Hagland Shipping Expands Fleet with Innovative Damen 3850 Combi Freighter on Time Charter from Reederei Gerdes

Hagland Shipping AS, a leading operator in the Northern European shortsea dry bulk market, announces the addition of a state-of-the-art 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 parties were brought together by IntelliMar.

This marks the beginning of a new partnership between the parties, built on a shared mindset of collaboration and long-term alignment. There is a joint ambition to develop practical and forward-looking shipping solutions, where both parties operate with a shared perspective and aligned incentives.

The Damen CF 3850 vessel chartered by Hagland Shipping incorporates a range of advanced and environmentally efficient features:

With a deadweight of approximately 3,850 tonnes and a flexible cargo configuration, the vessel is ideally suited for European shortsea bulk operations.

The Damen CF 3850 vessel chartered by Hagland Shipping incorporates a range of advanced and environmentally efficient features:

With a deadweight of approximately 3,850 tonnes and a flexible cargo configuration, the vessel is ideally suited for European shortsea bulk operations.

Paal and Oivind 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 added:

“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 shortsea shipping.”

The partnership between Hagland Shipping, Reederei Gerdes, over-C, and Damen Shipyards represents a joint commitment to innovation, efficiency, and practical progress in the shortsea sector. The deployment of this vessel is another step forward in building a more competitive and environmental-friendly fleet.