Samskip is preparing to introduce two hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle container vessels on its Rotterdam–Oslo service. The first vessel is currently under construction and is expected to… Read More »First hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle set to become operational in Q2 2027
Samskip has agreed to sell its UK and Ireland quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business to CLdN, in a move that reshapes both companies’ network strategies.… Read More »Samskip Sells UK & Ireland Freight Business to CLdN
Viasea is strengthening Norway’s connection to key European trade corridors by launching two new shortsea services linking Oslo to Rotterdam and Riga. The expansion, driven… Read More »Viasea Expands Network with Two New Services Linking Norway to Benelux and the Baltic Region
As North Sea Container Line transitions from planning to implementation, Customer Solutions ensures that vessels, systems, and processes work together to deliver a seamless customer… Read More »Customer Solutions at the Core of the Oslofjord Service
With the maiden voyage just two weeks away, North Sea Container Line (NCL) transitions from planning to execution. Bookings are flowing, systems are live, and… Read More »Two Weeks to Launch: From plan to active operation
With three weeks until Oslofjord’s launch on February 5th, 2026, North Sea Container Line shifts to operational delivery. We take you behind the scenes, exploring… Read More »Three Weeks to Launch: Turning service design into delivery
On February 5th, 2026, North Sea Container Line launches a new weekly Oslofjord service connecting key ports across Northern Europe. In the weeks leading up… Read More »A New Oslofjord Service Takes Shape
European logistics company Samskip has selected Norwegian Hydrogen as its preferred supplier of liquid green hydrogen (LH2) for its upcoming SeaShuttle container vessels. The strategic… Read More »Norwegian Hydrogen Selected as Preferred Supplier for SeaShuttle Vessels
DP World unifies its Marine Services brands—Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters, and P&O Maritime Logistics—under a single DP World brand identity to reflect its transformation from a… Read More »DP World Unifies Marine Services Brand to enhance customer experience
A new pilot study from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the Norwegian Coastal Shipowners’ Association shows that sea transport can have 30–45% lower CO₂… Read More »Sea transport is significantly more climate-friendly than truck transport, according to a new study
The European Shortsea Network (ESN) gathers industry leaders, policymakers, and logistics innovators in Athens on October 14th for the European Shortsea Network Summit 2025 –… Read More »European Shortsea Network Summit 2025
DFDS has enhanced its short sea services by introducing a new route between Rotterdam and Villagarcía. This route is integrated into the DFDS network, providing… Read More »DFDS connects Northwest Europe and Iberia
CMA CGM strengthens its short sea offering in Northern Europe with the launch of the SWX service – a direct, sustainable connection between Sweden, Denmark,… Read More »CMA CGM launch new short sea service – the Scandinavia West Coast Express (SWX)
Sea-Cargo launches new weekly route between Norway and Spain – with seamless transition via Rotterdam. Now, Norwegian exporters can reach the Spanish market faster, greener,… Read More »A new connection strengthens the sea route between the Norwegian West coast and Spain
In a significant boost to Europe’s green transition, Norwegian Hydrogen has secured dual funding for its new production facility in Rjukan, Norway. This is one… Read More »Norway’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions Accelerate with Dual Support at Rjukan
Norwegian Hydrogen has decided to invest in building a new green hydrogen production facility in Rjukan, Telemark, Norway. The plant is a key part of… Read More »Norwegian Hydrogen with investment decision at Rjukan
Sea-Cargo has announced a comprehensive upgrade for two of its vessels as part of an ambitious plan to reduce fossil fuel consumption by up to… Read More »Sea-Cargo Launches Major Vessel Upgrade to Cut Fossil Fuel Use by 50%
Efficient Logistics Hubs Are Crucial for Fast, Seamless, and Sustainable Cargo Flow With increasing demands and stronger competition, ports and terminals are becoming more critical… Read More »What is needed to create lasting value for both customers and businesses?
