The Swedish ferry line and the Danish municipality have signed an agreement thanks to which the former will operate the ferry part of the Port of Frederikshavn for the next half a century.

"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," the shipping company added in a press release.

Its COO Ports & Terminals and Head of Group Strategy, Carl-Johan Hellner, also highlighted, "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."

Mayor Karsten Thomsen of Frederikshavn commented, "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 Frederikshavn-Gothenburg crossing is served by Stena Line's ferries Stena Danica (room for 2,274 passengers and 1,640 lane metres for cargo) and Stena Jutlandica (1,500 & 2,100), with three to four daily round trips.