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New direct shipping service to Sheerness

Finnlines — 2024-09-10

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New direct shipping service from Finland to Sheerness, UK, with additional links to Belgium and Spain.

We are delighted to announce a new direct weekly shipping service, launching in week 38, connecting the ports of Helsinki and Kotka (Finland) with Sheerness (United Kingdom). This service also offers onward connections to Belgium and Spain, expanding our network across Europe.

Key Features of the New Service

Direct access to the UK and beyond This new service provides a direct shipping route from Finland to Sheerness, ideally located to serve the Greater London area. From Sheerness, further links to Belgium and Spain extend the reach, offering efficient access to key markets across Europe.
Strategic location of Sheerness port Our Sheerness terminal, London Medway, is a modern, multipurpose facility with ample space for cargo handling and distribution. Its proximity to London, the UK’s largest commercial hub, makes it an ideal gateway for businesses seeking to expand in this critical region.

Positioned at the mouth of the Thames Estuary, the terminal provides easy access to Northern Europe and is well-connected to major motorways such as the M2, M20, and M25, enabling seamless integration with the UK’s road network. For more details on the terminal, please visit Peel Ports London Medway.

Finneco vessels – increased capacity and flexibility The service will be operated by the new Finneco vessels, designed for maximum efficiency and flexibility. With its enhanced cargo capacity and advanced features, the Finneco vessels are well-suited to businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective shipping solutions.
Finneco Hybrid RoRo vessels – Your most sustainable transport choice The vessels are designed with sustainability in mind: battery banks, solar panels, air lubrication, optimised hull structure and more, to make them as environmentally friendly as possible.

This new route is set to significantly enhance logistics efficiency for goods moving between Finland, the UK, Belgium, and Spain, offering unparalleled speed, reliability, and flexibility.

Sailing Schedule

The first sailing is scheduled for Monday, 16 September 2024, with the M/S Finneco 3 departing from Helsinki. It will continue from Kotka on Wednesday, 18 September 2024, and is expected to arrive in Sheerness on Monday, 23 September 2024. The service will operate on a regular weekly schedule.

We look forward to handling your cargo and are confident that this new route will streamline your logistics operations. For bookings or further information, please contact our customer service team or your key account representative.