ESL Shipping strengthens fleet with a second-hand vessel

To ensure operational reliability and sufficient capacity, ESL Shipping has acquired a geared ice-class 1A second-hand vessel. This strategic acquisition follows the sale of Kallio and bridges the gap in capacity until the first Green Handy vessels join the fleet in about two years.

The vessel, which has a deadweight of 16,600 tons, was handed over on 12 January in Tallinn, Estonia. The vessel was renamed Nordis and sails under the Finnish flag.

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Originally published on 15 Jan

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AtoB@C Shipping takes delivery of Fleximar

AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of ESL Shipping, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of Fleximar, the ninth vessel in its Green Coaster series, on December 18. 

The Green Coaster series represents a new generation of energy-efficient vessels designed to meet the highest standards of operational performance and environmental responsibility. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, Fleximar will contribute to substantial reductions in emissions and fuel consumption, supporting AtoB@C Shipping’s strategic objective of achieving a modern, low-emission fleet. 

“Fleximar and the entire Green Coaster series bring exceptional versatility to our fleet. These vessels can transport a wide range of cargoes from bulk commodities and steel products to large project cargo such as wind turbine components. With their ice class 1A, we can ensure year-round reliability and deliver low-emission solutions to our customers across the Baltic and North Sea,” says Frida Rowland, Director, Business Unit Coasters. 

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Originally published on 19 Dec

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