Two years of pre-Brexit investment in North Sea container shipping services is proving decisive in winning shippers away from cross-Channel ferry route.

Here is to new adventures

Please be advised that, per our previous communication, our Germany corridor is still impacted by the extreme drop in water levels along the Rhine river following the persistent heat and drought in Central Europe. 

Due to seasonal increase in the local tariffs and the special weather and iceconditions prevailing in the St. Petersburg area during winter time we herewithinform you about implementation of a winter surcharge

Samskip is making a significant addition to its north-south continental rail services, launching direct services between Melzo and Amsterdam. 

Henk van Dieren, Chairman Samskip Rail, was honored with the 'Spoorman van het Jaar 2018' award. 

Samskip Russia is launching a new trailer service from European countries to Russia, Baltics and CIS countries and vice versa as an expansion of its multimodal service.

We have been informed by Banedanmark, the Danish Rail Infrastructure Manager, that there will be a full track closure in Denmark impacting the lines we operate between 12.10.2018 22:10 until 16.10.2018 10:10. 

Samskip is launching a new shortsea service connecting Antwerp and Hull, in an expansion of its continent-UK multimodal network that also sees it debut at Belgium's largest port.

Samskip is restructuring the multi-purpose cargo and reefer services connecting North Sea and Baltic ports to Norway operated by subsidiary Nor Lines, in a move that adds capacity, frequency and new port options to the logistics mix. 

Samskip has announced that a new Executive Management Team will take forward the development of Samskip, with effect from October 1^st. 

The board of Samskip hf. in Iceland has hired Mr. Birkir Hólm Guðnason as CEO. Mr. Guðnason previously held the position of CEO for Icelandair for ten years. Before becoming CEO for Icelandair he worked for six years managing various international operations for Icelandair and he enjoyed a total of 18 years with the company.

Please be informed that stevedoring unions have declared a strike. 

Advancing with improved services to meet the demands of the market. Samskip is making significant changes to its shipping routes serving Iceland and Faroe Islands going into effect in October.

Jens Holger Nielsen helped Samskip become one of the most important pan-European shipping and logistics companies offering multi-modal transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air, through a network of over 70 offices.

"Securing funding for staff over the summer is a very important next step for us"

Samskip Iceland is changing ports in the UK on 16 July, moving from Immingham to Hull. 

The quay rent terms at the terminals in Portugal have changed

This is a new route in the Baltic which started in the beginning of April 

We are very pleased to announce that Nor Lines will include calls at Rotterdam for the first time in its weekly multipurpose liner service connecting to Western, Mid and Northern Norway, with effect from June 1st. 

As per our previous communication, we are very pleased to announce that our brand-new service on the UK Trade operating between Amsterdam and Hull has expanded to three sailings per week

We are very pleased to inform that today, Samskip, TMA Logistics and the Port of Amsterdam have officially opened the new shortsea and multimodal service between Amsterdam and Hull.

Always been curious how many Euro pallets and Block pallets we can fit into our variety of containers? See the infographic!

Healthier living and a positive impact on our planet by just riding the bike? Check out this infographic about the (bi)cycle of life. 

We are very pleased to announce a brand-new service on the UK Trade operating between Amsterdam and Hull, starting next Wednesday 21st March.

Samskip announced a major enhancement in its shortsea and multimodal services between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, with the addition of direct connections between Amsterdam and Hull. 

Read how Nav-Tech Fleet Director, Christopher Goldsworthy, prepared for the EU's new Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) CO2 emissions regime.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... So read all you need to know about one of our favourite holidays!

These type T-3000 wagons are specifically designed to transport (mega) Huckepack trailers as well as all types of containers.

Samskip Fleet Management Supervisor Gerwin Winters oversees a fleet of 200 new Mercedes trucks.

A brand new Samskip movie focusing on the ‘multimodal dance'!

From point to point, our sea and land terminals are key to Samskip's pan-European transport network. This infographic explains it all:

Sugar, spice and everything nice: with our reefers we ship over 660 million chocolate bars a year! All you need to know about Halloween in one infographic!

Everything you need to know about whiskey, or should we say whisky, can be found here....

We are proud to be involved with Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's research into the alarming population decline of Greenland White-fronted geese.

We caught up with Aigars Eksa of Samskip Riga to find out how the Riga operation is distinguished not only by long service but by attachments that cross generations.

In 20 years, Samskip has substantially decreased the weight of the 45ft PWHC container; thereby increasing payload for our clients!

