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.
