Baleària has suspended its ferry service between Motril and Tanger Med. Since its launch in December 2022, the route carried 1.27m tonnes of freight across the Strait. The Port of Motril, which agreed to the suspension, is now seeking a new operator.
- Cetasol, developer of the AI-based decision support system iHelm, is launching a Ferry Program in Q4 2025.
- iHelm enables 10–25% fuel savings, performance insights, compliance support, and maximised uptime for small and medium-sized vessels.
- Ferry owners are invited to join, using iHelm onboard while providing feedback to shape ferry-specific features.
- Participants will gain real-time fuel-saving recommendations, fleet dashboards, and digital twin modelling.
- At the end of the program, operators may purchase the system at a discounted price without binding obligations.
Are you a ferry owner and want to be a part of the program? Visit this link and submit your interest today; the spots are limited.
- Trafikverket has presented its draft national transport infrastructure plan for 2026–2037.
- The budget increases by SEK 200 billion to SEK 1,171 billion.
- Measures include:
- Clearing the road maintenance backlog by 2037.
- Faster expansion of the highest bearing class for longer and heavier vehicles.
- Investments in 2+1 roads and private roads.
- More rest areas.
- Actions supporting fossil-free transport and security policy demands.
- Sveriges Åkeriföretag welcomes the plan, stressing the importance of improved road capacity and municipal involvement.
- The plan is now out for consultation, with feedback to follow.
Stena Line is replacing half of the meat in its onboard meatballs with yellow pea mince, cutting annual meat use by 35 tons across 2.5 million servings. The change significantly lowers the carbon footprint per portion, from an estimated 4.9 kg CO₂e to 1.3 kg CO₂e, while keeping the same taste and quality. A small change on the plate – a big step for sustainability at sea.
- Ålands Folkrederi’s application for €86,400 in ERDF funding has been rejected.
- The grant was intended to cover half the cost of a project manager from September 2025 to March 2026.
- Former Viking Line technical director Kaj Jansson was set to lead development of a building specification for a planned battery-hybrid ferry.
- The group, so far working voluntarily, estimated the specification could be finalised in seven months.
Source: Ålandsradio
Bluebridge have sold STRAIT FERONIA. She has been renamed PAN LILY and her new owners are Pan Shipping Co from Egypt. She will join her sister, PELAGOS EXPRESS on the Red Sea.
Photo: BlueBridge Cook Strait