Norwegian shipping player Arriva Shipping Arriva Shipping has entered into an agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. to construct a new dry cargo vessel for its fleet. The vessel, designated with building number SH008, is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2026.
The vessel will join its sister vessels, MV “Nor Viking” (delivered in 2022) and SH007 (due in December 2025), as part of the company’s fleet renewal and growth strategy.
“This investment aligns with our goal of modernising the fleet and reducing our carbon footprint,” says CEO & Partner Sindre Matre. “SH008 builds on the success of Nor Viking and its hybrid technology, further enhancing our efficiency and sustainability.”
With a cargo capacity of 8,000 deadweight tons and a 2 MW battery hybrid system, SH008 will reduce emissions and energy use while meeting strict environmental regulations and customer demands for efficient logistics.
Norwegian and European partners will supply key project components, including design and the hybrid package, strengthening regional value chains.
This order confirms Arriva Shipping’s position as a leader in sustainable maritime transport.
Founded in 1972 by Johannes Matre, Arriva Shipping began as a family-owned shipping company. Today, the company operates from its head office in Ølensvåg, with branch offices in Stavanger and Gdansk.
Arriva Shipping is a leading short-sea shipping company providing flexible and reliable maritime transport services to Norwegian and European industrial and entrepreneurial businesses.
The company owns and operates a fleet of eight self-discharging dry cargo vessels, with capacities ranging from 2,000 to 8,000 deadweight tons (DWT). Additionally, it supplements its operations with 5–10 chartered vessels on time charter (T/C) or on a commission basis. The fleet primarily operates in Northern Europe.
Arriva Shipping employs approximately 165 people and achieved a turnover of around NOK 700 million in 2024. In the same year, the company transported about 4.0 million tons of bulk materials, completing 1,150 voyages to 12 different countries.