Grendi Horizon enters service on Sardinia and North Africa routes

By 2026 Newsletter week 29

Italian logistics and shipping group Grendi has reported a positive first month of operations for GRENDI HORIZON, the largest vessel in its fleet. The RoRo vessel entered service on 12 June and is now fully integrated into the company’s regular network serving Sardinia, Tunisia and Algeria.

With a length of 204 metres and 3,000 lane metres of freight capacity, GRENDI HORIZON strengthens capacity on Grendi’s domestic routes between Marina di Carrara, Cagliari and Olbia, as well as on its international North African services. The vessel is chartered from the Visentini shipyard under a five-year agreement.

The addition follows the introduction of GRENDI STAR in July 2025 and increases the group’s fleet to five vessels. According to CEO Antonio Musso, the new ship improves schedule reliability, supports growing container and rolling cargo volumes, enhances the direct Olbia service and reduces emissions intensity per lane metre transported.

First Splash in the Adriatic Sea for GRENDI HORIZON

By 2026 Newsletter week 18

The new RoRo ship GRENDI HORIZON, built by Cantiere Navale Visentini in Italy, has reached the Adriatic Sea for the first time after leaving the shipyard.

Following several days of sea trials, the vessel will enter dry dock in Trieste ahead of delivery, scheduled before the end of June.

The Musso family-controlled shipping company Grendi Trasporti Marittimi will operate GRENDI HORIZON under a five-year time charter. The ship will serve routes linking mainland Italy, via Marina di Carrara in Tuscany, with Cagliari and Olbia in Sardinia, as well as North Africa.

The newbuild offers 3,000 lane metres of capacity and will be:

  • Equipped with a scrubber
  • Methanol-ready
  • Cold ironing-ready
  • Operated under a European flag with a European crew

New RoRo Ship From Cantiere Navale Visentini to Be Named GRENDI HORIZON

By 2026 Newsketter week 05

The new RoRo vessel currently under construction at CANTIERE NAVALE VISENTINI in Italy will be named GRENDI HORIZON. Delivery is expected before next summer.

The Musso family-controlled shipping line will take delivery of its fifth ship in June, under a five-year time charter.

The newbuild will offer 3,000 lane metres of capacity. It will strengthen Grendi’s RoRo services on national and international routes.

GRENDI HORIZON will be:

  • Equipped with a scrubber
  • Methanol-ready
  • Cold ironing-ready
  • Operated under a European flag with a European crew

The ship’s name was chosen through an online vote involving employees, partners, and customers.