1. Peel Ports is investing £30 million in a new Ro-Ro terminal in Sheerness
Peel Ports Group has announced that it will invest £30 million in the construction of a new RoRo berth at the Port of Sheerness. This project is designed to accommodate larger RoRo vessels over 230 metres in length. Construction work is due to begin in March 2025, with completion scheduled for summer 2025. The aim is to expand capacity for the handling of vehicles, timber and construction machinery.
Source: All About Shipping - Peel Ports Invest
2. DFDS completes the acquisition of Ekol Logistics’ international network
The acquisition of the Turkish logistics company Ekol Logistics significantly strengthens DFDS’s RoRo network. Headquartered in Istanbul, Ekol expands the range of services on offer, enabling DFDS to serve new markets and routes.
Source: Shippax - DFDS Acquisition
3 Scandlines and Caterpillar engines investigate methanol utilisation
Scandlines and Caterpillar Engines have entered into a partnership to investigate the use of methanol as a fuel for ferries. The aim is to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and develop more sustainable propulsion solutions for the Rostock–Gedser route.
Source: Shippax - Methanol Study