AtoB@C Shipping adds six 5,900 dwt eco-vessels to its fleet 15.01.2025 AtoB@C Shipping continues its fleet renewal by adding six low-emission newbuildings to its fleet between 2025 and 2027 after securing long-term time charter contracts with German shipowner BAAS Shipping from Hamburg. The 5,900 dwt ice class 1A vessels, designed by Dutch Groot Design with its modern and efficient lines, enable almost 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the 5,000 dwt vessels currently in the fleet. The vessels are designed to flexibly accommodate different types of cargo by having one 71-metre long box-shaped cargo hold of 321,000 cubic feet and a partial tween deck, which can also be used as bulkheads. "We are currently investing in the renewal of our owned fleet, but at the same time we need to secure modern, low emission capacity for our time charter fleet as well," says Commercial Director Frida Rowland, Commercial Director of AtoB@C Shipping and ESL Shipping. ![]() Image by AtoB@C Shipping.
The first vessel, Baymar, was delivered from the shipyard in China on 26 October 2024 and will enter AtoB@C Shipping's traffic in the coming weeks. The second vessel, Soundmar, will be delivered from the shipyard in January 2025. The remaining four are scheduled for delivery from the shipyard within 2026. About AtoB@C Shipping AtoB@C Shipping is an innovative shortsea operator transporting bulk and breakbulk cargoes for industrial clients. Our success is based on operational excellence and long-term client contracts which form the backbone of our operations. We operate a fleet of modern, well-maintained, multipurpose vessels in 4,000-6,000 dwt segments. Our whole fleet is ice-classed ensuring our ability to secure product and raw material transportation for our industrial clients all year around, even in difficult weather conditions. AtoB@C Shipping was founded in 2000 and has been part of ESL Shipping since 2018. Together the group has over 40 vessels with cargo capacity ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt. AtoB@C Shipping press release ![]() |