Samskip participate in the campaign “Mobile without the mobile” led by the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR). Samskip is one of many participating companies.

These steps demonstrate our ongoing commitment to serve the Scottish business community's needs.

Samskip entered the 2017 FleetBoard Drivers League together with 80 other Dutch transport companies.

These new units are the latest additions to Samskip's innovative equipment fleet.

Samskip is reinforcing its commitment to the environment by backing new research of the
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).

Samskip's Facility Manager, Elbert van den Bos, has a full plate when it comes to the company's sustainability initiatives. Find out what he does to help build a better future.

Together with the pallet provider CHEP, we offer a sustainable modular unit to clients which they can use to load their products.

Samskip's acquisition would not result in a significant impediment to effective competition.

The latest update regarding the closed railway tracks between Offenburg and Karlsruhe.

The latest update on the closed railway tracks between Offenburg and Karlsruhe.

Samskip has announced that it will acquire activities associated with Nor Lines AS, in a major expansion of its shipping, transport and logistics businesses in Norway.

We are proud to be involved with Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's research into the alarming population decline of Greenland White-fronted geese.

Are you ready to plan your own route at Samskip?

High quality service starts with Samskip. We recognise that togetherness is the key to success: are you ready to join us?

At Greenbridge our goal is to redefine the way of transport between Turkey and Europe. Take the transportation of tyres for example.

Please be informed that today one of our trains arriving from Helsingborg, Sweden was involved in a frontal collision in Germany. Luckily, no lives were lost.

Samskip not only focuses on the best possible routes for its containers, but also on the best pathways to develop talent – including yours.

This year, the summit is held from 19 - 21 June in Barcelona.

At Samskip, we aim to build a better future by making sure babies get the best nutrition available. Here's how we do this:

During the coming weeks, several of our services will be restructured to better respond to the market needs.

All you need to know about the 'silver of the sea'!

Samskip has announced a further investment in unitised reefer capacity, this time targeting growth in its North Atlantic volumes.

In line with its Sustainability strategy, Samskip has unveiled an online CO2 carbon footprint calculator.

Last month Samskip and Samskip Logistics have attended four very successful events:

Samskip organised a terminal tour at the Rotterdam Shortsea Terminal for 18 children and their teachers.

Samskip is to expand its global refrigerated foods transportation interests once more..

At Samskip, our goal is for you to enjoy your food as freshly as possible. Take codfish…

Samskip is pleased to announce an innovative, environmentally friendly data center cooling system has been installed earlier this month.

At Samskip, we want you to enjoy quality products from all over the world. Take wine for example…

Richard Archer on what Brexit means for the shortsea traffic between the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Samskip and Samskip Logistics are pleased to announce we will be exhibiting with custom-designed stands.

Last week we held a client event to inform about our Norway West Coast Quay - Quay / Feeder route.

Pleased to announce we will be exhibiting at the Multimodal 2017!

Samskip has taken notice that Dutch labour union FNV would have reported an official complaint.

Please be informed that new strike actions have been announced in all ports in Spain.

Please be informed that the sailing schedules for the Norway Oslofjord service will be optimized further.

Read "A day in the life" of truck driver Bram Binnendijk who has a 20-year career in haulage and a solid dedication to the flatrack business.

Smurfit Kappa, Samskip and BCTN are proud to announce that they have set up a cost effective, sustainable transport solution to take cargo off the road.

Samskip wishes you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and successful 2017!

Samskip is pleased to announce we will put a lightweight container with innovative composite floor and tailor rolled blanks on display at the Intermodal Europe 2016.

As the industry that has made globalisation possible, transport should reflect the world around us, but it is only relatively recently that the sector's diversity has begun to extend to the male/female mix.

Samskip is Europe's first company to benefit from a lasting way to save energy and reducing carbon emissions through the installation of specially laminated glass.

Silver Green AS, owned 50% by Samskip, is changing its name to Silver Sea AS to mark the finalisation of a series of ownership changes.

Samskip has completed the acquisition of Euro Container Lines, building on a strategy for growth in the Nordic area to make its largest ever acquisitive move in Norway.

Samskip completed a major environmental protection project, installing the largest solar panel system in the port of Rotterdam as part of its Sustainability Strategy.

Samskip adds 200 new 40ft reefer containers to its fleet to further enhance its capability to ship temperature-controlled goods.

Samskip has been selected as a finalist in the Supply Chain Partnership category of the 2016 Global Freight Awards.