Scandlines described the deal as a “major milestone” in its history.

Gebr. Heinemann is deepening its collaboration with Danish-German ferry company Scandlines, having secured a new agreement to manage onboard retail on six ferries, along with two ‘BorderShops’ in the German ports of Puttgarden and Rostock.

The new concession agreement (which is subject to regulatory approvals) will run for ten years. Up until now, Gebr. Heinemann has served as a key supplier to Scandlines.

“With this new contract, we are building on the foundation of our long-standing cooperation to further enhance the shopping experience through our travel retail expertise,” noted Gebr. Heinemann Co-CEO and Co-Owner Max Heinemann.

“These shops hold great potential, and we look forward to welcoming the teams into the Heinemann family.”

Scandlines CEO Eric Grégoire commented: “This is a major milestone in Scandlines’ history. We are excited to take the shopping and travel experience of our customers and passengers to an even higher level together with Gebr. Heinemann.”

The new management agreement covers onboard retail on six ferries, along with two ‘BorderShops’.

He added: “We share many core values with Gebr. Heinemann, which was a key factor in choosing our partner, because our stores are so important to our customers and passengers. Scandlines plans to sail for many decades to come, so this is the right step to future-proof our business.”

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