{"id":80112,"date":"2026-02-09T14:28:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=80112"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:41:38","slug":"wasaline-part-of-stena-line","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/portfolio-item\/wasaline-part-of-stena-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Wasaline is now officially part of Stena Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_custom_layout  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mlf5l0ju-f25b78a4d27e8cbf0b15bfdac56cf83d avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-hidden av-no-slider-navigation av-hide-nav-arrows av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' 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class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlauim3d-000953f6f69887a2926cccbe801bceb7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>On Monday, a ceremony in Ume\u00e5 marked the official completion of Stena Line\u2019s acquisition of Wasaline.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The close and strong cooperation between Sweden and Finland is of central strategic importance to both our countries. Robust and reliable transport links are a fundamental prerequisite for a competitive business sector and for the security of supply. The ferry services between Sweden and Finland are attractive and viable, as underscored by today\u2019s ceremony, said <strong>Andreas Carlson<\/strong>, Minister of Infrastructure in Sweden, before he, together with <strong>Joakim Strand<\/strong>, Finland\u2019s Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, <strong>Dan Sten Olsson<\/strong>, owner of Stena Line, and <strong>Niclas M\u00e5rtensson<\/strong>, CEO of Stena Line, jointly carried out the ribbon-cutting ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand emphasized the importance of the Vaasa\u2013Ume\u00e5 ferry route for both the region and for Finland and Sweden.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlf5o1gr-aab6dce4a4d0bbceaa6aa29a125a83ca\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mlf5o1gr-aab6dce4a4d0bbceaa6aa29a125a83ca img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mlf5o1gr-aab6dce4a4d0bbceaa6aa29a125a83ca .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mlf5o1gr-aab6dce4a4d0bbceaa6aa29a125a83ca av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-80183 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-80183 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-1-845x684.jpg\" alt='Stena Line ribbon-cutting ceremony at Aurora Botnia' title='stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-1'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-1-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-1-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlf5llnx-0705b6cf30c883acdf135066e1f80061\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mlf5llnx-0705b6cf30c883acdf135066e1f80061 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlf5llnx-0705b6cf30c883acdf135066e1f80061 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Dan Sten Olsson, Joakim Strand, Andreas Carlson and Niclas M\u00e5rtensson.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlauk7mj-9742672b8be2f9a8e7cb30961c3bd177 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>It was on 4 November 2025 that Stena Line announced the purchase of the company NLC Ferry Oy\/Wasaline, which involved taking over the operation of the ferry service between Ume\u00e5 and Vaasa. Since then, the transaction has been reviewed and approved by the respective city councils, which were also the former owners, and has received all other required regulatory approvals. The vessel Aurora Botnia, which operates on the route, will continue to be owned by the cities\u2019 jointly owned company Kvarken Link.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, Wasaline is part of Stena Line and its European ferry network and port operations, which comprise a total of 20 routes and 40 vessels. Wasaline will continue its operations with its brand retained, subject to minor adjustments, going forward.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; We are incredibly pleased to finally officially welcome all of Wasaline\u2019s employees, passengers, and customers to the Stena Line family. This is a very important connection and a very well-managed company that we are now taking over, and we do so with both enthusiasm and a sense of responsibility and humility, says Niclas M\u00e5rtensson, CEO of Stena Line.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; This is a big day for us. Now entirely new opportunities open up for Wasaline as we become part of a larger group. Stena Line provides us with long-term stability in operations and opportunities for growth. We are proud to become part of the Stena Line family, says <strong>Peter St\u00e5hlberg<\/strong>, Managing Director of Wasaline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlf5mm7m-c9a8f612efceb7b7f310051d8690c915\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mlf5mm7m-c9a8f612efceb7b7f310051d8690c915 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mlf5mm7m-c9a8f612efceb7b7f310051d8690c915 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mlf5mm7m-c9a8f612efceb7b7f310051d8690c915 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-80186 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-80186 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-3-845x684.jpg\" alt='Stena Line ribbon-cutting ceremony at Aurora Botnia' title='stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-3'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-3-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stenaline-wasaline-ceremony-3-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlf5nh3s-74b94f654ccdc697eb1cfa58cdc0f254\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mlf5nh3s-74b94f654ccdc697eb1cfa58cdc0f254 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlf5nh3s-74b94f654ccdc697eb1cfa58cdc0f254 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>A miniature model of Aurora Botnia was presented to Dan Sten Olsson by Managing Director Peter St\u00e5hlberg and Senior Captain Johannes Sj\u00f6holm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlf5m280-be3df2811af0823fc70aae904da2c1aa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Aurora Botnia will continue to sail between Ume\u00e5 and Vasa according to the existing timetable, with a total of 20\u201326 departures per week.<\/p>\n<p>The hybrid ferry is powered by biogas and batteries and is the first international Green Shipping Corridor in operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlaum7xp-dd0fdb8fbaa5d800f909884a32ff8f5d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Press contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Johan Live, PR &amp; Media Relations Manager, Stena Line<br \/>\ntel: +46 768 68 11 37, <a href=\"mailto:johan.live@stenaline.com\">johan.live@stenaline.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Catarina Fant, Director, Brand, Communications &amp; Sustainability, Wasaline<br \/>\ntel: +358 46 921 5811, <a href=\"mailto:catarina.fant@wasaline.com\">catarina.fant@wasaline.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Stena Line:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stena Line 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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. 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