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Adria Ferries charters GNV PEGASUS for summer 2026

jun 12 2026

FerryAdria Ferries has announced that it has reached an agreement with GNV for the charter of the vessel GNV PEGASUS, which will operate on the company's flagship Bari–Durrës route during the 2026 summer season.

Swedish Parliament's tonnage tax decision enables Gotlandsbolaget to repatriate Gotland RoPax contract

jun 12 2026

FerryThe Swedish Parliament has approved a revised tonnage tax regime offering international competitiveness, paving the way for Gotlandsbolaget to relocate the Gotland traffic concession agreement with Trafikverket to Swedish jurisdiction from 2027 onwards.

Corsica Linea introduces CAPU ROSSU

jun 12 2026

FerryOn 11 June, Corsica Linea marked the entry into service of the company’s newbuild CAPU ROSSU. The occasion was celebrated with a ceremony on board while the vessel was in Marseille, including, among other things, a Catholic blessing of the ship. A similar ceremony was held the following day in the Corsican port of Ajaccio, after the vessel had completed its first regular crossing.

Wasaline's AURORA BOTNIA receives Stena Line livery update following acquisition

jun 12 2026

FerryWasaline has completed a visual update of AURORA BOTNIA following Stena Line's acquisition of the company. The vessel's funnel has been repainted in Stena Line's characteristic red with the S emblem, whilst new design elements including the signature green wave motif have been added to the hull sides, reflecting the new ownership structure and deepened collaboration between the operators.

World's first ship tunnel moves into construction phase

jun 11 2026

The Stad Ship Tunnel has received official approval for construction, with NOK 150 million allocated in Norway's Revised National Budget for project start-up, whilst the total cost framework has been set at NOK 8.6 billion. The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) can now proceed with contract signing and commence construction activities.

Finnlines' Sweden–Poland route celebrates 200,000 passenger milestone

jun 11 2026

FerryFinnlines' Malmö–Swinoujscie route has welcomed over 200,000 passengers since launch in April 2024, marking significant growth in direct Sweden–Poland connectivity. The Swedish Ambassador to Poland visited FINNFELLOW to celebrate the milestone, highlighting the route's importance for tourism, business travel and trade between the two countries.

DFDS reports mixed May growth as freight steadies but passengers decline

jun 11 2026

DFDS transported 3.6 million freight lane metres in May 2026, down 1.8% year-on-year, though adjusted for route changes the decline was 1.7%. Regionally, North Sea and Baltic volumes improved, whilst Mediterranean performance weakened partly due to Turkish public holidays. The Strait of Gibraltar and Egypt–Tunisia routes showed continued strength.

MOL and JAL to develop certification pathway for Seaglider vessels in Japan

jun 11 2026

High-speedMitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have entered an agreement with Lloyd's Register and REGENT Craft Inc. to jointly develop certification and operational approval processes for REGENT's fully electric Seaglider vessels in Japan.

Samsø Rederi enters vessel charter agreement with Molslinjen

jun 11 2026

FerrySamsø Municipality, which operates ferry services between the Danish Kattegat island of Samsø and the ports of Hou and Aarhus in Jutland through its municipal ferry company Samsø Rederi, has entered into a vessel charter agreement with Molslinjen.

SUPERFAST V deployed on the Adriatic Sea

jun 11 2026

FerryOn 8 June, Superfast Ferries deployed SUPERFAST V on the company's Adriatic service between Venice, Patras, and Igoumenitsa. Earlier this year, Attica Group, of which Superfast Ferries is one of the group's brands, chartered the 2021-built Visentini RoPax ferry SUPERFAST V (formerly GNV BRIDGE) from GNV for a period of four years, with a purchase obligation at the end of the charter term.

Port of Turku modernisation drives green shipping corridor with Viking Line

jun 11 2026

PortPort of Turku is undertaking a EUR 200 million-plus modernisation programme, including construction of the joint Fregatten terminal, which will open in 2028 to serve up to 8,000 daily passengers from VIKING GLORY and VIKING GRACE.

LEGEND OF THE SEAS and HERO OF THE SEAS behind © Jukka Huotari

Royal Caribbean takes delivery of LEGEND OF THE SEAS from Meyer Turku

jun 11 2026

CruiseRoyal Caribbean has officially taken delivery of LEGEND OF THE SEAS, the third Icon Class ship built at Meyer Turku's Turku shipyard in Finland. The handover ceremony was attended by Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty, President and CEO Michael Bayley, and Meyer Turku CEO Casimir Lindholm.

