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30.10.2025 ESL Shipping, the leading Finnish shipping company in the dry bulk segment, is pleased to announce the release of its 75th anniversary book, ESL Shipping - 75 Years. Authored by Olli Tuominen, this richly illustrated volume chronicles the company's journey from its modest beginnings in 1949 to its current role as a pioneer in sustainable maritime logistics. The book traces ESL Shipping's origins to the 1920s and the inception of Polttoaine Osuuskunta, a cooperative founded to secure fuel for Helsinki's housing companies. It follows the evolution from second-hand steamers to a modern fleet of purpose-built, ice-classed vessels designed for Baltic Sea operations. "This book represents our appreciation to everyone who, over the past decades, have worked tirelessly and contributed to building ESL Shipping into what we are today", says Managing Director Mikki Koskinen. Readers are taken through the company's strategic growth, including long-standing partnerships with industrial giants such as Rautaruukki and SSAB and the acquisition of AtoB@C Shipping, whose history is also covered in the book. The book also reflects on the company's resilience through challenging times, such as the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the geopolitical shifts following the war in Ukraine - all of which tested the company's adaptability. Looking ahead, the book details ESL Shipping's vision for the future, including the largest investment in the company's history for four methanol-powered vessels scheduled for delivery in 2027-2028. These ships will enable fossil-free sea transport and mark a significant step toward a more sustainable and diversified fleet. 
Image by ESL Shipping. Available in hardcover and ebook, ESL Shipping - 75 Years is a tribute to the company's legacy and its forward-looking approach in a rapidly changing maritime industry. The hardcover is available for purchase at Forum Marinum in Turku and The Maritime Museum of Finland in Kotka, with all proceeds supporting the museums' important work in preserving Finnish maritime history. The ebook is available on our website. 
Image by ESL Shipping.
About ESL Shipping ESL Shipping is the leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic region. ESL Shipping's competitive edge is based on its ability to responsibly secure product and raw material transportation for industries and energy production all year round, even in difficult weather conditions. The shipping company loads and unloads large ocean liners at sea as a special service. ESL Shipping Ltd has been in business for over 75 years and is a subsidiary of Aspo Plc. The combined fleet of ESL Shipping and AtoB@C Shipping consists of around 40 vessels with cargo capacity ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt. ESL Shipping Ltd. press release 
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