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Stena RoRo is a fully integrated part of the family-owned group Stena AB. The company was one of the first participants in the roll-on / roll-off( RoRo) market. Managing Director, Per Westling, shares an overview:“ The group, headquartered in Sweden, has a broad range of interests, including recycling, real estate, ferries, and tankers, as well as offshore drilling ships. We are a separate entity that operates in the same sector as our sister company, Stena Line, which, by some metrics, is one of the largest ferry operators in the world. They have over 40 vessels traveling over 18 routes throughout Europe, with the recent addition of a route between Europe and Africa.
“ We work with the same types of ships but in a completely different way. We do not operate ships or sell freight or passenger tickets. We sell and charter ships. Thanks to our substantial experience, we are able to lend our expertise in the ship buying and selling business to our sister company, should they need to sell a ship, for example. The other significant part of our business is acquiring new-build ships. We design and order new ships, working with consultants and shipyards. Since 2016, for example, we have been completing an order for 17 vessels, of which we have already received 12.
“ These ships are part of the E-Flexer line. This highly customizable range consists of hybrid ships with engines designed to run on alternative fuel, as well as a modular design that combines passenger and freight needs. This provides a standardized platform for customers to develop according to their needs.
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