Jacques Vandermeiren will step down as CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges after leading the organisation since January 2017.
The board said the port is entering a new strategic phase focused on cost efficiency and sustainable value creation, making this the right moment for new leadership.
The search for a successor starts immediately. In the meantime, current COO Rob Smeets will take over as interim CEO, ensuring continuity of daily operations and policy.
The Board of Directors of Port Oostende has appointed Eric Noterman as the new CEO.
Noterman had already been serving as interim CEO since autumn 2025. During that period, he developed a strategic plan which he will now lead and implement in his permanent role.
Brittany Ferries and Atout France signed a new three-year strategic agreement on 14 April 2026 aboard SAINT-MALO in Saint-Malo, strengthening their long-standing cooperation to promote France to British travellers.
The renewed partnership comes as competition between tourism destinations intensifies. Both organisations aim to support more sustainable and innovative tourism while increasing the international appeal of France.
The UK remains France’s third-largest inbound tourism market, with an estimated 13.1 million visitor arrivals in 2025. British visitors are also among the highest spenders, generating more than EUR 8 billion in tourism revenue.
At the same time, Ireland has gained importance as a nearby growth market following Brexit, creating further opportunities.
Brittany Ferries carries more than 2.5 million passengers each year and plays a key role in connecting French regions with major UK markets, generating substantial tourism benefits for Brittany, Normandy and other served regions.
The new roadmap includes:
A key milestone will be the Millennium of the Normans celebrations in 2027, marking 1,000 years of shared history between France and the UK. Both partners see this as a major opportunity to further raise France’s profile among British travellers.
Atout France is France’s national tourism development agency, responsible for promoting France as a travel destination and strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of its tourism sector.
Photo: Adam Oubuih, CEO Atout France, and Christophe Mathieu, CEO Brittany Ferries
© Jess Breheret
Irish Continental Group reported a robust 2025 financial performance, driven by freight demand, pricing discipline, and high asset utilisation.
Key Financials (2025 vs 2024)
Cash & Balance Sheet
Operational & Cost Dynamics
Strategic Highlights
Returns & Efficiency
Gotlandsbolaget, together with Interogo Infrastructure and Lægernes Pension, has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure (NFI) for approximately €510 million (≈ SEK 6 billion). The investment is made via newly established NP HoldCo AS.
EQT Infrastructure V remains majority owner with 70%. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in Q3 2026.
Structure and financing:
About NFI:
The investment aligns with Gotlandsbolaget’s strategy to expand in sustainable maritime infrastructure and build long-term partnerships in the Nordic ferry market. The transaction does not affect its operational activities.
Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) reported record revenue and EBITDA for FY 2025, with solid performance across key segments.
Financial highlights:
The company proposes a dividend of €1.896 per share, broadly in line with €1.92 in 2024. PPA maintains a payout ratio of 55% of net profit.
Segment performance:
Overall, the results highlight PPA’s resilience amid ongoing geopolitical and market challenges.
Norwegian operator Boreal AS has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels, marking the largest electric high-speed passenger fleet announced to date.
Technology & Operations
Strategic Significance
Seajets’ latest acquisition, CABO (ex CABO STAR, ANTARES, FINNFOREST), entered PIRAEUS III dry dock in the Perama repair zone on 30 March 2026.
The vessel is undergoing maintenance and preparations for her introduction into Hellenic coastal shipping. She is expected to remain in dry dock until 15 April.
Seajets acquired the vessel from Bridgemans Services Group (Canada) in January 2026.
Built in Gdansk (Poland) in 1988 for Fincarriers, CABO has a capacity of:
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
On 7 April 2026, Seajets’ HSC TERA JET 3 (ex NATCHAN WORLD) arrived at the port of Piraeus and proceeded to Spanopoulos facilities.
The vessel was sold in January 2026 and delivered after 15 February.
HSC TERA JET 3 is a sister ship to HSC TERA JET 2 (ex NATCHAN RERA, 2007), which was also acquired by Seajets in January 2024.
Built in Tasmania (Australia) by Incat in 2008, the vessel has a capacity of:
Service speed is 40 knots.
Photo: Petros Psarras
