New ferry connection between Eemshaven and Arendal from 2027
Njordic Ferry Lines Launches New Ferry Service from the Netherlands to Norway
The Dutch shipping company Njordic Ferry Lines B.V. plans to launch a new ferry service from Eemshaven in the Netherlands to Arendal in Norway starting in 2027. It will replace the previous route operated by Holland Norway Line, which was in service for only two years. Unlike the old ferry service to Kristiansand, the new route is scheduled to operate daily and, in the long term, offer a reliable alternative for passengers and freight traffic.
Daily crossings on modern ships
Two modern Ferries are planned, offering space for 1,200 passengers, 300 cars and around 2,000 loading meters of freight. The crossing is expected to take 18 hours, making it a time-saving alternative for transporting goods to Scandinavia by avoiding traffic jams in Denmark and northern Germany.
Investments in the port of Arendal
The port of Arendal is making intensive preparations for the new connection. A new RoRo ramp is being built in Eydehavn, around 10 kilometers north of the city center, which should be completed by 2025. In addition, new parking lots and customs clearance facilities are being created to ensure smooth ferry operations.
Benefits for the economy and tourism
According to port director Rune Hvass, the new connection is not only attractive for freight traffic, but also for tourists from the Netherlands. Arendal is closer to Oslo and the Norwegian ski resorts, which makes the route particularly interesting for travelers.
Sustainable transport solution
The project supports Norway’s goal of shifting more traffic from road to ship and rail. This could reduce CO₂ emissions in the long term and strengthen Norwegian trade.
The new route will create a promising ferry connection between the Netherlands and Norway, opening up new opportunities for both passengers and freight traffic.
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Everything that is already known about the new route can be found on the corresponding page for Ferry Eemshaven-Arendal. This way you can find out about the route in advance.
Which Ferries are used?
It is not yet known which ferries will be used. The example picture of the shipping company shows the Ferry MS Romantika, which was already in service on the route from Eemshaven to Kristiansand and is now moored in Tallinn. Also in Tallinn is the Ferry Superfast IX, which sailed for many years as the Atlantic Vision. Both Ferries could certainly be chartered by Tallink.
The Tallink ferry MS Romantika is currently docked at the Port of Tallinn.
The Superspeed IX ferry (formerly the Atlantic Vision) is also docked in the Port of Tallinn.
Sources:
- Njordic Ferry Line revives ferry route from Eemshaven, Hansa Online. Accessed: February 18, 2025. available online
- New International Ferry Route from Arendal in 2027, ShortSeaShipping.eu. Accessed: January 22, 2025. available online
- Njordic Ferry Lines – Company Statement, Njordic Ferry Lines. Accessed January 22, 2025. Available online
