"Romantic" route from Cuxhaven to Kristiansand
The Port of Cuxhaven (Germany) has set off a mini-cruise liner and ro-ro vessel named MS "Romantika" to Kristiansand (Norway). Operated by Holland Norway Lines, the new unit enables passengers to cross the North Sea, but also to transport cargo on this route. It is 193 m long and will regularly travel between the two ports.
Claudius Schumacher, managing firector of Cuxport: "As a multi-purpose terminal, we offer services for quick trailer operations as well as an extensive service portfolio in handling all other kinds of cargo. Besides the moving of general cargo, Cuxport also handles high & heavy cargo related to the onshore and offshore wind energy sector as well as automobiles in combination with the relevant customs and freight forwarding services." (lh)