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Samskip Agrees To sell To CLdN Its UK And Ireland Quay-To-Quay And Door-To-Door


Freight Business The transaction will give continuity and service for customers and helps to focus on growing other parts of the Samskip network.


Today, Samskip announced an agreement with leading short sea shipping and multimodal operator CLdN to sell its UK and Ireland (UKI-trade) door-to-door and quay- to-quay cargo business.


Samskip is confident that by handing over the UKI-trade, continuity and high service levels for its customers are secured.


By selling this part of its business, greater focus can be given to growing other parts of their network, ensuring a strong, sustainable product offering with a customer-centric organization.


The transaction will enable Samskip to focus even more on the company’s long-distance multimodal network that connects destinations covering mainland Europe, the Nordics, Baltics and North Africa.


The sale covers the container shipping services currently operated by Samskip between Rotterdam (Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals / Matrans Rotterdam Terminal) and UK ports of Belfast, Blyth, Grangemouth, Hull and Tilbury and the Irish ports of Cork, Dublin and Waterford. It is envisaged to transfer all existing operations in respect of the UKI-trade, including our operating agreements.


The envisaged transaction is subject to the satisfactory outcome of the relevant and recommended regulatory and competition clearances.


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Why Buoy Size Matters


Nor-Shipping Unveils Partners For 2027


Nor-Shipping has revealed anticipation is already growing for its 2027 event, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm 7-11 June, with the news that some of the world’s leading maritime players have moved early to sign as partners.


Choosing the correct buoy for an AtoN station is critical to ensuring mariner safety, operational reliability and long-term asset performance.


When selecting the correct buoy here are some key considerations:


Buoy Size & Environment Larger buoy sizes are best suited to deeper water and more exposed locations, where buoyancy, stability and visibility at a distance are paramount.


Stability & Focal Plane Height Larger buoys generally offer a more stable platform for mounting a navigation light and allows the light to be positioned higher above the waterline. A higher focal plane increases the geographical range and helps ensure the light remains visible in swell conditions, when a smaller buoy might pitch or roll more significantly.


Flexibility vs. Fitness for Purpose


Sometimes there is scope to optimise buoy size to align with the lifting capability of local service vessels and the available budget. However, underspecifying the buoy carries risk: a buoy that is too small for the environment can compromise its visibility, stability and ultimately the safety of mariners.


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Two familiar names have secured the positions of Main Partners, with banking giant DNB and DNV, the world’s leading classification agency, re-signing after the success of Nor-Shipping 2025. They’re being joined by Leading Partners with an international flavour, as Abu Dhabi based ADNOC and Noatum Maritime, two prominent industry players, enlist with coatings pioneer Jotun, the newly independent Kongsberg Maritime and insurance frontrunner SKULD.


The full list of Blue Talks Partners is currently being finalised, but Nor-Shipping can already confirm that Höegh Autoliners and Gard have secured the two Main Partner positions.


Steering towards tomorrow “We’re thrilled to confirm such a high-quality group of partners at such an early stage,” comments Nor-Shipping Director Sidsel Norvik. “Nor-Shipping 2025 was the most successful ever, with more visitors, more activities, more high profile speakers, and more countries represented on the exhibition floors than ever before.”


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