Stena Line is creating new capacities for rail transport and project cargo with the new Rostock-Trelleborg timetable.
As Stena Line saw an increase of 3% of ro-ro traffic, with demand for rail transports and project cargo rising, the company decided to have trainferry SASSNITZ operating Rostock-Trelleborg some days per week, as from September. Normally this vessel is serving the Sassnitz-Trelleborg route. (see also under: Ferry Ports)
Positive business development, new staff, effective sustainable initiatives and a more efficient roadmap: Stena Line draws a positive summary of the first half of 2018 at the traditional half-year press conference of Rostock Port GmbH.
In the passenger area, it was very good in the first half of 2018. Stena Line recorded 15% more passengers and 19% more vehicles. Sales rose 18%. The advance bookings for the summer season are also positive.
The freight division of Stena Line is also doing well: in 2017, Stena was able to increase its freight volume by 3%, and the trend continues. In addition to the classic trailer traffic, the demand for conventional rail transports and project loads is increasing.
Photo: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern entering the port of Rostock © Stena Line
One of the two new E-Flexer ferries bound for the Belfast – Liverpool route in 2020 has recently marked an important production milestone by celebrating its official keel-laying at the AVIC shipyard in Weihai, China. The new vessels will have capacity for 1 000 passengers, 120 cars as well as 3 100 freight lane meters.
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After summer, Stena Line will re-deploy three ships on three routes. The target is to further improve service and accessibility for customers and optimise operations in line with market developments.
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STENA GOTHICA photo: Rickard Sahlsten
Stena Line has confirmed that the first of its new ferries currently under construction in China is planned to enter service on its Holyhead – Dublin route early 2020.
The following two ferries will serve the Liverpool-Belfast route.
Photo: Stena Line
Hitachi Europe Ltd has partnered with Stena Line to implement artificial intelligence technology on ships to reduce fuel consumption costs and become an important tool in the company’s efforts to minimise environmental impact.
Stena Line aims to become the world’s leading cognitive shipping company by 2021.
Stena Line decided to stop the cooperation with TT Line on the route Rostock – Trelleborg. The two companies worked together for two years on this route, under a swap agreement.
TT Line writes on its website that the cooperation will end on September 15.
The question is now who will bring in most capacity on this route. TT Line writes that, “by utilizing its six vessels to and from Rostock, TT-Line will be able to be more responsive to customer needs for quality and capacity.”
Photo: The lengthening of PETER PAN, seen here in Rostock, is still not finished, after some problems occurred during sea trials. She is due to enter service in June. Photo Mike Louagie
Fresh Money For The New Halmstad Ferry Terminal
Stena Line can start to operate its ferry from Halmstad instead of Varberg as from this autumn. The port management committee has approved an additional budget of SEK 126 million to build a new ferry terminal in Halmstad.
Stena Line signed a ten-year agreement for its ferry service to Grenaa in Denmark.
Photo: STENA NAUTICA leaving Varberg. Soon it will be Halmstad instead. © Mike Louagie
Stena Line says it continues to deliver on its ambitious sustainability strategy. 15% lower sulphur emissions, reduced plastic and a decreased number of accidents among the seagoing staff are just some of the results highlighted in its yearly overview, “A Sustainable Journey”.
Photo: Stena Line
Stena Line’s Fishguard’s ferry terminal could close for up to three months according to County Echo. The reason is the need to replace the linkspan.
Fishguard connects with Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland.