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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

maj 08 2025

FinanceDespite increasing market uncertainties relating to US tariffs and port dues – Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivered a strong start to the year and maintain...

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

maj 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...

BRENAS CARGO, ex AKRANES

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

maj 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...

JAMES JOYCE © George Holland

Irish Continental Group trading update

maj 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, ...

TYRA © Brødrene Aa

Brødrene Aa faces uncertain future as Norled cancels three vessels

maj 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, a...

Pierfrancesco Vago and Matteo Catani

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

maj 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. Constru...

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

maj 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 w...

Two people dead after ferry sank in Indonesia

maj 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 na...

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

maj 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 ...

DFDS’ CEO Torben Carlsen © Shippax

Q1-numbers from DFDS in a transitional year

maj 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 millio...

AVEMAR DOS © Balearia

Baleària to Launch Tarifa-Tangier Ville Route on 8 May

maj 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 ...

FUTURA is expected to be delivered in June this year © Cemre Shipyard

Scandlines’ New Zero Direct Emissions Ferry FUTURA to Set Course for the Fehmarn Belt

maj 05 2025

FerryAfter a period at the shipyard's outfitting quay with tests of the ship's auxiliary systems and a successful inclining test, Scandlines' new zero direct...

PATRIA SEAWAYS © Frank Lose

Molslinjen brings in a replacement from DFDS (Upd. 5 May)

maj 05 2025

FerryMolslinjen has chartered DFDS’s ro-pax vessel PATRIA SEAWAYS for the period from 8 May to 21 May as a replacement for the company’s own ferry HAMMERSHUS...

Björn Nilsson, Håkan Johansson, Marcus Risberg, Jan Hanses

Gotlandsbolaget and Viking Line Announce Leadership Transitions

maj 05 2025

FerryGotlandsbolaget and Viking Line Abp have announced significant changes in their leadership and board structures, effective in 2025 and 2026, respectivel...

CHINA ZORRILLA © Incat

Incat launched CHINA ZORRILLA, the world’s largest battery-electric ship

maj 02 2025

High-speedHundreds gathered at the Incat shipyard in Hobart to witness as Incat Hull 096 - the world’s largest battery-electric ship - was officially launched.

Hovertravel announces new director-level appointments

maj 02 2025

High-speedHovertravel announced two new key appointments. Cindy Peche as Managing Director, and Captain Steve Attrill Director of Operations.

Dan Sten Olsson at this year's Shippax Ferry Conference, accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award © Shippax / Jonas Persson

Stena Line in 2024: 6.3 million pax and more than two million freight units

maj 01 2025

FinanceWith 44 vessels, 20 ferry routes and five ports, Stena Line was one of the world’s largest ferry companies in 2024. During 2024 around 6,200 employee...

GALAXY © Frank Lose

GALAXY returns to the Faroe Islands

maj 01 2025

FerryFaroese Strandfaraskip Landsins charters GALAXY from Greek A-Ships Management. The GALAXY, with a capacity of 900 passengers and 520 lanemetres, was ori...

HAWAIKINUI 2 © Cjarphoto

Royal Bodewes shjpyard delivered HAWAIKINUI 2 for the Polynesian Navigation Company (SNP)

maj 01 2025

Ro-roRoyal Bodewes shjpyard in the Netherlands delivered HAWAIKINUI 2, an 87m long ro-ro ship for the Polynesian Navigation Company (SNP). The 2,000 dwt and 1...

Royal Caribbean Group boosts 2025 outlook with strong Q1 results

maj 01 2025

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group reported a robust first quarter in 2025, with Earnings per Share (EPS) of USD 2.70 and Adjusted EPS of USD 2.71, surpassing gui...

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Thoma-Sea named apparent low bidder for TUSTUMENA replacement at USD 350 million

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Molslinjen cuts HAMMERSHUS overhaul time with Wärtsilä exchange parts

jul 02 2026

Kelsian wins Auckland ferry contracts and acquires Belaire Ferries

jul 02 2026

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jul 03 2026

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