The Port of Helsinki together with the Port of Tallinn and AS Tallink Grupp obtained EUR 29.3 million EU funding within the 2014 CEF Transport Multi-Annual Calls for proposals for financing their infrastructure investments. The total cost of the planned investments is EUR 97.6 million. The CEF … [Read more...]

Trieste, 10th July 2015 – The keel laying ceremony of the new unit for Princess Cruises has been held today at Fincantieri Monfalcone Shipyard. The third of the Royal Princess class and the first vessel to be designed and built for the Chinese market. The new vessel, which has been ordered by the … [Read more...]

DFDS Seaways and Forth Ports will invest over EUR 6 million in the future of the Rosyth-Zeebrugge freight route, following a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland to discuss the investment plan. This includes new environmental technology, a fuel optimisation programme and infrastructure … [Read more...]

Demand for America’s best-selling lingerie and beauty products has exceeded all expectations on board Viking Line’s big red boats. In particular, Victoria’s Secret fragrances and fashion products are topping Viking Line sales statistics. The Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories (VSBA) shop has … [Read more...]

Ampere, the world’s first large fully electric vessel, has received the Seatrade Clean Shipping award for 2015. Owned and operated by Norled and designed and constructed by Fjellstrand, the DNV GL classed car ferry is a fully battery driven catamaran made of aluminium. Innovative not only in its … [Read more...]

5.7% year-on-year growth in North Sea passenger numbers and 7.3% increase in cars. 2014 saw continued growth of Stena Line’s passenger numbers and car volumes, building on the figures recorded in previous years. The ferry operator transported 132,000 cars on its Harwich-Hook of Holland service … [Read more...]