🚢 Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews 5-year contract for USD 380 million

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended an existing contract with a European car manufacturer by five years. The contract, worth USD 380 million, began on 1 April 2025 and secures long-term capacity for vehicle transport. MarineLink

🏗️ DFDS wins ferry service contract for Jersey

The Danish shipping company DFDS has been selected as the preferred provider for freight and passenger services to Jersey. This contract strengthens DFDS' position in the UK RoRo market and expands its presence in the Channel Islands. WorldCargo News

⚠️ Smyril Line: Explosion on RoRo ship "Glyvursnes"

On 2 January 2025, an explosion occurred in the engine room of the Smyril Line ro-ro ship "Glyvursnes" in the port of Hirtshals, Denmark. One crew member was killed and two others were injured. The ship was repaired and has resumed operations on the route between the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Denmark. Wikipedia