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DFDS 2025 April volumes

May 12 2025

DFDS' April 2025 volume numbers are compared to 2024 impacted by the Easter holiday period falling in April this year compared to March in 2024. In general, this decreases freight volumes and increases passenger volumes compared to April 2024. In April 2025, Easter's shift to April from March 2024 reduced ferry freight volumes by 0.7% to 3.5 million lane metres (2.5% adjusted for route changes) but boosted passenger numbers by 15.1% to 432,000 (cars up 13.0%). Freight rose 4.6% over the past year to 41.4 million lane metres (0.7% adjusted), and passengers increased 15.9% to 5.9 million (3.7% adjusted), reflecting route changes including sales and new Jersey routes.

FUTURA © Cemre Shipyard

Scandlines reports 2024 financial results

May 12 2025

FinanceScandlines announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024. The company maintained revenue at EUR 465 million (EUR 466 million) and improved its profit before tax to EUR 125 million (EUR 122 million). Traffic remained unchanged at 6.4 million passengers and a record-breaking 2.7 million passengers during the summer season alone.

ARGYLE © Maritime photographic

Scottish Government awards GBP 3.9 billion Clyde and Hebridean ferry contract to CalMac Ferries

May 12 2025

FerryThe Scottish Government has directly awarded a GBP 3.9 billion, 10-year contract to state-owned CalMac Ferries to operate Scotland’s west coast ferry services, emphasising a public service model over commercial operation. The Clyde and Hebridean Ferry Service contract, extended past its 2024 expiry, serves 50 destinations.

TASMANIAN ACHIEVER II © Strait Link

Burnie Port Secures Long-Term Future as Tasmania’s Freight Hub

May 09 2025

PortIn a major boost for Tasmania’s economy, TasPorts and Strait Link have signed a Heads of Agreement for a long-term lease extension at the Port of Burnie’s Terminal 4, ensuring the port’s role as a critical freight hub for up to 30 years. Announced on 7 May 2025, the non-binding agreement strengthens Tasmania’s Bass Strait freight connection, supporting local industries, jobs, and communities.

CLdN to increase capacity on Liverpool-Dublin route by 25%

May 09 2025

Ro-roCLdN has announced a 25% capacity increase on its Liverpool – Dublin service. The increase will be achieved through the deployment of larger four-deck con-ro vessels with a capacity of 3.700 lane metres. The change to higher capacity vessels will also provide environmental benefits as the use of these larger ships will reduce customers’ CO2 emissions per tonne of transported cargo by up to 50%.

Stena Line Boosts Comfort with New Cabins on KIEL–GOTHENBURG Route Ahead of Summer Rush

May 09 2025

FerryJust in time for the summer travel surge, Stena Line has carried out a major upgrade of cabins on its ferries between Kiel and Gothenburg. With a multi-million-pound investment, passenger comfort is significantly enhanced. This spring, a total of 368 cabins on STENA GERMANICA and STENA SCANDINAVICA have undergone a substantial overhaul – featuring Nordic design, new bathrooms, and improved comfort.

Delivered ships with the largest batteries © Shippax

Listings of the Largest Marine Battery Installations

May 09 2025

With the help of the Shippax Database, we have compiled two lists of the largest marine battery installations: one for delivered ships and one for ships on order and planned retrofits.

MÉDITERRANÉE sets sail after extensive refit at CMR Tunisia Ship Repairs

May 08 2025

FerryAfter an intensive 168-day overhaul, Corsica Linea’s ro-pax MÉDITERRANÉE has departed CMR Tunisia Ship Repairs, marking the completion of a significant refurbishment project. The refit involved 12 technical openings and extensive work on the ship’s infrastructure.

DELPHINE © CLdN

DELPHINE resumes operations post-fire, CLdN schedules prompt repairs

May 08 2025

Ro-roCLdN has announced that the DELPHINE successfully completed its first voyage since the fire incident on 16 April, operating an overnight trip from Zeebrugge to Killingholme. The vessel was authorised to sail at a reduced capacity of 6,000 lane metres, down from its full 8,000 lane metres.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has 14 234-metre Shaper-class car carriers on order, the last eight of which have a record 12,100-car capacity.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivered a strong Q1 in an uncertain market

May 08 2025

FinanceDespite increasing market uncertainties relating to US tariffs and port dues – Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivered a strong start to the year and maintains a positive outlook for 2025. The EBITDA of USD 462 million is an increase of 5% YoY (Year-over-Year), mainly driven by strong results in the Shipping and Government segments. Total revenue for Q1 was USD 1,297 million, up from USD 1,255 million for the same period last year. Net profit also increased YoY, with a total of USD 246 million in Q1 2025, an increase of 22% from Q1 2024. Tariffs and potential port dues may impact global trade and growth.

Newcleo, Pininfarina, and Fincantieri showcase next-generation nuclear power solution for potential marine applications

May 08 2025

At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, newcleo, Pininfarina, and Fincantieri unveil a sustainable nuclear power solution, presenting a life-size model of newcleo’s TL-40 liquid lead-cooled reactor. This compact, safe reactor is designed for large ship propulsion and off-grid energy production, addressing climate change and decarbonisation.

