Adriatic Lines launches new freight-only ferry service between Italy and Greece

What is claimed to be the first dedicated freight-only ferry service linking Italy and Greece has been launched by newly established Adriatic Lines between the ports of Ravenna and Corinth.

The new service, providing up to six sailings a week, is being maintained by the two recently refurbished ro-ros Ropax 1 and Ropax 2, each of which can carry 165 freight units and 200 drivers in 120 cabins

The innovative route allows hauliers to save many kms and consequently time, avoiding high density traffic routes and congested ports. The crossing time is approximately one and a half days, with departure and arrival times designed around the needs of freight transportation.

Commenting on the new ferry line and service, Simon Taylor, managing director of Adriatic Lines said: ‘This is not only a new line but a new way of thinking about freight on the Adriatic Sea. It ensures significant cost savings for transport companies and a better onboard accommodation for drivers. We are in partnership with shipowners and have been working on this for more than one year; deciding to start in these difficult times is a further evidence that we are here to stay.’

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