Ferry Shipping News

Fourteen researchers and transport-sector executives have warned that planned cuts to the Swedish Transport Administration’s research budget could have serious consequences for innovation, skills and the green transition. Research funding: …

On its LinkedIn page, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) announced that the outline design for the preferred option for the Oban 1 Berth Upgrades Project has been completed. The project …

Italy’s Consiglio di Stato has overturned a EUR 4 million antitrust fine imposed on ferry operator Caronte & Tourist in 2022 for alleged abuse of a dominant position in the …

On 16 July, Seajets’ AQUA JEWEL returned to the Piraeus–Kythera–Kissamos route following 13 days of dry-docking and maintenance at the IGMAR shipyard in Salamis. Built in Greece in 2002, the …

On 16 and 17 July, ÎLE ROUGE (ex A NEPITA, SUPERFAST X, SEAFRANCE MOLIÈRE, DIEPPE SEAWAYS, STENA SUPERFAST X) successfully completed two days of sea trials in the Saronic Gulf …

MSC Group has strengthened its commitment to ferry operator GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) by injecting an additional EUR 400 million into the Genoa-based company through its Luxembourg holding company, Shipping …

Mukran Port Shuttle Gets Off to a Successful Start to the 2026 season

Color Line Cargo has announced that it has facilitated more than 5,000 Digitoll transports to Norway, underlining growing adoption of the country’s digital customs system ahead of a key regulatory …

Torghatten has secured a new 13-year contract to continue operating the Melbu–Fiskebøl ferry route in Northern Norway, successfully retaining all of its ferry contracts in the region awarded during the …

P&O Ferries, in partnership with Stagecoach South East and the Port of Dover, has introduced an enhanced timetable for the number 66 bus service linking Dover Priory railway station with …

The Port of Santander maintained its positive growth trend during the first six months of 2026, with improvements across most traffic segments. Key figures Total cargo throughput in June reached …

Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 133.9 million tonnes of maritime cargo in the first half of 2026, a decline of 2.4% compared with the same period last year. Despite geopolitical tensions, …

The seasonal Mukran Port Shuttle has resumed operations for the 2026 summer season, providing a direct rail connection between Bergen auf Rügen station and the Sassnitz-Mukran ferry terminal. Operating from …

According to reliable information, HSC HIGHSPEED 3 (ex-THUNDER, TURGUT OZAL) will enter service on the Piraeus–Samos route on 23 July. According to Hellenic Seaways’ plans, the vessel will complete the …

On 14 July 2026, HSC SUPERSPEED JET 4 (ex-FLYING CAT 4) entered service on the Piraeus–Paros–Naxos–Koufonissi route following her acquisition from Seajets in March 2026. The vessel departs daily from …

Italian logistics and shipping group Grendi has reported a positive first month of operations for GRENDI HORIZON, the largest vessel in its fleet. The RoRo vessel entered service on 12 …

Freight volumes remained resilient , despite a dry-docking period for FINLANDIA in January. Total freight units fell 2% to 101,874, but excluding the docking effect, February–June volumes reached a record …

On 18 July 2026, SUPERSTAR (ex-SUPERFERRY II, PRINCE LAURENT) is expected to return to the Rafina – Andros – Tinos – Mykonos route after her sale to Seajets in 2021. …

BLUE STAR CHIOS returned to her regular service between Piraeus and the Southeastern Aegean islands on 6 July 2026 following a three-month refit at ONEX Shipyards Elefsis, which included the …

The Sicilian Region has officially introduced its newly built RoPax ferry, COSTANZA I DI SICILIA, which will be operated by Caronte & Tourist. Constructed by Fincantieri at its Palermo shipyard, …

Foreship, the naval architecture and marine engineering company of RINA, has developed a new ferry concept tailored to the specific operational and economic requirements of the Greek domestic market, with …

DFDS reported total ferry freight volumes of 3.5 million lane metres in June 2026, an increase of 3.3% compared with June 2025. Growth was driven by stronger performances in the …

Sea-Cargo has expanded its route network with the addition of Verdal, one of the most important industrial ports in central Norway. Located in Trøndelag, the port offers connections to major …

The Port of Karlshamn has welcomed the first call of POLSCA Baltic Ferries’ COPERNICUS, marking the launch of the operator’s new service between Sweden and Poland. COPERNICUS will operate on …

