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Aug 03
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WALLENIUS SOL Acquires Two RoRo Vessels from Wagenborg

By 2026 Newsletter week 31
  • WALLENIUS SOL has acquired the RoRo vessels BALTICBORG and BOTHNIABORG from Royal Wagenborg, together with a long-term Contract of Affreightment (CoA) with Smurfit Westrock‘s kraftliner mill in Piteå, Sweden.
  • The acquisition expands WALLENIUS SOL’s fleet and strengthens its year-round RoRo services between the Bay of Bothnia and Northern Europe, including operations during the winter ice season.
  • Smurfit Westrock’s existing transport contract with Wagenborg will transfer to WALLENIUS SOL, ensuring continuity of service while the cargo flow will gradually be integrated into the company’s RoRo network and future newbuild programme.
  • The sale supports Wagenborg’s strategy to focus on its core ice-class general cargo shipping activities. The company has operated the vessels on the Smurfit Westrock service since 2004.
  • WALLENIUS SOL has already committed more than EUR 250 million to fleet investments and aims to operate on 100% renewable fuels by 2035.
Mar 06
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Wagenborg Names New Ferry HIDDEBORG

By 2026 Newsletter week 10
  • Wagenborg has named its new (small) ferry HIDDEBORG, which will operate the fast connection between Ameland and the mainland.
  • The vessel was christened at Next Generation Shipyards in Lauwersoog by journalist Afke Boven.
  • Designed for the shallow Wadden Sea, the ferry features about 80 cm draught, waterjet propulsion and energy-efficient engines.
  • HIDDEBORG is expected to enter service in 2026, strengthening reliability on the Ameland route.

Source: Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten (in Dutch)