ESL Shipping

Diverse teams build stronger shipping ⭐ Today we celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime and the women contributing their skills, knowledge and leadership across ESL Shipping and the wider maritime industry. #WomenInMaritime

Follow the development of our new Green Handy vessels from drawing board to delivery. Watch the first episode from our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tTDrg0

Our #SustainabilityReport 2025 is now published! 🍀 Read the report: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tzcQb0

Nordis in the Bay of Bothnia ❄️ Nordis is the latest addition to our fleet – an ice-strengthened, geared vessel designed specifically for demanding conditions in the northern Baltic Sea. Learn more about Nordis: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tdPlf0

Our subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of Astramar, the tenth Green Coaster class plug-in hybrid vessel. Fair winds and following seas for Astramar and her crew! eu1.hubs.ly/H0sLlvf0

Winter at its most demanding and beautiful ❄️ Scenes from our vessel Pasila sailing through the ice in the Bay of Bothnia, captured by Chief Officer. 📷: Kalle Hietaniemi

Together with our parent company Aspo we have become a key partner of the John Nurminen Foundation to support the protection of the Baltic Sea, aligning with our commitment to developing sustainable maritime infrastructure for the future. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rbckM0

Welcome to the fleet, m/s Nordis! 🇫🇮 This strategic acquisition follows the sale of Kallio and bridges the capacity gap until the first Green Handy vessels join the fleet in approximately two years. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0q-3-00

As we approach the end of the year, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our customers, partners and our dedicated crews at sea and colleagues ashore! 🎄 This Christmas, we are giving back to the Baltic Sea by supporting the vital work of the John Nurminen Foundation.

ESL Shipping has achieved a position in the top 2% of rated companies in the latest #EcoVadis sustainability assessment, with an overall score and most of the theme results improving since 2024. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qBP3m0

Our Managing Director Mikki Koskinen has been elected as President of the @EU_shipping for a two-year term starting from 1 January 2026. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qvx-m0 #eslshipping

Winter is firmly on the horizon ❄️ The Bay of Bothnia’s northernmost ports are now facing their first seasonal restrictions. Our skilled crew and ice-classed vessels are ready to ensure your cargo continues to move. The latest ice conditions: eu1.hubs.ly/H0pXBY70

We have teamed up with Pentonet to introduce next-generation connectivity across our fleet. This strategic step enhances real-time data capabilities, drives smarter operations, and keeps our crews connected. eu1.hubs.ly/H0pF0zP0

We are proud to present our 75th anniversary book, ESL Shipping – 75 Years. This richly illustrated volume chronicles our journey from the modest beginnings in 1949 to our current role as a pioneer in sustainable maritime logistics. Read the e-book: ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0pd2Hj0

We are committed to verified #climateaction. 🌍 Our SBTi targets set a clear course for reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout our operations, helping both us and our customers advance towards #netzero. Read more about our climate targets: eu1.hubs.ly/H0p32w10

Science Based Targets initiative has approved ESL Shipping’s near and long-term emission reduction targets as the first company in the general cargo segment. Read the full press release: eu1.hubs.ly/H0nTzw40

Farewell Kallio! We have sold m/v Kallio and delivered her to new owners, The Qrill Company AS. The sale of Kallio strengthens our balance sheet and the financing of the new Green Handy vessels. Read more from our press release: eu1.hubs.ly/H0nJYqN0

Our subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping has welcomed eight battery hybrid newbuilding, Ventumar, to its fleet. eu1.hubs.ly/H0nblGG0

The project for next-generation methanol-powered vessels, currently under the project name Green Handy, is progressing as scheduled behind the scenes. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0m--zq0

Happy Baltic Sea Day! The health of the Baltic Sea is vital to us all, and we are dedicated to protecting it every day through reduced emissions, cleaner fuels, and innovative technology. Read more about the Baltic Sea Day: eu1.hubs.ly/H0mDfzs0