Connecting the Faroe Islands to the Continent, One Voyage at a Time
At Samskip, we bridge the distance between the Faroe Islands and the European mainland with reliable, efficient and sustainable shipping solutions. Sailing through the heart of the North Atlantic, we ensure goods flow seamlessly across borders, empowering communities and businesses alike.
Why choose Samskip in the Faroe Islands?
Samskip has a well-established network and presence in the Faroe Islands, providing reliable services to local businesses. This local presence means better support, quicker response times, and more tailored services to meet the specific needs of Faroese businesses.
Highlights
- Our dedicated team has vast experience, ensuring our clients a reliable service.
- Weekly sailings to/from the Faroe Islands and the European mainland, we offer customers smooth service and a short transit time.
- Departing the Faroe Islands every Friday, calling at Rotterdam on Sunday, we can deliver fresh fish to the European market on Monday morning. For inbound cargo, our vessels call the Faroe Islands on Sunday, ensuring our clients the delivery of cargo on Monday.
- Based in Runavík – 15 minutes from Tórshavn – we are placed in the centre of the Faroe Islands.
Our Dedicated Team
Sjúrður Johansen
Country Manager – Faroe Islands
More About Our Operations in the Faroe Islands
With weekly direct sailings from the Faroe Islands to Rotterdam, Cuxhaven, Aarhus, and Gothenburg, we keep your cargo seamlessly connected to Europe’s key ports, reliably, efficiently, and always on schedule.
We handle everything from part loads to 20’ and 40’ containers. Thanks to our dedicated cold storage and terminal facilities in the Faroe Islands, we ensure secure, flexible, and high-quality handling for a wide variety of cargo.
Sustainable and Digital Services
Sustainability today and tomorrow
Samskip is building the future of logistics with real investment in green innovation. From hydrogen-powered ships to biofuels and smart digital planning, we’re committed to helping our customers grow responsibly.
Track your emissions savings with our CO₂ Calculator
Digital control with MySamskip
Plan, track, and optimize your supply chain in real time with MySamskip, our easy-to-use customer portal. Because with us, you stay in control wherever your cargo goes.
Ready to join the multimodal movement?
Samskip is more than a logistics provider; we’re your strategic partner committed, connected, and always ready to help you move forward.
Let’s build the smarter, more sustainable supply chain your business deserves.
Key Features
Support for customers
transitioning to sustainable transport
Reliable service & Capacity
with our growing footprint
Expedited handling
to meet your critical deadlines for urgent loads
Supplementary services
third-party logistics and cross-docking are available for increased flexibility
Care and guidance
we are large enough to carry, and small enough to care
We speak your langauage
one point of contact for all your questions and business needs
FAQs
Office addresses
Offices
Office and terminal: Kongshavn 2, 600 Saltangará
Coldstore: Á Langasandi, 410 Kollafjørður
Emails:
Import: import.fo@samskip.com
Export: export.fo@samskip.com
Terminal: terminal.fo@samskip.com
Coldstore: coldstore.fo@samskip.com
General inquires: faroes@samskip.com
Phone: +298 30 88 00
Network & Schedules
From ocean routes to inland rail, Samskip connects your business with a network built for speed, reliability, and sustainability. Wherever your business grows, our scheduled services keep your cargo moving seamlessly.
Connect with our experts
Are you ready to optimize your logistics? Our local experts are here to help you with tailor-made multimodal solutions that save time, costs and CO₂ emissions.
Let’s move your business forward together.
Sjúrður Johansen
Sjúrður Johansen
Manager - Faroe Islands
Manager - Faroe Islands
sjurdur.johansen@samskip.com
+298238811
