“Our freight service to Sheerness marks a major milestone in our 70 years of UK operations. With a prime location near Greater London, we offer extensive cargo capacity and strategic connectivity. Together with our partner Peel Ports Group, we are committed to exceeding expectations, driving innovation, and supporting continuous development,” says Merja Kallio-Mannila, Commercial Director at Finnlines.

The service is operated by Finnlines’ Finneco-class hybrid ro-ro vessels. Each vessel provides a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane metres – equivalent to approximately 400 trailers – and is designed for the efficient handling of diverse cargo types, including oversized freight. The ships are equipped with advanced technologies such as air lubrication systems, battery banks, and solar panels, which contribute to reduced emissions and support more sustainable sea transport services.

“With our infrastructure built around modern hybrid ro-ro vessels, an extensive route network, and reliable schedules, we offer our customers dependable, environmentally friendly, and highly flexible sea transport solutions. Furthermore, the economies of scale we achieve enable us to deliver these services with greater efficiency and added value,” says Blasco Majorana, Line Manager of Finnlines.

“It’s been a pleasure to celebrate this milestone alongside our partners at Finnlines. Their new service will be among those that will benefit directly from of our newly completed GBP 30 million ro-ro berth here at London Medway – a major investment that enhances our capacity and supports faster, more flexible operations for services like this one. With Finnlines hybrid vessels, strategic European links and seamless integration into the Grimaldi network, this route reflects the kind of future-focused logistics we’re proud to enable,” says Richard Goffin, Port Director – South East, Peel Ports Group.

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