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Logistics Wagenborg exits roro sector with Wallenius SOL sale of ice-class duo
Royal Wagenborg is leaving the pure roro sector, selling ice-class sister vessels Bothniaborg and Balticborg to Wallenius SOL. The deal transfers a long-term contract of affreightment with Smurfit Westrock covering kraftliner cargo from Piteå, Sweden. Wallenius SOL will continue the service before integrating it into its wider northern European network.
Logistics Wagenborg and Carisbrooke Team Up for Ice-Class Newbuilds in China
Wagenborg Shipping and Carisbrooke Shipping have formed a partnership for an ice-class multipurpose newbuilding programme in China. Up to ten 7,400 dwt ice-class 1A vessels will be built at Dajin Heavy Industries, with first deliveries scheduled from Q3 2027. Carisbrooke will handle technical and crew management, while Wagenborg takes commercial management and chartering, strengthening their Baltic and European shortsea positions.