New French fast ferry operator Cors’Express is now available on the FerryGateway Switch.
The company operates high-speed services between Bastia and the Italian ports of Genoa, Livorno and Civitavecchia, using the hydrofoil CHRISTINE L and offering some of the shortest crossing times on these routes.
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The European Sea Ports Organisation has welcomed the Council Conclusions on the European Ports Strategy, describing them as a strong foundation for future discussions.
ESPO particularly supports the focus on competitiveness, regulatory simplification, investment-friendly policies, and measures to address the impact of the EU ETS on European ports. The organisation also welcomed recognition of ports’ growing role as energy hubs and key players in Europe’s decarbonisation efforts.
The Full Ahead Podcast, which gained significant visibility through its recordings at the Ferry Shipping Summit in Malmö, is preparing for its second series with the support of Stena Line.
Created by former shipping executive Alistair Eagles and broadcaster Nigel Thompson, the podcast has established itself as a platform for conversations with ferry and maritime industry leaders. The first series featured interviews recorded at the Ferry Shipping Summit, bringing together senior executives, port representatives and suppliers.
The podcast aims to showcase the people behind the maritime sector, highlight career opportunities both at sea and ashore, and challenge common misconceptions about the industry.
Spanish ferry operator Trasmed reported a 2025 EBITDA of EUR 21.5 million, up more than 70% year-on-year, while revenue increased 9.4% to EUR 165.4 million.
The Grimaldi Group subsidiary also reduced its debt by 66% and aims to be debt-free by 2027. According to the company, it expects to return to profitability in 2026.
In 2025, Trasmed carried more than 700,000 passengers and 339,394 freight units on its mainland Spain–Balearic Islands services.
The company highlighted its decarbonisation efforts, including the use of shore power in Barcelona, where CIUDAD DE PALMA has consumed more than 722 MWh of renewable electricity since March 2025. Trasmed says it has reduced emissions by 22,800 tonnes over the past two years.
Spanish ferry operator Trasmed reported a 2025 EBITDA of EUR 21.5 million, up more than 70% year-on-year, while revenue increased 9.4% to EUR 165.4 million.
The Grimaldi Group subsidiary also reduced its debt by 66% and aims to be debt-free by 2027. According to the company, it expects to return to profitability in 2026.
In 2025, Trasmed carried more than 700,000 passengers and 339,394 freight units on its mainland Spain–Balearic Islands services.
The company highlighted its decarbonisation efforts, including the use of shore power in Barcelona, where CIUDAD DE PALMA has consumed more than 722 MWh of renewable electricity since March 2025. Trasmed says it has reduced emissions by 22,800 tonnes over the past two years.
Baleària transported 8.39 million lane metres of freight in 2025, a 10% increase compared with the previous year, reinforcing its position as a leading logistics operator in the Mediterranean and Atlantic markets.
Freight activities accounted for 36% of the company’s revenue, with services to the Balearic Islands and Morocco remaining key markets. Following the acquisition of Armas Trasmediterránea, the group expects annual freight volumes to reach 11 million lane metres.
Baleària also reported a 12% reduction in CO₂ emissions per lane metre transported, driven by fleet efficiency improvements, lower-emission fuels and operational optimisation.
In addition, the company has launched a new online booking platform that allows freight customers to check availability, obtain prices and reserve cargo space in real time.
In May 2026, AS Tallink Grupp transported 481,810 passengers, representing a 1.9% increase compared to May 2025. The number of cargo units increased by 1.5% to 22,948 units, while the number of passenger vehicles decreased by 0.6% to 65,104 units compared to the same period a year ago.
Heinemann Travel Retail has taken over the operation of two border shops in Puttgarden and Rostock, as well as the travel shops on board seven Scandlines ferries operating between Germany and Denmark.
The transition took place overnight on 31 May–1 June and marks a new phase in the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Having acted as a distribution partner for more than 15 years, Heinemann now assumes direct responsibility for the retail operations.
The company highlighted the role of employees in the successful handover, including staff members transferring from Scandlines to Heinemann.
According to the latest information, two more high-speed craft are set to join the Seajets fleet. Both vessels are currently in Hong Kong and previously operated between Hong Kong and Macao’s Cotai district.
They belonged to Cotai Water Jet, a premium high-speed ferry service managed and operated by Chu Kong High Speed Ferry Co. Ltd. on behalf of Sands China Ltd.
The vessels have already been renamed SUPERSPEED JET 1 (ex MARCO POLO) and SUPERSPEED JET 2 (ex ST MARK). They are expected to be loaded onto a cargo vessel before departing for Greece.
Built by Austal in Australia in 2009, the vessels can carry 411 and 427 passengers respectively and are capable of operating at speeds of up to 42 knots.
Photo: Wikipedia
On 31 May 2026, Attica Group’s latest fleet addition, SUPERFAST V (ex GNV BRIDGE), arrived at the new docks in the port of Patras.
The vessel has been chartered for five years on a bareboat basis, with a purchase option included in the agreement.
She will replace the older LEFKA ORI (1987) on the Patras–Igoumenitsa–Ancona–Venice route.
Built in Italy in 2021 by Cantiere Navale Visentini, the vessel has capacity for 970 passengers (616 berths) and 2,564 lane metres. Her service speed is 23.5 knots.
Photo: Superfast Ferries