The port of Arendal is taking a significant step towards modern transport solutions with a new direct ferry route between Eydehavn and Eemshaven in the… Read More »New International Ferry Route from Arendal in 2027
CMA CGM is strengthening its presence in the Baltic Sea by launching the new feeder service Baltic Express (BLX). This weekly service, which commenced on… Read More »The Baltic Express Service: Enhanced connectivity for Finland and Latvia via Poland
Hive Autonomy and Toyota Material Handling Norway join forces to bring AI-powered autonomy to forklifts and material handling equipment. The collaboration unveiled at the Røros… Read More »Hive and Toyota Material Handling Announce Partnership for AI-Driven Trucks
P&O Ferrymasters introduces a new weekly service offering regular and reliable access to Eastern Finland via Kotka to/from Rotterdam. This service is tailored to support… Read More »New service connecting Kotka, Benelux, Portugal, Spain and Italy
DFDS is expanding its short sea network by launching a new weekly freight service connecting Vilagarcía in Spain with Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This service… Read More »DFDS launches new freight route linking Spain and the Netherlands
The European Shortsea Network (ESN) participated in the 1st Meeting of the European Maritime Forum organized by the European Maritime Space of the European Commission’s… Read More »ESN Urges Action to Strengthen European Short Sea
X-Press Feeders expands its European coverage with the launch on November 3rd of their new Benelux Scandinavia Baltic service (BSB). The development aligns with their… Read More »X-Press Feeders expands its Northern European coverage with the New Benelux Scandinavia Baltic Service (BSB)
PALFINGER MARINE is approaching a significant milestone in its partnership with Aker BP as it prepares for the first delivery of a fully electric, remotely… Read More »PALFINGER MARINE announces a major milestone in the Aker BP project
Samskip Advances Zero-Emission Shipping, Partnering With TECO 2030 Retrofitting Samskip’s LNG Vessel Samskip Kvitnos With Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cells. Samskip announces its partnership in the HyEkoTank… Read More »Samskip Retrofitting LNG Vessel with Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Zero-Emission Shipping
X-Press Feeders has launched Europe’s first feeder network powered by green methanol. This network will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65%, marking a… Read More »Collaborative Partnerships Fuel Europe’s First Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Network
NCL has unveiled its fleet replacement strategy, introducing advanced methanol and ammonia-powered ships. This initiative surpasses the UN’s emissions targets for 2030 by 2025 and… Read More »NCL’s Green Fleet: Methanol and Ammonia-Powered Ships to move Norwegian industry into green logistics.
The Green Shipping Corridor project, initially established by the Port of Gothenburg, North Sea Port, and DFDS, is expanding its green ambitions by including the… Read More »Sweden-Belgium Green Shipping Corridor Project Expands Green Ambitions with New Partnership
X-Press Feeders is thrilled to announce that the Sweden Finland X-Press (SFX) service is back in action with a refreshed and improved rotation! This bi-weekly… Read More »The Sweden Finland X-Press (SFX) Service is Back with a Refreshed Rotation!
Norske Skog Skogn recently extended its long-term partnership with DFDS by another four years. The agreement highlights the importance of collaboration and the willingness to… Read More »Norske Skog Skogn Renews Partnership with DFDS Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Logistics
Hive Autonomy is thrilled to announce a cooperation with Yara, marking a significant advancement in developing remote-controlled and autonomous load-handling solutions. This collaboration is positioned… Read More »Hive Autonomy and Yara: Remote and autonomous wheel loader operation
A pilot project to test the feasibility of a rail freight connection between Norway and continental Europe through the Jutland corridor will commence on May… Read More »The port of Hirtshals, Nordjyske railroads, and DB Cargo cooperate to shift cargo from road to rail
At the beginning of April, Samskip launched a new shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury, and Rotterdam. This service delivers intermodal transport’s reliability, security, and… Read More »Samskip connects Santander, Tilbury, and Rotterdam with this new shortsea service launch
The historic agreement underscores a shared dedication to fast-tracking the creation of green shipping corridors and advancing the marine sector’s decarbonization in Scandinavia and the… Read More »X-Press Feeders Signs MOU with Six European Ports for Green Shipping Corridors
