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Wagenborg announces a new expansion of its multipurpose fleet through a strategic alliance with Carisbrooke Shipping. As part of this collaboration, Wagenborg will incorporate up to ten newbuild 7,400 DWT Ice Class 1A vessels into its fleet.
This investment supports Wagenborg's ambition to remain the leading industrial shipping partner for exporting industries in Europe.
The new units are an integral part of Wagenborg's long-term fleet strategy, focused on standardization, operational efficiency, and reliability.
The vessels will be built at Dajin Heavy Industries shipyard in China, according to a Groot Ship Design, with a predominantly European manufacturer list.
Delivery of the first eight units is scheduled between the third quarter of 2027 and early 2029, with two additional units available by mid-2029.
With a deadweight of approximately 7,400 tons, the vessels will gradually replace older, larger tonnage, contributing to a younger, more efficient, and future-proof fleet.
Under this collaboration, Carisbrooke will be responsible for technical and crew management, while Wagenborg will handle commercial management and integrate the vessels into its chartering activities.
Helen Tveitan, CEO of Carisbrooke, stated that "we are pleased to partner with Wagenborg in this significant fleet expansion. By combining our technical and crew management expertise with Wagenborg's strong commercial platform, we are creating a solid foundation for long-term operational excellence."
"These modern ice-classed vessels reflect both companies' shared commitment to quality and sustainability, and we look forward to supporting Wagenborg's clients in the Baltic and on major European trade routes," she added.
The addition of these modern vessels will strengthen Wagenborg's position in the Baltic region, one of its key markets, where reliability in demanding conditions is crucial for industrial supply chains.
