Finland tenders Archipelago Sea road ferry services for 2029–2050
FerryFinland's KEHA Centre (Työllisyys-, kehittämis- ja hallintokeskus) has invited tenders for year-round road ferry services in the Archipelago Sea from 2029 to 2050. The contract is estimated at EUR 260 million over 276 months, and the deadline for tenders is 29 December 2026.
The contract covers 13 ferry crossings: Hämmärönsalmi, Högsar, Högsåra, Keistiö, Kokkila, Kivimo, Mossala, Palva, Saverkeit, Skagen, Vartsala, Velkuanmaa and Våno, all of which are currently operated by Finferries. The operator will take over the crossings gradually and must provide the ferries and shore equipment, run daily services at a defined level of service, handle customer service and maintain the state-owned ferry landings.
© Shippax
nov 09 2026
Related articles
Most read
Stena signs agreement to acquire Color Line
okt 26 2026
Tender on reinstatement of RoRo facilities at former ferry ports at either end of bridge
nov 02 2026
Spirit Quay opens in Devonport as SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I and II leave service
okt 26 2026
Philippine ferry capsizes right in front of its berth
okt 30 2026
ELPIS sold to cash buyer after unsuccessful attempts to scrap sister ship
nov 01 2026
ANALYSIS: Color Line is currently the larger operator in their shared market – both companies serve the same long corridor
okt 28 2026
Funding secured for BESS capacity in Igoumenitsa Port
nov 01 2026
GLEN ROSA’s expected delay now increases to eight years and seven months
okt 30 2026
