Stena RoRo
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersGothenburg, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Stena RoRo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stena RoRo
- Legal name
- Stena RoRo AB
- Website
- https://stenaroro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Stena RoRo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Shipping Services
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Passenger Ferries & Water Taxis (Fast Ferries, RoPax, Catamarans) (IMAJADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- RoPax Ferry Operators (Passenger + Vehicle) (THAEAGAC), Ro-Ro / Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) Operators (TLADABAH), Offshore Vessel Life Extension, Major Conversion & Rebuild (EPC/Integration) (IMAJACAJ)
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Where Stena RoRo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gothenburg
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Stena RoRo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Charter Services: Stena RoRo charters vessels to ferry operators worldwide under bareboat-charter, time-charter and voyage-charter arrangements. The company leases approximately 15 vessels to operators including Stena Group companies and third-party shipping lines. Long-term charter agreements typically span 5-10 years with purchase options.
- Newbuilding and Design Services: Since 1999, Stena RoRo has designed, contracted, built, and delivered more than 30 entirely newly built vessels. They provide turnkey solutions from concept to finished product, including management services throughout the construction process. Revenue generated through vessel construction contracts with shipyards.
- Conversion and Retrofitting: Conversion services include extending vessels, adding cargo decks, installing battery hybrid systems, scrubbers, and other modifications. The company has converted numerous existing ships including capacity increases of 30% and lifetime extensions.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Stena RoRo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Stena RoRo designs, contracts and project-manages the construction of RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) cargo and RoPax (roll-on/roll-off passenger) vessels through proprietary platforms (E-Flexer, C-Flexer, NewMax), and provides long-term chartering of those vessels to ferry operators and shipping companies worldwide. Since 1999 the company has delivered more than 30 newbuildings and charters approximately 15 vessels to operators, while also offering vessel conversion and retrofitting services including capacity extensions, propulsion upgrades, and environmental compliance modifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- E-Flexer: RoPax vessel series with alternative fuel engines and battery hybrid packages, featuring flexible designs tailored to customer needs.
- C-Flexer
- NewMax
- Stenability
Products and services
- Newbuilding Services Turnkey newbuilding project management from concept through delivery for RoRo and RoPax vessels. Since 1999, Stena RoRo has delivered more than 30 newbuildings including the proprietary E-Flexer, C-Flexer, and NewMax platforms. The service covers design, shipyard contracting, construction supervision, and delivery to operators worldwide, serving ferry operators, shipping companies, governments, and humanitarian organizations.
- Vessel Conversion and Retrofitting Services
- Vessel Charter and Lease Services
- Global Mercy Hospital Ship (Custom Vessel Design)
- E-Flexer RoPax Vessel Platform
- C-Flexer RoRo Vessel Platform
- NewMax RoRo Vessel Platform
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% cargo capacity increase through vessel conversion (e.g., Stena Scandica extension)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Stena RoRo
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Stena RoRo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Stena RoRo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, strategic and flagship.
- CORSICA LINEAmajorFrench ferry operator. Long-term charter of E-Flexer Capu Rossu for Marseille-Corsica route. First E-Flexer in the Mediterranean region. Vessel began commercial operations mid-June 2026.
- China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai ShipyardcoreDecade-long strategic partnership for vessel construction. Since 2016, Stena RoRo has placed 19 vessel orders at CMI Weihai, including 15 E-Flexer RoPax vessels, 2 NewMax RoRo vessels, and 2 C-Flexer RoRo vessels. The partnership has resulted in on-time, high-quality deliveries. C-Flexer vessels scheduled for delivery March and June 2029.
- NAOS Ship and Boat DesigncoreItalian design company that collaborated with Stena RoRo to develop the new generation C-Flexer RoRo vessels. NAOS specializes in RoRo and RoPax vessel design with over 50% international sales. Established in 1993, the company invests more than 15% of turnover in R&D.
- Brittany FerriesmajorFrench ferry company. Long-term charter of 5 E-Flexer vessels for routes between UK and France (Portsmouth-Caen, Portsmouth-Saint-Malo). Charter agreements include purchase options. Vessels feature LNG dual-fuel and battery-hybrid propulsion.
- Attica GroupmajorGreek shipping company operating Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, and Hellenic Seaways. Long-term charter of 2 E-Flexer vessels for Adriatic Sea operations with option to purchase. Delivery scheduled for April and August 2027.