With an original design to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance, these new container ships will join the CMA CGM fleet of around 620 vessels,… Read More »CMA CGM Group celebrates the arrival of CMA CGM MERMAID, the first in a series of 10 LNG-powered container ships
Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International joined forces to realize the world’s first container ship that will use clean ammonia as… Read More »A significant step towards zero-emission supply chains
A maritime cooperation agreement between Oslo and Rotterdam, Samskip, and a progressive customer wholeheartedly committed to sustainability secures the concept of a green corridor between… Read More »Zero Sugar and Zero emissions
Unifeeder is enhancing the services connecting Copenhagen with three German hub ports by scheduling an additional weekly container ship call to Copenhagen Malmö Port. The… Read More »New Weekly Container route Connecting Copenhagen to three German Hub ports
Palfinger, the world’s leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions, just announced a long-term joint development agreement with Norwegian company Optilift to… Read More »A Gamechanger for The Maritime Industry
Samskip announces a strategic expansion into the Baltic Sea region with a new direct shortsea service. The service directly responds to the demand for reliable shortsea… Read More »New direct Shortsea service connecting Finland, Latvia, the UK, and the Netherlands
Unifeeder announces important schedule changes to enhance their connectivity between Kalundborg and Hamburg. Effective from week 43, the update aims to improve service and efficiency… Read More »Schedule update for Kalundborg, Aarhus,Gothenburg and Aalborg loop
The City of Rotterdam and the City of Oslo have signed A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a new Green Corridor for short sea… Read More »Rotterdam and Oslo Join Forces in Green Corridor Initiative with Samskip
Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels with an option for two additional similar vessels. The Group… Read More »A significant step towards the green transformation of fleet and operations
The Port of Hirtshals is a multimodal logistics center strategically located to facilitate the seamless integration of various transportation methods. Its advantageous geographical position and… Read More »The Nordics and Europe connected in Hirtshals
Predictable and efficient logistics ensure precise customer deliveries and are essential for logistics giant DHL. The stability and predictability of Color Line is why DHL… Read More »The Highway between Europe and Norway
DFDS announced a new Tilbury – Calais ferry service. The unaccompanied freight service began in late June and replaced the current service from Calais to… Read More »DFDS with new freight service from Tilbury to Calais
The innovation hub in Kristiansand, organized by the Shortsea Promotion Centre and the Norwegian Ports Association on August 30, marks this event’s third anniversary. Sixty… Read More »“It’s a wrap” for this year’s edition of The Innovation Hub
We are all connected, and that connectivity makes the world look smaller. We are more codependent than ever before. What implication are we still waiting… Read More »Global outlook – from the Port perspective
North Sea Container Line expands their Shortsea offerings, adds RST (Rotterdam Shortsea Terminal) to its existing network, and offers the market a quick and effective… Read More »North Sea Container Line brings Norway closer to Europe
The new service is now operational after a successful start-up phase involving Samskip and partners of the port of Gothenburg. Samskip will operate weekly from… Read More »A lifeline between Gothenburg and Iceland
Did you know that moving your logistics from road transport to Shortsea can reduce your transport emissions by up to 60%? A giant leap towards… Read More »An effective gateway to more sustainable logistics
Today’s launch of the Shortsea Schedule application represents the first of many steps to simplifying logistical planning and making Shortsea more available. First and foremost,… Read More »All great journeys start with the first step
Starting in April, Samskip will connect Gothenburg to Iceland. The new weekly service will sail from Gothenburg to Iceland before arriving in Rotterdam four days… Read More »A new container line connects the Port of Gothenburg with Iceland
CMA CGM, the French container transportation and shipping company, launches a new weekly service between Rotterdam and four Norwegian ports. The new express service provides… Read More »A new weekly feeder service connects Norway with the rest of the world
Viasea is changing its routes, providing improved capacity and more ports in its schedule. The new routes offer increased capacity, new destinations in the UK,… Read More »New weekly service connecting Norway with the Netherlands, UK and the Baltics
