Norra kommissionenAt the end of April the Danish port of #Grenå will lose its Kattegat ferry connection to the Swedish city #Halmstad. #Stena Line is ceasing operations on this vehicle-only service, citing reasons such as the concurrency due to the #Öresund bridge and the overall challenging economic environment. It points to its Frederikshavn - Göteborg service as alternative.
Until 2020 the Grenå ferry line went to Swedish Varberg but was changed to the port of Halmstad situated 70kms south due to Varberg city council plans of building housing in its Västerport district.
Without a doubt this will weaken Grenå's port, although it's geographic location made it only a second choice for Kattegat crossings anyway. The Århus light rail service to Grenå was of little use to foot passengers since Stena Line required a least a bicycle in order to use the ferry service.
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