- Marine Atlantic Inc.majorCanadian federal Crown corporation. Long-term charter of E-Flexer vessel Ala'Suinu for ferry services between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Charter period began February 2024 with option to purchase vessel.
- PromanstrategicPartnership between Stena and Proman (world's second largest methanol producer) to develop methanol as marine fuel pathway. Includes Retrofit & Supply solution enabling vessels to transition to methanol power. Builds on previous joint venture for methanol-ready tankers.
- Mercy ShipsflagshipCharity organization operating hospital ships. Stena RoRo designed and project managed construction of Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship, since 2013. Delivered 2021, the vessel doubles Mercy Ships' capacity to provide free surgical care.
- Tianjin Xingang ShipyardcoreChinese shipyard where Global Mercy hospital ship was constructed. Stena RoRo had international team on site for monitoring construction process. First time the shipyard built a hospital vessel type.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Stena RoRo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Grimaldi Group: Italian shipping group operating one of the world's largest RoRo and RoPax fleets. Directly comparable as a tonnage provider/operator in the same short-sea and Mediterranean segments Stena RoRo serves.
- DFDS: Major European ferry and RoRo operator and Stena RoRo customer. Comparable on operating routes (English Channel, North Sea) and vessel types (RoRo/RoPax tonnage), with both owned and chartered vessels.
- Austal: Australian shipbuilder of high-speed catamaran ferries and RoPax vessels. Comparable in building passenger and vehicle ferries for the same global short-sea market.
- Fjord1: Norwegian ferry operator running a large RoPax and fast ferry fleet. Comparable on the operator side and as a buyer of modern low-emission ferries in Northern Europe.
- Corsica Linea: French ferry operator on Mediterranean routes. Comparable RoPax peer and Stena RoRo charter customer (Capu Rossu, Marseille–Corsica).
- ATTICA Group: Greek ferry operator of Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, and Hellenic Seaways. Peer on RoPax tonnage in the Mediterranean and Adriatic, and a Stena RoRo charter customer for two E-Flexer vessels.
- Incat: Australian builder of large aluminum RoPax and fast ferries. Comparable as a designer/builder of RoPax tonnage, albeit with a different material specialty and production geography.
- Brittany Ferries: French ferry operator on UK-France routes. Comparable as a RoPax operator and as the largest single Stena RoRo customer (five E-Flexer vessels chartered).
Broad incumbents
- Fincantieri: Italian shipbuilding group building ferries, RoPax and cruise vessels. Comparable in the RoPax construction domain but operates as a full-service shipyard rather than a tonnage owner-charterer.
- Höegh Autoliners: Global PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) operator. Comparable as a RoRo tonnage provider, though focused on finished-vehicle deep-sea shipping rather than short-sea passenger+vehicle tonnage.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Stena RoRo social profiles
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Stena RoRo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Stena RoRo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Stena RoRo M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Stena RoRo
What does Stena RoRo do?
Stena RoRo designs, contracts and project-manages the construction of RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) cargo and RoPax (roll-on/roll-off passenger) vessels through proprietary platforms (E-Flexer, C-Flexer, NewMax), and provides long-term chartering of those vessels to ferry operators and shipping companies worldwide. Since 1999 the company has delivered more than 30 newbuildings and charters approximately 15 vessels to operators, while also offering vessel conversion and retrofitting services including capacity extensions, propulsion upgrades, and environmental compliance modifications.
Is Stena RoRo a public or private company?
Stena RoRo is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Stena RoRo founded?
Stena RoRo was founded in 1977. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Stena RoRo based?
Stena RoRo is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Stena RoRo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Charter Services are the primary driver. The others are newbuilding and Design Services and conversion and Retrofitting.
Who are Stena RoRo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Grimaldi Group, DFDS, Austal, Fjord1, Corsica Linea, ATTICA Group, Incat and Brittany Ferries. Broad incumbents are Fincantieri and Höegh Autoliners.
Does Stena RoRo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Stena RoRo.
What industry is Stena RoRo in?
Stena RoRo's product category is Maritime Shipping Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJADAC, Passenger Ferries & Water Taxis (Fast Ferries, RoPax, Catamarans), with a secondary code of THAEAGAC, RoPax Ferry Operators (Passenger + Vehicle). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.