ShoreLink has been selected to supply shore power cable management systems for the Port of Ancona, one of the Adriatic’s leading ferry gateways, handling more than one million ferry and …

Trelleborgs Hamn is continuing its investment in shore power. Ferry berth 8 will be equipped with a new shore power connection for vessels operated by Stena Line. The shipping company …

Corsica recorded 237,800 ferry passengers in April 2026, a slight decline of 0.9% compared with April 2025. Air traffic fell more sharply, with 324,000 passengers, down 7.3% year-on-year. Tourist vehicle …

After more than a decade, Zadar has once again been connected with the Italian port city of Ancona by a fast passenger sea route operated by Jadrolinija with the catamaran …

A new shore power facility has entered service in Puttgarden, enabling Scandlines to supply its ferries with electricity on both sides of the Fehmarn Belt. The project included the installation …

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has taken ownership of the three remaining vessels under construction at Cemre Shipyard in Türkiye as a precautionary measure to support their completion and delivery. …

Battery manufacturer AYK Energy has secured a contract to supply its 2,073 kWh OrionAN batteries for nine RoPax vessels being built for Grimaldi Group as part of the operator’s fleet …

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has identified Louisiana-based shipbuilder Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors as the apparent low bidder for the construction of the TUSTUMENA replacement vessel (TRV). …

Baleària has added JOSEFINA DE LA TORRE to its Canary Islands fleet, increasing freight capacity between Cádiz and the archipelago. With 4,000 lane metres and space for up to 280 …

The Government of Guernsey has welcomed discussions with Brittany Ferries on proposed timetable changes linked to the operator’s wider restructuring plan. Under the proposal, ISLANDER would operate a daily triangular …

Brittany Ferries has unveiled a restructuring plan designed to adapt its operations to rising costs, environmental taxation and changing market conditions. The company says it continues to face the financial …

Baleària has completed the integration of Armas Trasmediterránea’s Alboran Sea and Strait of Gibraltar routes after receiving all required approvals from Spanish and Moroccan competition authorities. The transaction includes the …

AS Tallink Grupp transported 556,056 passengers in June 2026, a decrease of 7.2% compared with June 2025. Cargo volumes increased by 2.0% to 22,993 units, while passenger vehicles declined by …

Norwegian ferry and fast craft operator Norled increased revenue to NOK 2.97 billion in 2025, up from NOK 2.81 billion in 2024. EBITDA improved to NOK 507 million, compared with …

As of 1 July 2026, Port of Kiel has expanded its management board with the appointment of Jörg Demuth as Managing Director alongside Dr. Dirk Claus. Demuth has been with …

Since 1 July 2026, DFDS has a new President & CEO. Michael Hansen, formerly President & CEO of Hempel, has succeeded Torben Carlsen at the helm of the company. The …

GNV has launched Ginevra AI, described as the ferry industry’s first conversational AI assistant capable of completing the entire ticket booking process through a natural-language conversation on the company’s website. …

Hurtigruten Group has completed a EUR 430 million refinancing, strengthening its capital structure and securing a long-term financing platform with lower financing costs and greater financial flexibility. The refinancing includes …

Godby Shipping says its Stream Roro 1700 newbuilding programme remains on schedule. Basic design work by Technolog Services is due for completion in October 2026, followed by production drawings in …

Although the Government in Italy has just introduced a second regulatory measure aimed at stimulating the renewal of shipping fleets operating in Italy and Europe, the shipping industry does not …

Molslinjen has selected BOS Power to supply the two battery energy storage systems that will support its future electric high-speed catamarans on the Kattegat routes. The supplier selection was carried …

Italy’s antitrust authority has approved the sale of Terminal San Giorgio in Genoa to Ignazio Messina & C., ending a three-year review. However, the approval comes with strict conditions, including …

Destination Gotland has bunkered BioLNG for the first time, using the renewable fuel on its ferry services ahead of the summer season and Almedalen Week. The Swedish-produced BioLNG is supplied …

Trelleborgs Hamn has awarded Skanska the contract to convert 250 metres of its existing commercial quay into a new RoRo berth. Scheduled for completion in Q1 2027, Berth 14 will …

The Port of Ystad has welcomed JANTAR UNITY, the new LNG-battery hybrid RoPax vessel of POLSCA Baltic Ferries, on her first call on the Ystad–Świnoujście route. The vessel is using …