Stena Line signs landmark 50-year agreement with the Municipality of Frederikshavn
Stena Line has entered into a historic 50-year agreement with the Municipality of Frederikshavn to operate the ferry port in Frederikshavn Harbor, securing the company’s presence in the North Jutland port city for decades to come.
The partnership between Stena Line and Frederikshavn dates back to the early 1960s. With this new long-term agreement, Stena Line will assume full responsibility for the operations of the RoPax ferry terminal.
“Through an excellent dialogue with the Municipality and Port of Frederikshavn, we are continuing to build on our historically strong relationship to create a stable and prosperous future together. This long-term commitment enables us to establish infrastructure that supports sustainable trade, growth and resilience,” says Carl-Johan Hellner, COO Ports & Terminals and Head of Group Strategy at Stena Line.
Mayor Karsten Thomsen of Frederikshavn adds: “I am delighted that we have reached a 50-year agreement with Stena Line. This creates security and long-term opportunities not only for the port, but for the entire city of Frederikshavn. It sends a strong signal of trust and shared ambitions.”
The new agreement expands Stena Line’s operating rights within the ferry port and establishes the company as the negotiating partner for other external customers requiring port services.
This development aligns with Stena Line’s broader strategic investments. In the coming years, the company’s terminals for routes to Denmark and Germany will be relocated from central Gothenburg to the Arendal Port. The 50-year commitment in Frederikshavn mirrors this forward-looking investment.
“Our relocation to Arendal is a major step towards the future of passenger travel and freight operations. A long-term agreement in Frederikshavn is an equally important cornerstone for that journey. I am very pleased that the Municipality of Frederikshavn shares our long-term vision and that together we are creating the conditions for continued trade, tourism, and resilience,” says Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line.
Stena Line currently operates the Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route with two vessels, Stena Danica and Stena Jutlandica, offering three to four daily departures in each direction.