Jul 29
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P&O Ferries Zeebrugge: arrival of second crane + start of Finnlines service to Rosslare

By 2022 Newsletter week 30

P&O Ferries has doubled its capacity to load and unload cargo at its Zeebrugge hub with the arrival of a second lift-on, lift-off crane.

The expansion is set to streamline the transportation of freight, boosting productivity and enhancing capacity to service vitally important trade routes for UK exporters and trading partners.

The arrival of a second crane will also enable P&O Ferries to upgrade departure frequency on its in-demand Hull to Zeebrugge Lo-Lo route, with an increase to six weekly sailings on a fixed schedule.

July 23th also saw the start of the Finnlines/Grimaldi Group service to Rosslare, with roro FINNPULP. The vessel is handled on the P&O Ferries terminal in Zeebrugge, just as was the Grimaldi service from Zeebrugge to Cork with EUROCARGO BARI. The latter does no longer call at Zeebrugge.

Jul 29
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Hellenic Chamber of Shipping’s proposals for the new era of the Hellenic Coastal Shipping

By 2022 Newsletter week 30

According to the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Hellenic Coastal Shipping is currently facing many and serious challenges. The most significant ones are the energy crisis (high fuel cost, increased fares) as well as the transition to “green shipping”, which requires the renewal of the coastal fleet at an estimated cost of EUR 11 billion. In that direction, the Chairman of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Dr Georgios Pateras, submitted nine proposals:

  1. Further reduction of VAT below 13% at ferry tickets, so that they become more attractive to passengers. Cheaper ferry ticket means increased public revenue from VAT on the islands (increased passengers), exceeding the revenue from VAT on fares.
  2. Acceleration of procedures for the completion of the long-awaited extension of the suburban railway to the ports of Lavrio and Rafina. The specific infrastructure will offer faster sea travel by 2-4 hours as well as equal amount of fuel saving.
  3. Consistent adherence of the States’ obligations for the timely payment of the leases for the public interest lines as well as the transport equivalent. There is also necessity for the re-adjustment of the subsides for the subsidized lines in order to cover the additional fuel cost.
  4. Use of alternative fuel (LNG) in ships whose engines can be converted to dual fuel provided the operation of a network supplying this type of fuel to the ships. LNG is considered a transition fuel but not considered “blue or green”.
  5. Utilization of the ETS (Emission Trading Scheme) funds for the decarbonization of coastal shipping.
  6. Long-term public service contracts for the newbuilding ferries.
  7. Increasing competition in the supply of port services.
  8. Access to financial resources (grants) of the Recovery and Resilience Fund (Development Law) for installation of Energy Saving Devices in the existing fleet and financing of the “green part” of newbuilding ships.
  9. Reimbursement of the mandatory discounts

Hellenic Coastal Shipping serves 140 ports in 116 islands with 180 ferry connections. It contributes 7,4% to the total GDP (EUR 13,6 billion), while the sector’s total contribution to employment is 332.000 jobs (8,5% of total employment) and to public revenues EUR 3 billion (data refer to 2019).

Jul 29
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DFDS Expands Irish Logistics Network

By 2022 Newsletter week 30

DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of Lucey Transport Logistics Ltd based in Dublin, Ireland.

Lucey Transport Logistics is an Irish provider of transport and logistics solutions, primarily to consumer goods companies. Door-door transports are provided for full- and part-loads as well as distribution services. The logistics solutions include warehousing, inventory management, bonded storage, and product rework and labelling.

Solutions are supported by a distribution centre in Dublin and regional warehousing facilities in key locations across Ireland and Northern Ireland totalling 38k m2. Operations also include 70 trucks and more than 400 trailers. Lucey Transport Logistics was founded in 1932 and has 240 employees. Annual revenue was DKK 240m (EUR 32m) in 2021.

