European short-sea ro/ro market undercut by Russian sanctions

Demand for long-haul ro/ro services is strong, but COVID lockdowns and growing global economic uncertainties are constraining vehicle volumes, executives say.

Finnlines has taken delivery of three new hybrid ro/ro ships in 2022, just as European services to Russia were halted by the attack on Ukraine. Photo credit: Finnlines.

Demand for long-haul ro/ro services is strong, but COVID lockdowns and growing global economic uncertainties are constraining vehicle volumes, executives say.