Hansa Destinations aborts 2023 sailings

The subsidiary of the Gotland Company has decided not to operate across the Nynäshamn-Visby-Rostock route in 2023.

The shipping line lists high bunker prices and difficulties securing sufficient cargo volumes as the reasons behind the termination.

In addition, because of the lower freight traffic, Hansa Destination didn't receive the so-called eco bonus in its entirety - SEK26m instead of 74.2m. The Swedish Transport Administration announced the aid in 2018 for companies that reduce road congestion, contribute to air depollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Hansa Destinations' Nynäshamn-Visby-Rostock crossing was kicked off in August 2021, at first operated with Drotten and then with Eliana Marino, totalling six weekly round-trips. The latter ended her gig for Hansa Destinations on 18 December 2022 in Rostock, while the former will do so on 4 January 2023 in Nynäshamn.

According to Håkan Johansson, Gotland Company's CEO, the service's reinstallation in 2024 will be evaluated.

Photo: Olof Segerberg/Hansa Destinations