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Nov 28
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Stena Line and ABP Begin Work on New Immingham RoRo Terminal

By 2025 Newsletter week 48
  • Stena Line and ABP will build a new £200m RoRo terminal in Immingham.
  • Immingham is becoming a key hub for Stena Line’s freight routes to the Netherlands.
  • The new Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal (IERRT) will allow quicker sailing times and larger vessels.
  • Stena Line has signed a long-term agreement with ABP, securing operations well into the next century.
  • ABP highlights the project as strengthening UK–EU supply chain resilience.
  • The UK Government calls the investment a major boost for Lincolnshire and the North.
  • The project will create 700 construction jobs and 200 permanent roles in terminal operations.
Nov 06
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Stena Line to Acquire Wasaline and Strengthen Its Baltic Sea Presence

By 2025 Newsletter week 45

Stena Line will acquire NLC Ferry Ab Oy/Wasaline, taking over the operation of the ferry route between Umeå (Sweden) and Vaasa (Finland).

When will the transfer of ownership take place?

In the beginning of 2026, after city councils and authorities have approved the deal.

What happens to ferry AURORA BOTNIA?

Kvarken Link, a company owned by the cities of Vaasa and Umeå, continues to own the ship. NLC Ferry, under the new ownership, charters and mans the ship.

 

The Wasaline brand will remain.

What are the minimum requirements for traffic?

Agreement between Vaasa, Umeå and Stena Line states a minimum of 20 departures per week. At the moment, there are 20-26 departures (winter-high season).

For how long is the contract valid?

The charter agreement and the traffic requirements are agreed for 10 years, after which Stena Line has the possibility to either extend the agreement or to purchase the ship. Stena Line has expressed their long-term commitment to operate and develop the route.

Oct 03
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Stena Line Secures 50-Year Agreement in Frederikshavn

By 2025 Newsletter week 40
  • Stena Line has signed a historic 50-year deal with the Municipality of Frederikshavn to operate the RoPax ferry terminal.
  • The agreement secures the company’s long-term presence in North Jutland and expands its operating rights within the port.
  • Stena Line will also act as negotiating partner for external customers needing port services.
  • The deal aligns with Stena Line’s wider strategic investments, including the planned relocation of its Gothenburg terminals to Arendal.
  • The Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route is currently served by STENA DANICA and STENA JUTLANDICA with 3–4 daily departures.

Source: Stena Line

Oct 03
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Stena Line Cuts 35 Tons of Meat With New 50/50 Meatballs

By 2025 Newsletter week 40

Stena Line is replacing half of the meat in its onboard meatballs with yellow pea mince, cutting annual meat use by 35 tons across 2.5 million servings. The change significantly lowers the carbon footprint per portion, from an estimated 4.9 kg CO₂e to 1.3 kg CO₂e, while keeping the same taste and quality. A small change on the plate – a big step for sustainability at sea.

Sep 12
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Stena Line To Acquire Port Operator Terrabalt In Liepaja

By 2025 Newsletter week 37
  • Stena Line will acquire all shares in Latvian port operator Terrabalt, which runs the RoRo, bulk and general cargo terminal in Liepaja, Latvia’s third-largest port.
  • The port is part of the Liepāja Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a free trade zone established in 1997.
  • Stena Line currently operates the Liepaja–Travemünde route with two vessels.
  • Stena Line also operates Ventspils–Nynäshamn with two vessels. Since May 2023, the company owns the port operations in Ventspils.
  • The Gdynia–Karlskrona route is run with three vessels, where Stena Line holds a majority stake in Karlskrona Baltic Port (KBP).
  • The Trelleborg–Rostock route is operated with Sweden’s only two ferries with rail capacity.

Next Steps

  • The acquisition is subject to approval by the Latvian competition authority and other institutions.
  • Until approval, the current owners will continue to operate the terminals.
  • Commercial details remain undisclosed.
Jul 05
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FOR EV Installs Major EV Charging Hub at Karlskrona Port in Partnership With Stena Line

By 2025 Newsletter week 27
  • FOR EV, a Scotland-based EV charging infrastructure provider, has installed its largest site to date at Karlskrona Port, Sweden, in partnership with Stena Line.
  • The project delivers 54 charge points supplying 1,200 kW, including AC and DC chargers, with a dedicated bay for vans and HGVs.
  • This marks FOR EV’s first installation outside the UK, following a previous collaboration with Stena Line at Cairnryan Port.
  • The fully funded solution includes installation, operation and maintenance—at no cost to Stena Line—and uses 100% renewable energy.
  • The investment supports both ferry passengers and the growing regional EV community.
  • Partners include local suppliers Comfort and WSP.
Jun 14
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Stena Line Invests £17 Million in 12 Quays Terminal

By 2025 Newsletter week 24

Stena Line is investing £17 million to expand and futureproof its operations at the 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead.

    • The terminal has seen a surge in freight volumes, following the launch of a freight-only Liverpool–Dublin service in February 2024.
    • 200 new freight parking spaces are now complete, increasing unaccompanied freight capacity by nearly 30%.
    • In 2024, the terminal handled over 315,000 freight units – a 20% year-on-year rise.
    • Next project phase includes reconfiguring front-of-house operations to improve safety, ease congestion, and streamline traffic flow.
    • Stena Line operates two routes from 12 Quays: Liverpool–Dublin (freight) and Liverpool–Belfast (freight and passenger).
    • STENA EDDA and STENA EMBLA, added in 2021–2022, have doubled travel volumes on the Belfast route.
    • Freight-only vessels STENA FORWARDER (to Belfast) and BORE SONG (to Dublin) offer daily round trips.
Apr 06
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Stena Line Unveils Fuel-Efficient Concept Ship ‘STENA FUTURO’

By 2025 Newsletter week 14

Stena Line has introduced STENA FUTURO, a next-generation RoRo concept ship designed to significantly cut fuel consumption and emissions. With a 240-metre length, it is tailored for transporting semi-trailers and cars.

Thanks to optimised hull design, streamlined structure, and hybrid propulsion, STENA FUTURO is expected to reduce energy use by over 20%. It will feature battery support, low-fuel engines compatible with various fuels, solar panels, and an air lubrication system to minimise water resistance. A waste heat recovery system will reuse exhaust energy.

Notably, the design includes four 40-metre wing sails, which recent tests showed could provide up to 15% additional fuel savings.

Stena Line aims to cut CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030, and STENA FUTURO marks a significant step in its sustainability journey.

Apr 06
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Stena Line Switches Ports on the Humber

By 2025 Newsletter week 14

On May 1st, 2025, Stena Line will switch its ferry service from Hoek van Holland to Killingholme to a new route between Hoek van Holland and Immingham. Following a successful trial in March, the STENA TRANSPORTER and STENA TRANSIT will relocate to Stena Line’s dedicated terminal at nearby Immingham port.