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CLdN moves into container segment with ten-ship order

Shortsea operator CLdN has confirmed an order for ten 1,100TEU new lo lo container vessels, due to be delivered from January 2027. The carrier, which currently operates mainly ro ro tonnage, said the order was a decisive step to enter the segment with its own container vessel fleet. ClDN promises “outstanding fuel efficiency” and an innovative open-top design to reduce port handling times. Earlier this year, CLdN introduced a lo lo alternative on ... [+]

We’re the cleanest, claims CLdN

Belgian-owned short-sea line CLdN says its weighted average fleet emissions were 19% lower than its next-best performing short sea competitor and more than twice as efficient as road transport, in its fleet emission data for 2023, published on 19 September. The emissions figure of 39g CO2/tonne-km was due to new, ... [+]

CLdN launches Liverpool terminal upgrade

CLdN has started a multimillion-pound investment at  its Brocklebank terminal in Liverpool as part of the shortsea line’s plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool-Dublin route. Upgrades at the terminal will improve the use of space and enhance the flow of cargo movements with a new gate set-up, improved drivers’ facilities ... [+]

Combined Transfennica and CLdN service to offer more UK and Ireland connections

Shortsea operators Transfennica and CLdN are to link up their shipping services in Zeebrugge to provide more connections through Northern and Western Europe. From 25 July. Transfennica’s Northern Baltic service between Antwerp and Hanko, Kotka, Rauma (Finland) and Paldiski (Estonia) will call at CLdN’s Albert II terminal in Zeebrugge every ... [+]

CLdN launches Ireland lo lo routes

CLdN has launched two new lo lo services between Rotterdam and Ireland with two chartered two 962teu vessels operating between its recently acquired Distriport terminal in Rotterdam and Dublin and Cork. The two additional weekly lo lo sailings complement three existing ro ro services each week to and from Dublin. CLdN has ... [+]

CLdN to launch Zeebrugge/Tilbury route

Shortsea line CLdN is to introduce a service between Zeebrugge to the Port of Tilbury. It follows introduction of an additional chartered vessel, the 2,800 lane meter M/V Tundraland, on its Zeebrugge/Rotterdam-UK routes. [+]

CLdN and Seatruck to serve Spain/UK via Dublin – updated

Shortsea carrier CLdN is to operate a new twice weekly schedule from Santander to Dublin from January and at the same time Spanish cargo for the UK market will be transhipped in Dublin onto the regular Seatruck Ferries service to Liverpool. Seatruck Ferries, recently acquired by CLdN, will also deploying an ... [+]

CLdN adds to fleet

Shortsea and multimodal operator CLdN invests is investing in 450 new trailers and containers for its door-to door fleet. It added 100 new trailers last summer which have now been augmented by another batch of 100 trailers and 250 45ft containers for its ferry and rail routes. [+]

CLdN brand covers the company

All CLdN companies  - CLdN RoRo, CLdN Cargo and C.Ro Ports - are to use a common CLdN brand name. It follows integration of the ro ro, ports and door-to[1]door activities over the past two years and closer cooperation and communication between the different business. The company can now offer ... [+]

CldN signs up for two large hybrid ships

Ro ro freight operator CLdN has signed a contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyards for two hybrid 8,000 lane meter (lm) ro-ro vessels, for delivery in the first half of 2025. It follows introduction of the5,000lm LNG vessel Faustine at the end of last year and the expected delivery of her sister ... [+]

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