Eimskip/Nor Lines deal blocked

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The Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) has prohibited the proposed acquisition of Nor Lines by Icelandic group Eimskip....

SOL acquires three more ro-ros

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The three vessels, time-chartered to Stora Enso, are further acquisitions by Swedish Orient Line from the Rederi TransAtlantic fleet...

Eimskip to buy Nor Lines

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In a move designed to strengthen its position in Norway and to compete more effectively with arch rival Samskip in this market, Iceland-base...

Viasea enters shortsea market

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A newly established Norwegian company Viasea Shipping AS is to start a container serivce between Rotterdam and the Oslofjord...

WWL streamlines operations

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) owners Wilhelmsen and Wallenius have signed a letter of intent to establish a new ownership structure f...

Eimskip eyes Greenland

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While Samskip has expanded its presence significantly in Norway by acquiring Euro Container Lines last month, Iceland’s other main carrier...

Samskip acquires Euro Container Line

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Samskip has completed the acquisition of Norway's Euro Container Lines AS, as part of its strategy for growth in the Nordic area...

Arrests in Oslo

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Police have arrested 12 dock workers in Oslo who were picketing the against Yilport’s use of contract labour...