Hagland Shipping takes B100-capable Damen CF 3850 on time charter from Reederei Gerdes

Hagland Shipping AS has announced the addition of a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to its fleet under a time charter agreement with Germany-based Reederei Gerdes and its commercial arm, over-C. The deal was brokered by maritime advisory firm IntelliMar.

The vessel, with a deadweight of approximately 3,850 tonnes, is built by Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group. It is designed for European short-sea bulk operations and incorporates a range of features aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions. These include battery-hybrid propulsion capable of enabling fully electric sailing, shore power connectivity, the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel, wind-assisted propulsion via Econowind VentoFoils, and an optimised hull design.

Hagland Shipping's Pål and Øivind W. Aanensen commented: "We are very pleased to enter this partnership with Reederei Gerdes and over-C. From the outset, there has been a strong sense of alignment. The Damen 3850 combines efficient cargo solutions with forward-looking design, perfectly supporting our operational and environmental ambitions."

Nicole Gerdes and Dennis Clavier of Reederei Gerdes stated: "This project reflects exactly how we want to work — combining technical expertise, commercial insight, and close cooperation with partners like Hagland Shipping and Damen. Together, we are developing solutions that meet real market demand while preparing for the future of short-sea shipping."

Norway-based Hagland Shipping specialises in the transport of dry bulk cargoes across Northern Europe, serving trades in aggregates, timber, fertilisers, grains, and industrial minerals. Reederei Gerdes is a German shipowner with operations in the European coastal and short-sea sectors.

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Hagland Shipping takes B100-capable Damen CF 3850 on time charter from Reederei Gerdes

Norwegian dry bulk operator adds short-sea vessel with the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel.

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