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Oct 21
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Stena Line to acquire SOMERSET and redeploy vessels to Rotterdam–Harwich

By 2026 Newsletter week 42

Stena Line has agreed to acquire the RoRo vessel SOMERSET from CLdN for its Dublin–Liverpool freight service, enabling the redeployment of two owned vessels to Rotterdam–Harwich.

SOMERSET will be renamed STENA FREIGHTER and is expected to enter service in early December. The vessel previously operated within Stena Line’s network under charter.

The acquisition will bring the following network changes:

Dublin–Liverpool: STENA FREIGHTER will replace STENA SCOTIA and STENA HIBERNIA, returning the route to a single-vessel operation after operating with two vessels for most of 2026.

Rotterdam–Harwich: STENA SCOTIA and STENA HIBERNIA will maintain the two-vessel service, replacing the chartered MISTRAL and THULELAND. These will return to their respective owners, Godby Shipping and Wallenius SOL, at the end of the year.

Sep 25
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Stena orders two hybrid E-Flexers for Gothenburg–Frederikshavn

By 2026 Newsletter week 38

Stena RoRo has ordered two hybrid E-Flexer 2.0 RoPax ferries for the Stena Line Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route, with entry into service scheduled for 2030.

China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard will build the vessels. Each will carry 1,500 passengers and offer 2,750 lane metres of freight capacity. The 214.5-metre ferries will have three vehicle decks and 132 cabins for passengers and crew.

The propulsion systems will combine conventional fuel and electricity. Both vessels will be prepared for conversion to 100% electric operation once the necessary charging infrastructure is available.

The investment will renew a route currently served by STENA DANICA and STENA JUTLANDICA, which entered service in 1984 and 1996 respectively. The increased freight capacity will also support Stena Line’s planned move to Arendal, where rail connections offer opportunities for intermodal transport.

The newbuilds will become Stena Line’s sixth and seventh E-Flexers. Although intended for Gothenburg–Frederikshavn, they will also be capable of operating on other daytime routes within its network.

Stena RoRo has confirmed the order for two E-Flexer 2.0 RoPax ferries, plus two options.

Sep 25
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Stena Line sees 19% growth in Danish summer passengers

By 2026 Newsletter week 38

Danish passenger numbers on Stena Line’s Frederikshavn–Gothenburg route rose 19% year-on-year during June–August, with July recording the strongest growth at 26%.

Stena Line credits Gothenburg’s events, culture and shopping for the increase. The Gothia Cup and Partille Cup also boosted ferry travel, attracting more than 400 teams from Denmark and Germany.

Jun 19
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Stena Line Secures Rail Ferry Operations Until 2031

By 2026 Newsletter week 25

Stena Line has signed a historic agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) to secure the continuation of rail ferry services between Trelleborg and Rostock until 31 December 2031.

The agreement guarantees the future of Sweden’s only regular rail ferry service, operated by SKÅNE and MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN, and recognises its strategic importance for trade, transport resilience and national defence.

Beyond supporting freight flows between Sweden and Germany, the route also strengthens military mobility for Sweden and NATO, while providing a vital alternative should disruptions affect the Öresund connection.

Read the full article here

Feb 13
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A Ceremony Marked the Official Completion of Stena Line’s Acquisition of Wasaline.

By 2026 Newsletter week 07

“The close and strong cooperation between Sweden and Finland is of central strategic importance to both our countries. Robust and reliable transport links are a fundamental prerequisite for a competitive business sector as well as for strengthened preparedness and security. Ferry traffic between Sweden and Finland is attractive and viable, as underscored by today’s ceremony”, said Andreas Carlsson, Minister of Infrastructure in Sweden.

Together with Joakim Strand, Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, Dan Sten Olsson, owner of Stena Line, and Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line, they carried out the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Source: News Cision Stena Line

Feb 13
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Stena Line Invests in Gothenburg–Kiel Upgrade

By 2026 Newsletter week 07

Stena Line has invested millions in an extensive refurbishment and modernisation of STENA GERMANICA and STENA SCANDINAVICA, which operate on the Gothenburg–Kiel route. Following their recent return from shipyard, passengers can now enjoy renovated restaurant and bar areas as well as upgraded outdoor decks, completed ahead of the upcoming travel season.

The investment underlines Stena Line’s continued commitment to strengthening its overnight product on the important Sweden–Germany corridor and enhancing onboard comfort as competition across the Baltic intensifies.

Feb 08
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Stena Line To Close Halmstad–Grenaa Route

By 2026 Newsletter week 06

Stena Line will discontinue its ferry connection between Halmstad (Sweden) and Grenaa (Denmark).
STENA NAUTICA will continue operating the route until 30 April 2026.

Key points:

  • The decision follows long-term difficulties in achieving profitability on the route.
  • Stena Line will focus investments on routes with clearer demand, supporting both freight and passenger traffic more efficiently.
  • Main factors behind the closure include:
    • Strong competition from fixed bridge links in Denmark
    • A strained cost environment
    • Challenging market conditions driven by global uncertainty and weak economic climate
  • Stena Line has served Halmstad–Grenaa since 2020, after relocating from Varberg.
  • Agreements will be reached with Hallands Hamnar and Grenå Port to terminate the cooperation.
Feb 02
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Stena Line Completes Acquisition of Liepaja Terminal Operator Terrabalt

By 2026 Newsketter week 05

Stena Line has completed the acquisition of terminal operator Terrabalt in Liepaja, Latvia, and has officially taken over RoRo, bulk and general cargo operations. All regulatory approvals have been granted, and Stena Line is now registered as the owner.

Key points:

  • The terminal has been renamed Stena Line Ports Liepajas SEZ.
  • Liepaja is Latvia’s third-largest port and a key logistics hub in the Baltic Sea region.
  • Stena Line currently operates the Liepaja–Travemünde route with two vessels.

Stena Line plans to gradually modernise the terminal infrastructure.

Trade Director Liene Lemane said the deal reflects strong confidence in the Baltic region’s long-term trade potential.

Stena Line will follow a similar development path as in Ventspils, acquired nearly three years ago.

In parallel, the Liepaja Special Economic Zone Authority will rebuild berth 46.

The berth reconstruction project is scheduled for completion by 31 December 2027.

The acquisition strengthens Stena Line’s Baltic Sea network, which includes:

  • Port operations in Ventspils and Karlskrona
  • Ferry routes linking Latvia, Sweden, Germany and Poland
Jan 16
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Stena Line Sets New Freight Record on Belfast Routes

By 2026 Newsletter week 03

Stena Line recorded another freight record on its three Belfast routes in 2025.

Volumes increased by 1.0% to almost 600,000 freight units, shipped to Cairnryan, Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Heysham.

The Belfast–Liverpool route led growth, exceeding 270,000 units, while Belfast–Heysham posted its highest volumes in five years.

Further growth is expected with the introduction of STENA CONNECTA in January, joining STENA FUTURA.

Together, the two newbuilds will add 40% freight capacity on the Belfast–Heysham route.