippax Market 25

Market reports & outlook

Shippax Guide 25

SAINT-MALO

Shippax Designs 24

VARSOVIA

Shippax Database - Single user

Shippax Database online

Ferry Statistics

Price upon request

Read more articles

Don’t miss out!

The place to meet the ferry shipping industry!