Norled to operate the Lyngensambandet

Ferry and express boat operator Norled is set to win the competition to operate ferry services in Lyngen from 2021.

Ferry and express boat operator Norled is set to win the competition to operate ferry services in Lyngen from 2021.

Troms and Finnmark County Council has today informed Norled that it has awarded the contract for the Lyngseidet-Olderdalen and Svendsby-Breivikeidet ferry services to Norled AS, and intends to sign a contract with Norled.
The contract for the Lyngseidet services will apply from January 1, 2021 to April 30, 2031. Norled was awarded the contract in a competition between a total of three shipping companies.

– On behalf of our talented colleagues in Norled, I would like to thank you for the confidence you have shown in us, and I am very pleased that we are poised to win the Lyngen link,” says acting CEO Lars Jacob Engelsen in Norled.

– “We think it’s positive that Troms and Finnmark County Council is also investing in environmental ferries. It is important that the ferry industry takes its share of responsibility for the green shift. We look forward to delivering the best and most environmentally friendly travel experiences for passengers. , continues Engelsen.

The waiting period for award is set to (10) days. The contract will be signed after its expiration.

For more information contact:

Lars Jacob Engelsen, acting CEO of Norled on tel: 957 96 917

Inge Andre Utåker, regional manager ferries Hordaland on tel. 934 39 466

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