News / Shippers welcome launch of new intra-Europe shortsea shipping line Viasea

A new Norwegian shortsea shipping line is set to launch this week when the first Viasea sailing departs the Dutch port of Moerdijk for Oslo.

Viasea, owned by Norwegian freight forwarder ColliCare Logistics, is pitching its services as an alternative to road transport and has charted the 508 teu Nor Feeder to operate the weekly service which departs at fixed times.

Viasea has appointed intra-Europe liner veteran Morten Pettersen managing director. Mr Pettersen has over 20 years’ experience with Unifeeder, Tschudi Shipping ...