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Livestock carriers: The most dangerous vessels in the world (VIDEO)
Under current conditions, livestock exports by sea must stop immediately Currently, only 64 livestock carriers are permitted to load European animals on EU-ports to then export them to third countries. This at least 1.5 billion € worth trade is …
Mar 27, 2024 / Curious
U-Ming Singapore and ITOCHU sign milestone MoU for the joint development of Ammonia Dual-Fuel and De-Carbonized vessels
U-Ming Marine Transport (S) Pte Ltd (U-Ming), a subsidiary of Taiwanese-listed U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation to explore discussions on jointly …
Mar 25, 2024 / Curious
Finnish flag hoisted at the stern of Viking Cinderella – all of Viking Line’s vessels are now registered in the Finnish Ship Registry
Viking Cinderella will launch service on the Helsinki–Stockholm route on March 8, revamped and reflagged under the Finnish flag. At the same time, Viking Line will offer daily service again between the two Nordic capitals and expand its cargo …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels
Viking Line to create green corridor together with Ports of Stockholm and the Port of Turku
Viking Line, Ports of Stockholm and the Port of Turku signed a Memorandum of Understanding, February 6, 2024, to create a green maritime corridor between Turku and Stockholm. The goal is for the corridor to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2035. The …
Feb 7, 2024 / Curious
Vroon expands its fleet
Following the successful completion of Vroon’s restructuring last year, the focus has now switched to strengthening, expanding and renewing its presence in the markets where the Company's excels. Throughout the restructuring, Vroon modern and …
Jan 25, 2024 / Vessels
Viking Cinderella returning to Helsinki with a new red look
In March, Viking Cinderella will return to service between Helsinki and Stockholm after a spectacular makeover. The vessel, which was previously painted white, has had its sides painted bright red at the shipyard in Naantali, where its interiors have …
Jan 15, 2024 / Curious
Stockholm is leading Europe's climate transition
Stockholm aims to lead the world in reducing emissions. Now Stockholm has become one of the first EU cities to have its climate plan approved by the European Commission, and Ports of Stockholm is one of the Climate City Contract signatory companies. …
Oct 19, 2023 / Curious
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Two Kamsarmax Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carriers from Itochu Corporation and Greek Shipowner Safe Bulkers
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima, Japan) has signed contracts with ITOCHU Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) and Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine dry-bulk transportation services, for an order of two KAMSARMAX …
Oct 11, 2023 / Vessels
Viking Line to launch partnership with Gotlandsbolaget – cruise service to be run under joint management
Viking Line and Gotlandsbolaget (Gotland Company) are to form a joint venture entrusted with the task of developing and providing cruises with M/S Birka Stockholm between Stockholm–Mariehamn and Stockholm–Mariehamn–Visby. Gotlandsbolaget acquired M/S …
Aug 10, 2023 / Curious
Viking Line’s vessels have now been part of Turku for 50 years – to celebrate, the company is offering a city and sea holiday in one package
Viking Line has linked Turku with Stockholm since 1973. Over the decades, the popularity of the route has been boosted by shopping bargains, good economic times and bad, and ever more beautiful vessels. For this anniversary year, Viking Line is …
Jul 3, 2023 / Curious