Fred. Olsen Express transports over one million tons of goods between January and October

Fred. Olsen Express has transported 1,010,000 tons of goods between January and October 2026, a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. During these ten months, the cargo volume has also reached 1.45 million linear meters, representing a growth of 4%.

These results reflect the evolution of Fred. Olsen Cargo Express, the division of the shipping company specialized in maritime cargo transport. Since 2023, the volume of tons transported has increased by 54%, while the linear meters of cargo have grown by 37%.

Between January and October, the company has made nearly 19,000 trips with its fast ferries and Ro-Ro ships, a figure similar to that of the previous year. Of these, 1,273 correspond to the Ro-Ro ships, which have increased their trips by 6% compared to the same period in 2025.

The cargo moved by the shipping company includes various products necessary for the supply of the islands. Food represents about 40% of the total volume, while water and other beverages account for around 30%. It also transports parcels, textile products, refrigerated goods, hazardous materials, and other types of cargo.

Regarding hazardous goods, the Ro-Ro ships play a specific role, as they allow the transport of such products under special conditions. So far this year, the company has transported over 3,000 units of this category.

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