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Feb 25
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Seven New Ferries For Scotland

By 2021 Newsletter week 8

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, in partnership with Transport Scotland and CalMac, is commencing a major programme to replace up to seven small ‘loch class’ vessels serving the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services network.

The programme timeline has not been finalised, but it is expected the procurement process for the replacement vessels will begin within the next 12 months.

The vessels to be potentially replaced include LOCH STRIVEN, LOCH RIDDON, LOCH RANZA, LOCH DUNVEGAN, LOCH FYNE, LOCH TARBERT and LOCH LINNHE.

Feb 25
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The Year Was A Real Challenge For Wasaline

By 2021 Newsletter week 8

Due to Covid-19 the turnover decreased during the year with 46.4%.

The passenger turnover decreased by 71.8% and passenger volume by 72%.

Turnover for the cargo traffic increased with 7.5% and cargo volume increased with 6.6%.

The operating result decreased with 133% = €-745,000 (€2,114,000)

  • Passengers: 57,415 (204,704)
  • Cars: 14,532 (46,312)
  • Cargo units: 16,969 (15,913)
  • Departures: 816 (826)

The pandemic will strongly affect Wasalines result also in 2021.

Restrictions are expected to continue during the year.

During the year the newbuilding project with AURORA BOTNIA has proceeded according to the plan at RMC, Rauma and will continue intensively until the delivery expected in April-May 2021. There is a risk of delay in the delivery, though, due to the Covid-19.

Feb 25
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PORT NEWS

By 2021 Newsletter week 8

COSCO Urges For Further Investments In Piraeus Port

According to a recent report:

  • COSCO Shipping served in total 26.7 million TEU worldwide
  • Traffic increased by 1.8% compared to 2019
  • COSCO is concerned about the fact that ports that were far behind Piraeus still competing. A typical example is the port of Tangier, which served 5.7 million TEU, operating three piers. Investments are being made in order to increase capacity to 9 million TEU.
  • COSCO is concerned because the Greek Government does not approve the construction of Pier IV that will increase the port’s capacity to 10 million TEU.
  • If Pier IV is not built, then Piraeus Port will lose customers as well as its geostrategic footprint.
Feb 25
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DFDS: Two Mega RoRo Ferries On Belgium – Sweden

By 2021 Newsletter week 8

Since Saturday, February 20, mega freight ferry HUMBRIA SEAWAYS replaces BEGONIA SEAWAYS on Göteborg – Gent.
According to route operations manager Alain De Brauwer, this means 320 more trailers per week in each direction.

The route is now operated by HUMBRIA, FREESIA and PRIMULA SEAWAYS, with six calls per week in total.

DFDS also operates sister vessel FLANDRIA SEAWAYS on Göteborg – Zeebrugge, in cooperation with CLdN. The two companies have a space share agreement.

Feb 25
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Morocco Cruises Line Visits Motril To Discuss Start Of RoRo Service

By 2021 Newsletter week 8

The restart of a ferry connection between the Spanish Port of Motril and Morocco is getting closer after the meeting held by the highest representatives of the new ferry company Morocco Cruises Line, Mohamed Laiazic El-kadiri, and the Motril Port Authority, José García Fuentes.

This new ferry connection will have a roro ship with a capacity for more than 120 cargo units and 53 freight drivers.

Feb 25
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INTERESTING

By 2021 Newsletter week 8

CIP Has Unveiled Plans For The Establishment Of Europe’s Largest Production Facility Of CO2-Free Green Ammonia

The project will be located in the town of Esbjerg, Denmark, where the Power-to-X-facility will convert power from offshore wind turbines to green ammonia. This will be used by the agriculture sector as CO2-free green fertilizer and by the shipping industry as CO2-free green fuel.

The excess heat will be used to provide heating for around one third of the local households in Esbjerg. The facility will consist of 1GW electrolysis. Ultimately, this is expected to reduce CO2-emissions by about 1.5 million tons CO2 yearly – or the equivalent to removing 730,000 cars from the roads permanently.

The project companies also include A. P. Moller – Maersk and DFDS, representing the shipping sector.