January 16, 2026
Wasaline reported a solid year in 2025, with gains in passenger traffic, stable freight performance and significant emissions reductions.
Passenger and Revenue Performance
- Passengers carried: 259,769 (+2.6% vs 2024), even with the vessel Aurora Botnia in dry dock for the last week of December.
- Turnover: increased 2.7% to EUR 28.8 million, signalling ongoing commercial momentum.
CEO Peter Ståhlberg noted that despite broader economic headwinds, demand remains resilient, including increased interest from Central European markets for winter sailings, alongside strong traditional demand from Finnish and Swedish customers.
Freight and Cargo
- Freight volumes: saw a slight decline due to regional economic slowdown, postponed construction projects and reduced paper trade; however, market share in freight improved during the year.
- Management highlighted intermodal transport potential as a growth opportunity heading into 2026.
Sustainability and Emissions
- Emissions reduction: Wasaline reduced total emissions by 85.3%, primarily after switching to biogas operations in August 2025.
- The company continues to operate carbon-neutral services on the Umeå–Vaasa route, with Aurora Botnia powered by a combination of biogas and battery systems.
Operational Notes
- Aurora Botnia returned from dry dock with upgraded passenger areas and increased battery capacity (12.6 MWh), the largest on a RoPax vessel, enhancing energy efficiency and service quality.
Photo and source: Wasaline
