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class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhk9ut2s-0683f907b3351c8397852331e68d92fe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Stena Line strengthens its position in the Baltic Sea by acquiring NLC Ferry Ab Oy\/Wasaline and taking over the operations of the ferry route between Vaasa in Finland and Ume\u00e5 in Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great joy and enthusiasm that we at Stena Line take on the responsibility for Wasaline and the route between two important regions and cities, Ume\u00e5 and Vaasa,\u201d says <strong>Niclas M\u00e5rtensson<\/strong>, CEO of Stena Line.<\/p>\n<p>The only existing ferry connection between Vaasa and Ume\u00e5 is jointly owned by the two cities through the 50\/50-owned company Kvarken Link, which in turn owns NLC Ferry which operates under the brand name Wasaline. Under the agreement signed today, Stena Line will acquire NLC Ferry and take over the operation of Wasaline. The vessel Aurora Botnia, which sails the route, will continue to be owned by Kvarken Link, the company jointly owned by the two cities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is strategically important to ensure that the service between Vaasa and Ume\u00e5 continues and has the possibility to grow in the future. We look forward to continuing to develop our work on environmental and operational efficiency together with Stena Line. Wasaline\u2019s staff, both onshore and onboard, will continue to deliver the same great service as today. This will be a major boost for the region, bringing significant positive synergies,\u201d says <strong>Peter St\u00e5hlberg<\/strong>, CEO of Wasaline.<\/p>\n<h2>Opportunities for intermodality<\/h2>\n<p>In July 2025, Wasaline entered into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/portfolio-item\/carbon-neutrality\/\">biogas agreement with Gasum and a Fuel EU Maritime pooling agreement with Stena Line<\/a>, making the Ume\u00e5\u2013Vaasa route the first international green shipping corridor.<\/p>\n<p>With this next step Stena Line further strengthens its position as one of the leaders in sustainability within the ferry industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Wasaline, we not only gain a vessel equipped with the latest environmental technology and capable of sailing CO\u2082-neutral on a regular basis, we also enhance our access to alternative fuels. In addition, we gain a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/cargo\/intermodal-transport\/\">intermodal transport<\/a> link toward Gothenburg and Trelleborg, and onwards to the European continent,\u201d adds Niclas M\u00e5rtensson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether with the City of Vaasa, we have strengthened the connections across the Kvarken and proven that the service is profitable. This has happened during a turbulent time when infrastructure, civil defense, and preparedness have become more relevant than ever. For us in Ume\u00e5, it is important to take steps that strengthen resilience and opportunities in our part of the world,\u201d says <strong>Hans Lindberg<\/strong>, Chair of the Municipal Executive Board, Ume\u00e5 Municipality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very proud of how brave we were, in both the City of Vaasa and Ume\u00e5 Municipality, when we decided that the ferry connection across the Kvarken was essential. The project became reality thanks to Managing Director Peter St\u00e5hlberg and the entire Wasaline team. The growing number of passengers and freight volumes each year show that it was the right decision. Now, it is time to bring in a larger operator with the knowledge, expertise, and resources that the cities themselves do not possess. We are very pleased to have found a shared vision with Stena Line,\u201d says <strong>Frans Villanen<\/strong>, Chair of the City Council of Vaasa.<\/p>\n<h2>Next steps<\/h2>\n<p>The acquisition is subject to approval by the respective municipal councils of Ume\u00e5 and Vaasa, expected to take place in November 2025. The transaction is also conditional to customary closing conditions such as authority approvals. The closing is expected to take place in the beginning of the year 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Stena Line is one of Europe\u2019s leading ferry operators, with 20 routes across the continent. In the Baltic Sea, Stena Line currently operates ferry routes between Trelleborg\u2013Rostock, Karlskrona\u2013Gdynia, Ventspils\u2013Travem\u00fcnde, and Nyn\u00e4shamn\u2013Liepaja. With the addition of Ume\u00e5\u2013Vaasa, Stena Line will have its fifth Baltic Sea route. Stena Line also operates several ports in the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Press Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A press conference will be held on <strong>Tuesday, 4 November at 13:00 CET \/ 14:00 EET<\/strong> at Styrelseg\u00e5rden, Vaasa, Finland. Address: Vasaesplanaden 10, Vaasa.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kepit.tv\/#\/c\/wasaline\/e\/UHYMAKAS5S?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participate online via this link \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About Stena Line<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Stena Line<\/em><\/strong><em> is one of Europe&#8217;s leading ferry companies with approximately 40 vessels and 20 routes in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, operating 34,700 sailings each year. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role in tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line has 6,550 employees and an annual turnover of 19.6 billion SEK. For more information please visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stenaline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.stenaline.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About Wasaline<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wasaline<\/strong> operates the daily ferry service between Vaasa in Finland and Ume\u00e5 in Sweden. The crossing is the northernmost year-round international ferry route in the world, serving both passengers and freight. Wasaline is the first shipping company in the Baltic Sea to offer carbon-neutral transportation. Its hybrid ferry Aurora Botnia is powered by biogas and batteries. Both the ferry and Wasaline\u2019s services have been awarded the Key Flag as a symbol of Finnish work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Press contacts:<\/strong><br \/>\nCatarina Fant, Director, Brand, Communications and Sustainability, Wasaline<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Catarina.fant@wasaline.com\">catarina.fant@wasaline.com<\/a> tel: +358 46\u00a0921 5811<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stena Line<br \/>\n<\/strong>Press office<br \/>\n+46 (0) 31 &#8211; 85 85 82<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:press@stenaline.com\">press@stenaline.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' template_class='' element_template='' one_element_template='' show_locked_options_fakearg='' av_uid='av-1gtw8au' 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