Viasea Expands Short Sea Service With New Weekly Call

Viasea Shipping has announced a new weekly service calling at London Thamesport every Saturday, strengthening its short sea container traffic between the UK, Northern Europe, and the Baltics.

Strengthening Trade Connections

The revised service aims to enhance efficiency and reliability in response to increasing demand for cargo shipments from the south of the UK to key European destinations.

Mark Taylor, Director of London Thamesport, expressed his enthusiasm:

“We are aware that Viasea had a number of options for this service and are delighted that they have chosen to locate it at London Thamesport. The decision is a vindication of the hard work and effort of the whole team at the port which enable us to offer the highest level of service to customers and port-users.“

Amber Bensley, Viasea UK Sales Manager, emphasized the importance of the partnership:

“We are pleased to announce that Viasea are calling London Thamesport as part of our Baltic & Norway liner services. Their reliability, professionalism and commitment to quality goes in line with supporting our operation and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership once more.”

Service Highlights

• Weekly sailings every Saturday from London Thamesport.
• Key destinations:
  • Rotterdam (Netherlands)
  • Oslo, Moss, Kristiansand (Norway)
  • Connections to the Baltic States and Poland.
• Reliable short sea alternative to road and rail transport, reducing carbon emissions and improving supply chain resilience.

About Viasea Shipping

Founded in 2016, Viasea is a Norwegian-owned independent short sea operator that connects Norway with the UK, Europe, and the Baltic states. The company focuses on sustainable and efficient shipping solutions, offering an alternative to overland transport for European trade.

With this expansion, London Thamesport strengthens its role as a key gateway for cargo movement between the UK and Northern Europe, ensuring greater reliability and connectivity for shippers.