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BOTNIA ENABLER © Wallenius Sol

BOTNIA ENABLER © Wallenius Sol

Wallenius Lines becomes sole owner of Wallenius SOL

Ro-roWallenius Lines has entered into an agreement to acquire SOL Group’s shares in Wallenius SOL, making it the sole owner of the company.This ownership change aims to strengthen long-term stability, clarity, and continuity for Wallenius SOL as a provider of sustainable maritime infrastructure in Northern Europe.

Wallenius SOL plays an important role in logistical and industrial infrastructure across the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Sea, and the North Sea. Through reliable and efficient sea-based transport solutions, the company supports long-term partnerships between customers, suppliers, and industries in northern Sweden, Finland, continental Europe, and the British Isles.

“Becoming the sole owner gives us the opportunity to take a holistic approach to the continued development of Wallenius SOL. The company is an important enabler for industry, infrastructure and societal preparedness, and the new ownership structure provides stability, clarity and long-term perspective for the organisation, customers and partners alike,” says Erik Nøklebye, CEO of Wallenius Lines.

“We are proud of the development Wallenius SOL has achieved during our joint ownership. Together with Wallenius Lines, we have helped build a strong industrial player in the Gulf of Bothnia, and we leave with full confidence in the company’s continued journey and long-term development,” says Tommy Kalin, CEO of SOL Group.

“For Wallenius SOL, this means a clear ownership structure and long-term conditions to continue developing the business in line with our plan. We will maintain our focus on customers, partnerships along the value chain, and our role as an industrial pioneer within sustainable maritime infrastructure in Northern Europe,” says Elvir Dzanic, CEO of Wallenius SOL.

The transaction does not involve any changes to operations, strategic direction, or service offerings. Wallenius SOL will continue to be led by the same management team and will follow its established Blueprint 2030 plan.Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the Swedish Competition Authority and the Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP).

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apr 13 2026


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