Neptune Lines placed further two orders at Fujian Mawei

jun 11 2026

Ro-roNeptune Lines has signed a newbuilding contract with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for further two 4,200 CEU dual-fuel PCTCs, scheduled for delivery in 2029. The DNV-classed vessels will have an overall length of 177.8 metres.

Marathon acquires Omborddata and Panasoft

jun 09 2026

Marathon Software has acquired Sweden's Omborddata AB and Finland's Panasoft Oy. The combined group becomes a Nordic provider of specialised software for crew management and payroll administration for the maritime industry. The acquisitions bring together two companies under common ownership. Omborddata holds a strong position in the Swedish market and Panasoft in the Finnish market.

Tallink recorded small gains in May despite temporary route closure

jun 09 2026

FerryIn May 2026, AS Tallink Grupp transported 481,810 passengers, representing a 1.9% increase compared to May 2025. The number of cargo units increased by 1.5% to 22,948 units, while the number of passenger vehicles decreased by 0.6% to 65,104 units compared to the same period a year ago.

Next Northern Isles operator will also have access to a third newbuild RoPax

jun 09 2026

FerryTransport Scotland has announced the public tender for the routes between the Scottish mainland (Aberdeen) and the Orkney and Shetland Islands (Northern Isles Ferry Services – NIFS4). The new contract, valued at GBP 850 million, will run for 10 years and, following a pre-qualification process, will be awarded to the new operator on 30 June 2028.

Tallink passenger vessel ROMANTIKA returns to Tallinn–Stockholm route for the summer season

jun 08 2026

FerryAS Tallink Grupp is bringing the passenger vessel ROMANTIKA back to the Tallinn–Stockholm route for the peak summer season. From July onwards, the ship will operate weekend services, while special entertainment and concert cruises will also take place from Tallinn throughout the summer.

Sallaum Lines marks a historic double delivery with the OCEAN EXPRESS and OCEAN NAVIGATOR

jun 08 2026

Ro-roSallaum Lines celebrated a major milestone in its fleet expansion programme with the simultaneous delivery of OCEAN EXPRESS and OCEAN NAVIGATOR, two new PCTCs joining the company’s growing Ocean Class fleet.

Finnlines new mascot will make the trip across the Baltic Sea more fun for families with children

jun 07 2026

FerryThis summer, Finnlines passengers on the route between Sweden and Finland will be joined by the new mascot Stella. The playful ship's dog is part of the shipping company's effort to make the journey even more fun for families with children.

Fjord Line takes over Transportsentralen Kristiansand to strengthen freight operations

jun 05 2026

FerryFjord Line is acquiring both the staff and operational activities of freight forwarding firm Transportsentralen Kristiansand, with the transfer taking effect 1 July 2026. The operator has seen significant freight volume growth on its Kristiansand–Hirtshals route, particularly since deploying its LNG-powered vessels there in 2023.

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Adria Ferries charters GNV PEGASUS for summer 2026

Swedish Parliament's tonnage tax decision enables Gotlandsbolaget to repatriate Gotland RoPax contract

Corsica Linea introduces CAPU ROSSU

Wasaline's AURORA BOTNIA receives Stena Line livery update following acquisition

World's first ship tunnel moves into construction phase

Finnlines' Sweden–Poland route celebrates 200,000 passenger milestone

DFDS reports mixed May growth as freight steadies but passengers decline

MOL and JAL to develop certification pathway for Seaglider vessels in Japan

Samsø Rederi enters vessel charter agreement with Molslinjen

SUPERFAST V deployed on the Adriatic Sea

Port of Turku modernisation drives green shipping corridor with Viking Line

Royal Caribbean takes delivery of LEGEND OF THE SEAS from Meyer Turku

Neptune Lines placed further two orders at Fujian Mawei

Marathon acquires Omborddata and Panasoft

Tallink recorded small gains in May despite temporary route closure

Next Northern Isles operator will also have access to a third newbuild RoPax

Tallink passenger vessel ROMANTIKA returns to Tallinn–Stockholm route for the summer season

Sallaum Lines marks a historic double delivery with the OCEAN EXPRESS and OCEAN NAVIGATOR

Finnlines new mascot will make the trip across the Baltic Sea more fun for families with children

Fjord Line takes over Transportsentralen Kristiansand to strengthen freight operations

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