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2025 Newsletter week 06

Feb 07
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FERRY PORTS

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Europe’s Transport Sector Calls for Stronger EU Budget

Forty-five European transport organisations have united to urge EU Member States and the European Commission to maintain a strong, dedicated transport funding instrument in the next EU budget. As discussions on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) approach, they stress that coordinated European infrastructure investment is vital for competitiveness, resilience, and military preparedness.

The sector warns against the Commission’s plans to shift transport funding to National Single Plans, arguing that a stable, long-term European strategy is essential. Ahead of the General Affairs Council in Warsaw, they call on national governments to prioritise transport investment with high European value.

Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), emphasised that transport infrastructure is the backbone of the EU’s internal market and crucial for economic and geopolitical resilience. She urged EU leaders to reinforce the transport budget to secure Europe’s future.

The open letter to the EU Member States, with the full list of signatories, can be found here.

Feb 07
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New Managing Director for Adria Port in Trieste Joins from DFDS

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Starting in May, the Managing Director of Samer Seaports & Terminals (DFDS) in Trieste will transition to become the next CEO of Adria Port Inc., a company fully owned by the Hungarian state.

Adria Port’s mission is to implement Hungary’s port development project in Trieste, supporting the country’s foreign trade, expanding its logistics network for economic benefit, and contributing to sustainable economic growth. The company operates under the supervision of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Designed as a multipurpose terminal, Adria Port will provide container handling, RoRo operations, and general cargo services. The company emphasises efficiency and flexibility, aiming to ensure the seamless handling of diverse cargo types.

The terminal is expected to commence operations in 2026.

Feb 07
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Klaipeda Port 2024: RoRo and Ferry Growth Highlights

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  • RoRo Cargo Growth:
    • 16% increase from 2023, reaching 852,000 tonnes.
    • Second-best result in port history, only behind 2021.
  • Ferry Transport Expansion:
    • 1 million tonnes of vehicles transported by ferry.
    • Accounts for 17% of total port cargo.
    • Passenger numbers up 7%, surpassing 381,000
  • Overall Market Position:
    • 39% market share among Baltic ports, up from 36% in 2023.
    • Stronger performance than Tallinn (13.1M tonnes) and all three Latvian ports combined (33.3M tonnes).
  • Port Activity Growth:
    • 5,478 ships handled, a 2% increase from 2023.
    • Ship repairs: 98 projects, including 10 modernisations.

Klaipeda Port solidifies its position as a key Baltic hub, with RoRo and ferry traffic playing a crucial role in its record-breaking year.

Source: Klaipeda Port

Feb 07
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High-Speed Ferry Services between Poole and The Channel Islands now Available for 2025 Bookings

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Poole Harbour Commissioners are delighted with the 2025 continuation of high-speed ferry services between the Port of Poole and the Channel Islands, ensuring vital connections between the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, and onward to St Malo.

Following 2024’s tender process run by the Jersey and Guernsey governments, high-speed roll-on, roll-off ferry services between Poole & Guernsey will be operated by Brittany Ferries, with the service between Poole & Jersey being operated by DFDS, with both services linking to St Malo.

Source: PHC

Feb 07
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New Train Service to Transport 10,000 Cars from Slovakia to Port Esbjerg and onwards

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A new direct train service between Slovakia and Port Esbjerg is expected to transport 10,000 new cars to Esbjerg on an annual basis. These cars will be reloaded at the port and shipped to the UK. The first delivery went “almost perfectly”, says Scandinavian Auto Logistics, which handles the cars at the port. “This is merely stage one,” says the CEO of Port Esbjerg.

Read more: Port Esbjerg

Feb 07
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Viking Line, Ports of Turku and Stockholm Celebrate One Year of Cooperation to Establish a Green Shipping Corridor

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Viking Line, Port of Turku and Ports of Stockholm have been working together for a year on a project which aims to establish a green, fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku. The parties have now laid a solid foundation for the project and developed a clear plan for a common way forward.

Read more on Vikingline.com

Feb 07
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IMAGE CARDS

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On 30 January 2025, Ventouris Ferries’ RIGEL V left the Perama repair zone for Durrës, Albania. She was purchased in December 2023 and arrived in Greece on 4 February 2024. Following an extensive refit and upgrade, she was transformed into a luxurious RoPax ferry. The ship entered service on the Bari–Durrës route on 4 February 2025.

Built in Japan in 1992, RIGEL V has a carrying capacity of 1,030 passengers (450 beds) and 500 cars and can operate at a speed of 22 knots.

Photo: Ventouris Ferries

It is reported that on 13 February 2025, the RoRo THALASSITIS (ex-JAN ŚNIADECKI) of Ainaftis Shipping will enter service on the Piraeus–North and Eastern Aegean route, replacing RoRo PELAGITIS for the transportation of dangerous cargoes and goods.

The ship was purchased in February 2024 from Unity Line and converted into a RoRo vessel. She has a carrying capacity of 1,116 lane metres (102 trucks) and operates at a service speed of 17 knots.

Photo: Dimitris Mendakis

5 February – SILJA SERENADE is back on the Helsinki–Stockholm route, fresher and better than ever! After major maintenance at Remontowa shipyard, the ship boasts upgraded automation, propulsion, and safety systems, plus a fresh coat of paint. Onboard, refreshed interiors, new flooring, and spa renovations enhance the passenger experience.

Photo: Marko Stampehl