In November, Containerships launched a new weekly service between Iberia, Benelux, and Norway. The new service provides access to Containerships extended rail network in Spain,… Read More »New weekly service connecting Norway with Iberia and Benelux
A collaborative project on transport and storage of biogenic CO2 agreement between seven companies are just signed. The collaboration will also investigate the possibility of… Read More »Port of Hirtshals will become hub for storing and shipping of CO2
Nor Lines reinforces its position in coastal logistics by acquiring Kyst 1 in Bergen. Nor Lines buys 100% of the shares in the company, which… Read More »Nor Lines reinforces its presence along the Norwegian west coast
Despite the high level of uncertainty in the market, the Port of Gothenburg handled 6% more TEUs in the third quarter compared to the same… Read More »Continuous development and value creation
Norway Express is a new dedicated weekly feeder service from MSC between Bremerhaven in Germany and the West Coast of Norway. The Norway Express service… Read More »MSC with a new dedicated weekly feeder service between the Norwegian West Coast and Bremerhaven
Marvin Jensen, CEO of Acron Group AS, and Christoffer Jørgenvåg, founder of Red Rock, are pleased to announce a newly established collaboration to get Red… Read More »A new start for Red Rock
Unifeeder announces an expansion to its network by launching two new services connecting Wilhelsmhaven with Scandinavia. Starting on the 11th of October Unifeeder will launch… Read More »Unifeeder launches 2x new weekly services between Germany and Scandinavia
Predictable and efficient logistics ensures precise customer deliveries and is crucial for the logistics giant DHL. The stability and predictability of Color Line are why… Read More »Predictable and efficient
Cargo transport has shown positive development the last three years, partly at the expense of the number of passengers, which has been affected by travel… Read More »Cargo transport increased by 7,5% in the Port of Hirtshals in 2021
European transport group Samskip has broadened its Baltic operations by acquiring shortsea specialist Sea Connect. Acquisition of the Baltic shortsea operator extends regional links into… Read More »Samskip broadens Baltic operations through the acquisition of Sea Connect
Baker Hughes and Borg CO2 to collaborate to develop Carbon Capture & Storage Hub for Industrial Cluster in Norway. The project aims to capture and store… Read More »Landmark project to capture and store CO2
Per Holm Nørgaard has been hired as the new director of the Port of Hirtshals. There was great interest in the position and an extensive… Read More »New director hired in the Port of Hirtshals
The ShortSeaShipping Inland Waterway Promotion Center Germany (SPC) is a public-private partnership aimed at making the waterway a larger part of the transportation chain. Three… Read More »Go with the flow – avoid being stuck in a jam
May 2021 sees the start of Sweden’s first container barge shuttle service on inland waterways between the newly opened Stockholm Norvik Port and Port of… Read More »Inland-shipping shuttle service between Stockholm Norvik and Port of Västerås
SAMSKIP extends green marine fuels initiative in new commercial commitment with Goodshipping to lower carbon footprint. Scale-up plans indicate CO2 reductions of up to 80%.… Read More »Samskip with a commitment to sustainable marine biofuels
In January, Viasea opened offices in Immingham, and now the company is starting a direct service to Norway. The first sailing from Immingham is on… Read More »Viasea establishes a direct route from England to Norway
Smurfit Kappa is one of the world’s leading suppliers of paper-based packaging, with sustainability central to its circular business model. The company challenged its logistics… Read More »Sustainability integrated into each fiber
A demanding year due to Covid-19, the port of Bergen had a volume growth in container traffic of 3.9% and thus passed the peak year in 2012.
Since 2017, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has provided grants to shipowners to establish new sea transport services that can compete with road transport. The results to date are more than 760,000 tonnes of goods moved from road to sea. Make a note of this year’s application deadline: 10 May 2021.
Nutrimar AS was founded in 2007 to create value from the salmon industry’s waste products. Through this work, Nutrimar has contributed to employment in the local community and increased the raw material value once considered waste. Annually, Nutrimar sends 14,000 tonnes of processed goods to Europe, the USA, and Asia, mainly by sea. According to Logistics Manager at Nutrimar, Ingvild Nygård, the most sustainable way to transport goods.
