The project concerns the construction of two new berths in the Port of Dubrovnik. The main benefit of the project will be reduced congestion and improved port efficiency by removing a current infrastructure bottleneck. This will contribute to cohesion by enhancing accessibility and connectivity for the region through maritime links.
Source: European Commission Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme.
The European Commission has approved the joint infrastructure project Rostock Port – Port of Hanko under the CEF Transport Call 2024.
Together, the ports will invest nearly €30 million to enhance maritime and intermodal transport capacity. Around €14 million of that will be allocated to Rostock, with 50% co-financing from the EU.
In Rostock, the project includes:
These upgrades will significantly boost multimodal transport, support climate-friendly logistics, and reinforce the maritime corridor between Finland and continental Europe.
Source: European Commission Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme.
The Port Authority of Gijón visited the Port of Nantes–Saint Nazaire to establish contact between the new management teams of both ports and to work on reviving the Motorway of the Sea.
Both parties agreed to develop a joint commercial and institutional strategy to restore the service.
A meeting was also held with representatives from regional tourism agencies.
A return visit to the Port of Gijón by Nantes port officials is planned.
LD Lines ran the route until September 2014.
Source: www.puertogijon.es
The Government of Jersey’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified key failings in the joint ferry procurement process with Guernsey.
A formal lessons-learned and benchmarking exercise is recommended by end 2025 to improve future joint procurement.
Section 6.2 (page 44) of the PAC report sheds light on Condor’s role in the failed Jersey–Guernsey ferry procurement:
P&O Ferries has informed staff that its Teesport–Zeebrugge route will close by the end of July, marking the end of its presence in Teesport.
This follows a series of route restructurings on the North Sea.
Since the end of June, Gdynia has been included in the Finnlines Biscay Line. The first call was made by FINNECO III.
Helsinki – Kotka – Gdynia – Antwerp – Sheerness (London) – Zeebrugge – Bilbao – Zeebrugge – Antwerp – Gdynia – Helsinki
Source: OT Port Gdynia Ltd.
YIT has been awarded a €27.6 million contract by the Port of Helsinki to extend the quay field at the southern tip of West Harbour, Jätkäsaari.
The project supports future passenger and freight growth and prepares the port for vessel electrification.
Source: YIT Corporation
Rendering: PES-Arkkitehdit Oy via Port of Helsinki
The Norwegian Ship Design Company posted a sneek peek of the battery ferry HELGØY, showing off at the Montex shipyard in Gdansk. The Torghatten ferry will soon head to Hvide Sande Shipyard for outfitting and final delivery. The Norwegian Ship Design Company have been acting as ship designers.
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam, the shipbuilder expects to deliver the vessel just seven weeks after the contract signing on 12th May.
Source: Damen
“The increase in passenger numbers reflects our customers’ trust and the continuing recovery of travel demand,” said Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp. “The freight segment remains more challenging, but we are ready to scale up cargo volumes as the market improves.”
