Arriva Shipping Expands Fleet with New Dry Cargo Vessel

efficiency and sustainability.” With a cargo capacity of 8,000 deadweight tons and a 2 MW battery hybrid system, SH008 will reduce emissions and energy use while meeting strict environmental regulations and customer demands for efficient logistics. Norwegian and European partners will supply key project components, including design and the hybrid package, strengthening regional value chains. This order confirms Arriva Shipping’s position as a leader in sustainable maritime transport. Founded in 1972 by Johannes Matre, Arriva Shipping began as a family-owned shipping company. Today, the company operates from its head office in Ølensvåg, with branch offices in Stavanger and Gdansk. Arriva Shipping is a leading short-sea shipping company providing flexible and reliable maritime transport services to Norwegian and European industrial and entrepreneurial businesses. The company owns and operates a fleet of eight self-discharging dry cargo vessels, with capacities ranging from 2,000 to 8,000 deadweight tons (DWT). Additionally, it supplements its operations with 5–10 chartered vessels on time charter (T/C) or on a commission basis. The fleet primarily operates in Northern Europe. Arriva Shipping employs approximately 165 people and achieved a turnover of around NOK 700 million in 2024. In the same year, the company transported about 4.0 million tons of bulk materials, completing 1,150 voyages to 12 different countries. For more information, please contact: CEO, Sindre Matre, Tel: +[47 901 15 890](tel:004790115890), E-mail: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).