Tag: Port of Ystad | Ferry Shipping News

Jul 06

Ystad Welcomes Defence Committee Support for Poland Rail Ferry Link

By sandra 2026 Newsletter week 27

The Port of Ystad has welcomed the Swedish Defence Committee’s latest report, which highlights the need to safeguard rail ferry services between Sweden and Poland.

Ystad is Sweden’s only port with a rail ferry connection to Poland. According to the port, rail freight volumes on the route increased by 168% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.

The Defence Committee’s recognition of the link’s strategic importance for security of supply, military mobility and total defence could strengthen the case for long-awaited infrastructure investments by the Swedish government and the Swedish Transport Administration.

Port CEO Veronika Leo said the report creates new opportunities to secure the future of the rail ferry service and develop the surrounding infrastructure.

Defence Committee member Mikael Larsson noted that Ystad’s role as a gateway to Poland is becoming increasingly important as robust transport chains and security of supply move higher up the national agenda.

The port said it looks forward to continued discussions with the Defence Committee, the Armed Forces and the Swedish Transport Administration on turning the report’s recommendations into concrete measures.

Jun 26

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JANTAR UNITY Makes First Call at Port of Ystad

By sandra 2026 Newsletter week 26

The Port of Ystad has welcomed JANTAR UNITY, the new LNG-battery hybrid RoPax vessel of POLSCA Baltic Ferries, on her first call on the Ystad–Świnoujście route.

The vessel is using Ystad’s new ferry berth, where simultaneous loading and unloading via two ramps reduces port turnaround times and improves freight and passenger flows. The port says the combination of modern infrastructure and a modern vessel strengthens Ystad’s role as a key gateway across the southern Baltic.

Feb 08

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Port Leadership Change in Ystad

By sandra 2026 Newsletter week 06

Port of Ystad has appointed Veronika Leo as its new Managing Director. She succeeds Björn Boström, who is stepping down after 17 years in the role.

Leo has been the port’s Financial Manager for the past five years. The Supervisory Board highlighted her strong industry insight and leadership skills as key reasons for the internal appointment.

The transition began at the turn of the year, with Boström taking on a Senior Advisor role until March.

The Port of Ystad continues to expand its strategic role in Swedish and regional ferry logistics:

Sweden’s second largest railway ferry port
Third largest ferry passenger port
Key hub for RoRo and freight flows
Only direct daily rail ferry connection between Sweden and Poland

Mar 17

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Port of Ystad launches newsletter

By sandra 2023 Newsletter week 11

The Port of Ystad has launched an email Newsletter to inform of developments at one of Sweden’s most exciting and busiest ferry ports.

To subscribe, click on the graphic below and place “Newsletter subscription” in the subject line of your email.

Feb 10

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New records for Port of Ystad in 2022 – again!

By sandra 2023 Newsletter week 6

Port of Ystad has for many years been Sweden’s third largest ferry passenger port and really consolidated its position in 2022.

New records for both calls (+1.9%), passenger cars (+6.3%) and passengers (+8.6%) were noted.
It is the third year in a row the port’s passenger ferries to Poland and Bornholm are progressing, despite tough times and a protracted pandemic.

“It is of course very gratifying that the port’s investments together with the shipping companies Unity Line, Polferries and Bornholmslinjen are yielding results”, says Björn Boström, CEO of Port of Ystad.

The port opened two new ferry berths in 2021, allowing larger vessels, up to 240 meters length to call the port. The new ferry berths are complementary to the existing ones and the port now has seven ferry berths for passengers, passenger cars, buses and trucks, one of which is combined also for railway cars.

The new ferry berths also give the opportunity for cruise ships to call. The port is now working for an expansion of the cruise business.

Port of Ystad looks forward with confidence to 2023, among other things, with the arrival of the world’s largest passenger catamaran, the Bornholmslinjens HSC EXPRESS 5, for traffic between Ystad and Bornholm.

Nov 11

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Port of Ystad: Continuous good development 2022

By sandra 2022 Newsletter week 45

Port of Ystad continues to strengthen its position as one of the biggest ferry passenger ports in Sweden. This summer is no exception.

The development this year is still prosperous even if the cargo seems to slow down a bit due to the rising inflation and, not least, the war in Ukraine.

On the other hand, the passenger volumes keep on rising with a development this year, until and including September, of +12,3%. For personal cars the development is +9,3% and the number of ship calls is up +2,5%.

Sep 01

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Port of Ystad inaugurated new ferry berths

By sandra 2022 Newsletter week 35

Swedish port of Ystad has been expanded with two new ferry berths for ships of up to 250 meters. The new facilities have been inaugurated with great festivity on August 29

Port of Ystad is one of the largest ferry ports in Sweden, with excellent connections to the Danish island of Bornholm, Poland and Germany, and further to the growing markets in entire Central and Eastern Europe.

Ystad is already the second largest Swedish port to handle passenger vehicles, the third largest ferry passenger port, and the fifth largest port counting trucks and trailers.

The inauguration was conducted by the Mayor of Ystad, Mrs Paula Nilsson, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Region Skåne, Mr Carl-Johan Sonesson.

Apr 21

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Successful year for Port of Ystad

By sandra 2022 Newletter week 16

The Swedish port has seen a return of traffic after the pandemic.

January-December 2021

+17.5% Cargo (t) 3,376,365

+16.4% Trucks/trailers 263,918

+24.1% Buses 4,083

+15.4% Cars 734,256

+17.6% Passengers 2,373,960

+11.4% Calls 3.998

Swedish Minister for Infrastructure, Tomas Eneroth, will inaugurate the new berths on 16th of May.

May 06

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“Welcome Tallink Silja!” Says Port Of Ystad

By sandra 2021 Newsletter week 18

In July, SILJA SYMPHONY will call Port of Ystad on a domestic cruise, combining Stockholm with Visby on the island of Gotland – and the scenic city of Ystad with surroundings. This is possible thanks to the investment in two new berths in the outer port, opened this year. The vessel will call berth no. 7 and passengers will participate in excursions or visit on their own.