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In a strategic move to enhance its operations, Svenska Orient Linien AB (SOL) has acquired the vessels "Transpulp," "Transtimber," and "Transpaper" from Stora Enso. With this acquisition, SOL will maintain its commitment to transporting 1.2 million tons of paper annually from the Kemi and Oulu mills. This expansion not only reinforces SOL's role in the logistics of the paper industry but also ensures the seamless delivery of essential materials across the region.

On November 6, 2014, at 11:55 PM, the ferry 'Transpulp' experienced a dramatic allision with a pier at the Rosenhof marina in Travemünde. The vessel had departed from the Nordland Quay in Lübeck just one hour earlier, heading for Gothenburg. As the 'Transpulp' attempted to make a starboard turn while navigating past the Scandinavia Quay, it veered off its intended course and collided with a concrete pier, resulting in significant damage to both the structure and the bulbous bow of the ship. Fortunately, all 15 crew members aboard emerged uninjured. Following the incident, the water authority in Lübeck-Travemünde initiated an investigation, suspecting that an engine malfunction may have contributed to the mishap. Notably, the ferry was under the guidance of a pilot at the time of the collision. Although the 'Transpulp' was temporarily detained for investigations, it was cleared to resume its voyage at 2:10 AM on November 7, with plans to undergo further inspections upon its arrival in Gothenburg at 4:15 PM the same day. After unloading, the vessel set off again around 8 PM, this time heading towards Kemi. For a detailed report, including photographs, visit http://www.ln-online.de/Lokales/Luebeck/Frachtschiff-prallt-gegen-Betonpier.