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May 30
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Biogas Investment for Fossil-Free Shipping – New Plant Under Construction in Eskilstuna

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On 21 May, the first sod was turned for a new liquid biogas (LBG) production facility near Eskilstuna. The plant is a joint project by Gotlandsbolaget, Andion CH4 Renewables and Equitix, marking a key milestone in Gotlandsbolaget’s long-term ambition for fossil-free shipping.

Production is scheduled to begin in late 2026, with a capacity of approximately 5,400 tonnes of LBG per year. Gotlandsbolaget has secured most of the output through a 10-year agreement for use in Gotlandstrafiken. This will cover around 10% of Destination Gotland’s annual fuel needs and reduce CO₂ emissions by an estimated 100,000 tonnes over the decade compared to LNG.

“This shows we’re not waiting for the future – we’re investing in it,” said Mikael Razola, Head of Gotland Tech Development. The plant is being developed by Eskilstuna Biogas AB and is part of Gotlandsbolaget’s broader energy transition strategy.

May 30
3

Deltamarin Wins Design Contract for Finnlines’ New Hansa Superstar Class Ropax Vessels

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments

Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Weihai Shipyard to design three new ‘Hansa Superstar’ class RoPax vessels for Finnlines, set to operate on the Finland-Germany route in the Baltic Sea.

Earlier, Knud E Hansen announced that its Interior Design Department has been selected to lead the Interior and Exterior design for four of Grimaldi Lines´s latest vessels.

May 30
3

DFDS Completes First Sailing Between Spain and the Netherlands

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments
  • DFDS has launched a new weekly short-sea freight route between the Netherlands and Spain.
  • The service departs from Matrans Terminal (Rotterdam), calls at DFDS’s Vlaardingen terminal, and arrives at P&J Carrasco terminal (Vilagarcía de Arousa).
  • The new corridor strengthens multimodal transport between Southern and Central Europe.

Key Facts

  • First sailing: BELGIA SEAWAYS departed Rotterdam on a Saturday and arrived in Spain early Tuesday.
  • Capacity: 2,660 lane metres.
  • Suitable for unaccompanied trailers, containers, and out-of-gauge cargo.
  • Sectors: Automotive, wind, battery, FMCG, and process industries.

Strategic Impact

  • Supports emissions reduction by shifting freight from road to sea.
  • Enhances connections with the UK, Scandinavia and mainland Europe.
  • Integrated into DFDS’s wider European network.

New Collaboration

  • DFDS has signed a new cooperation agreement with Hydro, the global aluminium and energy company.
May 30
3

Dublin Port Company’s Masterplan 2040 Project 2 (MP2) is Progressing at Pace

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments

The project includes the construction of a new quay wall at Berth 52 East and a significant new RoRo facility at Berth 53 to support growing freight and ferry traffic and introducing new technology for the safer berthing of ever larger vessels.

The works involve the installation of a combi-wall quay structure, a double-tier linkspan and modern bridge system for RoRo vessels, and extensive marine and landside infrastructure. Berth 53 will feature a 290-metre open jetty with nine marine platforms (known in the industry as Dolphins), while the landside development includes a 400m access road, electrical services, CCTV, and an asphalt-paved operational yard.

Read more: https://www.dublinport.ie/significant-progress-made-at-irelands-largest-marine-construction-project-mp2-update/

May 30
3

Important Turning Point for Toulon Harbour (France)

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments

Ports Rade de Toulon has marked a major milestone with the arrival of the first car train from the Stellantis Group. The nearly 600-metre train, arriving from Mulhouse, delivered 226 vehicles directly to the Brégaillon Nord freight terminal.

The cars will now be shipped to Turkey, Italy, and Algeria by Terminal Automobiles Services, based at the terminal. With four trains scheduled per month, this new flow is a significant step in sustainable logistics—removing an estimated 1,900 trucks from the roads each year

May 30
3

Scottish Ministers Confirm Direct Award of Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments

The Scottish Government has announced that it will implement a direct award of the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract to CalMac Ferries Limited.

“This direct award fundamentally changes the ethos of the service by shifting from a commercial arrangement to a model more focused on the delivery of a public service engaged on the particular needs of the communities it serves,” said the Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop.

Read more: https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/scottish-ministers-confirm-direct-award-of-clyde-and-hebrides-ferry-services/

May 30
3

Millbay Docks Celebrates Opening of Upgraded Brittany Ferries Terminal and Completion of £23 Million Infrastructure Programme

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments

Millbay Docks in Plymouth (UK) has officially unveiled its upgraded Brittany Ferries terminal, marking the completion of a significant £23 million infrastructure programme. The celebratory event, held on 28 May 2025, was attended by key figures including Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries; Julian Walker, Chief Commercial Officer and Regional Director at Associated British Ports (ABP); and Councillor Mark Lowry from Plymouth City Council.

The comprehensive upgrades include:

  • A state-of-the-art passenger boarding bridge to enhance accessibility and streamline the boarding process.
  • Strengthening of the West Wharf, enabling the port to accommodate larger vessels and increased freight volumes.
  • Modernisation of the terminal building, offering improved passenger amenities and operational efficiency.
  • Upgraded freight and cruise infrastructure to support Plymouth’s ambitions for sustainable economic growth and increased maritime traffic.

 

Read more: https://www.abports.co.uk/news-and-media/latest-news/2025/millbay-docks-celebrates-official-opening-of-upgraded-brittany-ferries-terminal-and-completion-of-major-infrastructure-programme/

May 30
3

Port of Barcelona Awards €54.7 Million Contract for New RoPax Terminal

By | 2025 Newsletter week 22 | No Comments
  • Port of Barcelona has awarded the construction of a new RoPax terminal to SATO and Rubau.
  • The €54.7 million project will complete the Adossat Wharf and boost passenger and freight capacity.
  • Works include three berths (12m and 8.5m draft), superstructures, port equipment, and access roads.
  • The new terminal will be the third permanent facility for RoRo-Pax traffic, consolidating operations at Adossat.
  • Completion is expected in 51 months (4 years and 3 months).
  • The development supports the city’s 2018 agreement to relocate ferry traffic away from the urban centre.
  • The terminal will feature OPS (Onshore Power Supply).