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Financing of new Eemshaven quay is complete

According to RTV Noord, funding has been secured for a new ferry quay in Eemshaven. If construction proceeds as planned, ferry services between Eemshaven and the Norwegian port of Arendal are expected to begin in 2028.

https://www.rtvnoord.nl/verkeer/1417423/financiering-nieuwe-kade-eemshaven-is-rond-eerste-veerboot-naar-noorwegen-in-2028-gepland

According to Eemskrant.nl, the new quay project is a joint initiative by Groningen Seaports, the Province of Groningen, the municipalities of Eemsdelta and Het Hogeland, and the Economic Agenda of Nij Begun. The investment is intended to enable the planned ferry connection between Eemshaven and Arendal from 2028, creating a direct maritime link between the north of the Netherlands and southern Norway. Dutch Minister Pieter Heerma said the project will strengthen the economic position of both regions, while local partners also expect it to boost tourism and recreation. Groningen Seaports believes the new quay will further enhance Eemshaven’s role as a strategic logistics hub on the North Sea and support its long-term growth ambitions.

https://www.eemskrant.nl/financiering-rond-nieuwe-kade-eemshaven-maakt-veerdienst-naar-noorwegen-mogelijk

Daily Arendal–Eemshaven ferry now targeted for 2028?

Plans for a new ferry connection between Arendal and Eemshaven are moving forward. Project partners are now targeting the first half of 2028 for the launch of a daily RoPax service using two vessels, with a crossing time of around 18 hours. Further infrastructure works are planned on both sides of the route.

Construction work begins in Eemshaven for the planned Arendal ferry route

Construction work is underway in Eemshaven as new land and quay facilities are being developed in preparation for the planned ferry connection to Arendal, Norway. The project marks another visible step forward and suggests that the long-discussed route is moving closer to becoming a reality.

The expansion of the port infrastructure is one of the clearest signs yet that preparations are progressing on the ground. While no official launch date for the service has been announced, developments in Eemshaven indicate that the proposed Netherlands–Norway ferry link is gaining momentum.

Read more about the project and the latest developments below.

€75 million investment planned for Eemshaven-Arendal ferry connection

The proposed ferry route between Eemshaven and Arendal has moved a step closer to reality, with new details emerging about the infrastructure required to support the service.

According to regional reports, around €75 million will be needed to develop a new ferry terminal and harbour facilities in Eemshaven. The plans include the creation of approximately 7.5 hectares of new land, two ferry berths, roll-on/roll-off facilities for vehicles, a passenger terminal, customs facilities and parking areas.

Source: RTV Noord

New Step Toward Eemshaven-Arendal Ferry Route

Groningen and Norwegian partners have signed a Letter of Intent to explore a new ferry connection between Eemshaven and Arendal. The agreement marks another step toward restoring a direct sea link between the Netherlands and Norway, with further work now focused on commercial feasibility and terminal development.