This autumn, the Shortsea Promotion Center and Maritim Forum conducted a national goods owner survey, based on the government’s goal of goods transfer from road… Read More »How to cover the market communication gap in Shortsea?
The new bulk terminal opened for service on Friday night when the bulk carrier M/S Tertnes called Esbjerg’s port to unload gravel from Jelsa, Norway.… Read More »Stema Shipping opens Port Esbjerg’s new bulk terminal
Unifeeder adds Brevik to its Germany-Norway loop. The service will start at the end of October. The service adds frequency, predictability, and scalability between Norway… Read More »Connecting Brevik to Hamburg and Bremerhaven
By 2030, the EU will reduce climate emissions by at least 55%. The President of the Commission concludes that transport is too cheap to the costs they inflict on society.
Bremnes Seashore, with the export company Ocean Quality, is the first customer using the North Sea Container Line service directly to London from the Westcoast… Read More »BÖMLO salmon travels by sea to London
In August, Yilport Oslo handled a record volume of containers for a single month. The record volume represents an increase of customers choosing Shortsea based intermodal transport and a strong collaboration between Yilport and shipping lines.
Last week Sasmkip launched a new rail service, connecting Duisburg and Amsterdam. The combination of this new service and Samskips short sea service networks creates… Read More »Samskip adds a dimension to it´s weekly service to the Norwegian Westcoast
The North Sea Container Line (NCL) opens a new service to London with good connections to the US market. The route starts according to plan… Read More »London calling
The standardization of the physical shipping container brought positive value by reducing the costs of transporting goods, end-to-end. The digital era parallel is the standardization… Read More »Standardization and containerization in the digital world
Shortsea Schedules has more than 100.000 users per year, looking at more than 360.000 alternatives in their search for improved logistics. It has never been… Read More »How to plan a route in 4 easy steps
Multimodal transport is a process of moving cargo in a single container from door to door by combining different modes of transportation (road, sea, or… Read More »6 ways to optimize your logistics with multimodal transport
Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) defines the responsibility of the buyer and seller when delivering goods. Whether you are a buyer or seller, cost and control… Read More »What are Incoterms?
Ports are taking significant strides with digital transformation and are starting to declare themselves as “smart.” The result is impressive gains in operational efficiency, regulatory… Read More »Ports on the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hubs
The port of Larvik had a turnover in Q1 2020 of 0.45 million tonnes of goods, which is identical to the previous year. In Q1,… Read More »The port of Larvik with stable traffic figures in Q1
With more than 80 percent of the world’s cargo being transported by sea, keeping the global Shipping industry in operation helps keep international trade going… Read More »IMO is actively taking steps to ensure the global flow of goods
Yilport Oslo is responsible for the operation of the container terminal in the port of Oslo. I had a quick chat with Maiken, Commercial Manager… Read More »Yilport Oslo maintains regular operations
Everyday life has changed in The Port of Moss this past week. Like the rest of the world, measures are taken as a result of… Read More »Freight traffic in the port of Moss goes as usual
NewTracks is a product development company with offices in both Norway and Shenzhen. The company works from idea to serial production and has customers with… Read More »Freight transport from China to Oppdal
All transport of goods, imports, and exports, which does not involve the carriage of passengers, shall operate as usual by road, train, ship, and aircraft.… Read More »All freight traffic goes as normal
In 2019, 5 percent more containers were handled over The Port of Larvik compared to 2018. With 83,000 containers of TEU in 2019, The Port… Read More »Handled 5 percent more containers in 2019
Jens Juel Rasmussen has been working for four months as Regional Director Scandinavia for Unifeeder. We had a chat with Jens to hear about Unifeeder,… Read More »Innovative and collaborative
Norway has a vast nature-based infrastructure for maritime transport with significant investments in waterways and port facilities. A structure with a capacity to handle significantly… Read More »Visions for sustainable transport
Kristiansand harbor is the southernmost traffic port in Norway, closest to Europe and centrally located on the coast of southern Norway. A natural logistics hub… Read More »Norway’s southernmost traffic port – an environmentally friendly transport hub