Lucey Transport Logistics adds domestic Irish transport and logistics capabilities that complement DFDS’ existing activities in the region. These include transport and logistics solutions based in Ireland and Northern Ireland, door-door container and trailer solutions between Ireland, the Continent, and the Nordics, as well as a freight ferry route between Ireland and France (Rosslare-Dunkirk).

Jul 29
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No surprises: two candidates for the Marseille-Corsica subsidised routes

By 2022 Newsletter week 30

The administrative court of Bastia rejected the summary procedure formulated by Corsica Ferries aimed at cancelling the call for tenders for the new public service delegation (DSP) for the Corsican service between 2023 and 2030.

Two ferry companies are candidate for the DSP: Corsica Linea and La Méridionale, for the lines between Marseille and the island’s five ports: Bastia, Ajaccio, Propriano, Porto-Vecchio and L’Ile-Rousse.

Corsica Ferries does not operate out of Marseille.

Jul 29
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Panellenic Lines’ HSC SANTA IRINI arrived at the port of Heraklion

By 2022 Newsletter week 30

On July 23, 2022, and after a 2-month intensive upgrading and dry docking at Neos Molos (Drapetsona) and Piraeus, HSC SANTA IRINI (former ALMUDAINA DOS) of Horizon Sea Lines arrived at the port of Heraklion.

The ship was purchased last May for daily cruises on the Heraklion (Crete) – Santorini run. For that purpose, she was chartered to Panellenic Lines.

Significant Greek businessmen, as well as the company CTRS – Cretan Transportation Services (Heraklion Bus Company) participate in Panellenic Lines.

Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos

Jul 21
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DFDS’ 2022 Outlook Raised After Strong Q2

By 2022 Newsletter week 29
  • DFDS’ outlook for 2022 has improved following a strong recovery in passenger earnings in Q2. In addition, freight ferry volumes and earnings were higher than expected.
  • EBITDA outlook raised to DKK 4.4-4.8bn from DKK 3.9-4.4bn for 2022
  • Revenue growth outlook raised to around 35% from around 30%
  • Demand for freight and passenger services is expected to remain robust in the next couple of months. This demand may, however, be dampened later in 2022 by a slowdown driven by developments in the macro environment and by supply chain constraints.
  • Uncertainty remains elevated and significant changes to the outlook may therefore still occur.
Jul 21
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LMG Marin designed battery powered ferry RYFYLKE has been delivered

By 2022 Newsletter week 29

Electric ferry RYFYLKE, designed by LMG Marine and built at the Westcon Yard in Ølen, Norway, entered service.

RYFYLKE is a hybrid ferry built in aluminum. With a battery capacity of 4,000 kilowatt hours, it will serve the many Ryfylke Islands on the connection between Nedstrand and Stavanger.

  • Fully redundant battery propulsion
  • Aluminium hull
  • Redundancy with bio diesel
  • Energy efficient hull
  • Car capacity: 27 units
  • Trailer capacity: 2 units
  • Passenger capacity: 96 pax
  • Class DNV +1A1 LC Car Ferry B Battery(Power) R4[nor] E0

LMG Marin says on their Linkedin: “we are quite proud of it because of its very specific operational profile with multi-stops in electricity-grid secluded communities out of Stavanger. As a result ,the ship will ensure a full day of service on an overnight charge performed at its base port. We believe RYFYLKE features the largest battery pack on a 45m ferry.”

Jul 21
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Public tender launched for highspeed maritime link in the Strait of Messina

By 2022 Newsletter week 29
  • Invitalia and the Italian transport ministry launched a new tender to award the highspeed maritime transport services in the Strait of Messina between the ports of Reggio Calabria and Messina.
  • Public subsidies are worth roughly EUR 35 million for five years.
  • Ships aged up to 30 years are accepted, capacity must be for 250 passengers and 28 knots is the requested speed.
  • Up to 16 round trips from Monday to Friday (6 in weekends)
  • Half an hour to cover 18.1 miles distance with hydrofoils or highspeed craft.