BRENAS CARGO, ex AKRANES

Fred. Olsen bolsters its freight transport service with the addition of a new cargo vessel for La Palma

May 08 2025

Ro-roFred. Olsen Cargo Express began its logistics service venture in 2024, acquiring two ro-ro vessels dedicated to freight transport. After nearly a year of operations, the company has announced the addition of a third vessel this summer, which will connect La Palma with the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group trading update

May 08 2025

Irish Continental Group plc (ICG) released a trading update for 2025, detailing performance up to 3 May and financials for January to April. Group revenue rose 7.1% to EUR 189.5 million, driven by a 17.6% increase in the Container and Terminal Division, with container freight volumes up 28.6% and terminal lifts up 9.8%. However, the Ferries Division saw a 0.8% revenue drop and a 7.1% decline in car carryings, impacted by the Holyhead Port closure, though partial reopening has stabilized volumes. Net debt increased to EUR 247.9 million due to vessel acquisitions and share buybacks. Despite U.S. tariff-related uncertainties, ICG continues to expand, leveraging its strong business model and balance sheet.

TYRA © Brødrene Aa

Brødrene Aa faces uncertain future as Norled cancels three vessels

May 08 2025

High-speedThe future of the Norwegian shipyard Brødrene Aa hangs in the balance after the cancellation of the three electric high-speed vessels, TYRA, VÅR, and MAGNI, reports Kystens Næringsliv. Originally set for a critical deadline on Friday, the company is working intensely behind the scenes to secure its future. On 2 April, Brødrene Aa announced layoffs for all employees due to ongoing issues with the first of three vessels being built for ferry operator Norled.

Pierfrancesco Vago and Matteo Catani

GNV orders four new LNG-powered ro-pax vessels to expand and modernise fleet by 2030

May 07 2025

FerryGNV has announced an order for the construction of four additional new ro-pax vessels, to be built at Guangzhou Shipyard International in China. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2026, with the first ship expected to be delivered in early 2028, followed by the others at six-month intervals.

The hydrogen generator (white container with four fans on the roof) supplies STENA SCANDINAVICA with electricity via an underground cable © The Port of Gothenburg.

Hydrogen provided clean shore power for Stena ferries

May 07 2025

FerryPort of Gothenburg has over two weeks carried out a pilot project which successfully showed that hydrogen can be the key to clean shore power in ports without electrical infrastructure. Over the two weeks, a hydrogen powered generator running on 100% green hydrogen was used to supply electricity to Stena Line's two Gothenburg-Kiel ro-pax ferries STENA GERMANICA and STENA SCANDINAVICA while berthed in Gothenburg.

Two people dead after ferry sank in Indonesia

May 07 2025

FerryThe ro-pax ferry KMP MUCHLISA, built in 1980 and measuring 725 gross tonnes, suddenly capsized and sank on 5 May at 3:30 PM local time, less than one nautical mile from its destination, Penajam Port in Balikpapan Bay, Indonesia. Local media reported that KMP MUCHLISA had 22 passengers and 18 crew members on board at the time of the incident, during which the ferry sank rapidly and came to rest on the seabed at a depth of 12 metres.

The three newbuilds for Finnlines will be 240 metres long, with a cargo capacity of 5,100 lane metres for rolling freight plus 90 cars, and accommodation in 320 cabins for up to 1,100 passengers.

Finnlines’ Financial review January–March 2025

May 06 2025

FinanceThomas Doepel, President and CEO, in conjunction with the review
”The first quarter of the year was quite satisfactory. In 2024, Finnlines had to adapt its fleet to meet changed market conditions. By rationalising the fleet composition and by re-organising some of its freight services, Finnlines was able to improve its profitability. This combined with reduced debt and falling interest rates were the main drivers behind the significant result improvements.

DFDS’ CEO Torben Carlsen © Shippax

Q1-numbers from DFDS in a transitional year

May 06 2025

FinanceDFDS’s revenue went up 8% to DKK 7.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Organic growth was -1%, EBIT reduced by DKK 317 million to DKK -117 million. Adjusted free cash flow increased DKK 573 million to DKK 246 million. CO2 ferry emission intensity from own fleet lowered 5.9%. “2025 is a transitional year, as noted in our latest annual report, where we lay the groundwork for improving financial performance following the events of 2024. Firstly, most of our business units are as expected on track to uphold performance or improve in 2025. Secondly, we are making progress on resolving three specific focus areas,” comments DFDS’ CEO Torben Carlsen.

AVEMAR DOS © Balearia

Baleària to Launch Tarifa-Tangier Ville Route on 8 May

May 05 2025

High-speedBaleària will commence operations on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route on 8 May with the fast ferry AVEMAR DOS, which has recently conducted berthing tests in both Spanish and Moroccan ports. For several weeks, Baleària has had tickets on sale for this new route, its fourth between Spain and Morocco. Baleària will initially offer four daily services from each port, with frequencies increasing progressively as the summer season approaches, with departures from early morning until night.

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