Ferry connections from Rostock: Storm Joshua forces changes!

Ferry connections from Rostock: Storm Joshua forces changes!

Storm Joshua caused considerable turbulence in ferry traffic in the Rostock region. How tagesschau.de reported, the ferry companies Scandlines and TT-Line have adjusted their timetables to Sweden and Denmark today, October 24, 2025. While TT-Line has reported no impact on connections to Sweden, things are different for Scandlines.

All ferries between Gedser and Rostock that were scheduled to leave after 9:00 a.m. have been canceled. This affects many travelers who were looking forward to their crossing. A bright spot, however, is the White Fleet connection between Warnemünde and Markgrafenheide, which continues to run every 10 minutes until 2 p.m. But after this time, passengers could expect delays - so it remains exciting!

Online bookings uncomplicated

If you are planning to book a ferry crossing, please visit TT Line simple options. Almost all crossings can be booked online - without any additional service fees. Travelers should note that only one vehicle can be selected per booking, with the exception of motorcycles and bicycles. If support is needed, a booking hotline is available.

I recommend making reservations in advance, especially in times of weather changes like these, to be on the safe side. Package tours, on the other hand, must be organized using a special booking form, with on-site staff helping.

Maritime infrastructure and challenges

However, the importance of ferry service goes beyond short-term travel convenience. How Statista clarifies, over 90 percent of the goods traded worldwide are transported by ship. Germany also transported around 274 million tons of goods in 2024. These figures show how important maritime transport and logistics chains are for our globalized world.

However, the industry faces challenges such as declining transport volumes and complex routes that often require diversions. These factors contribute to the fact that the monitoring and organization of shipping traffic is of utmost importance not only for ferry companies, but also for large shipping companies.

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days. While the timetables have now been adjusted at short notice and travelers have to react flexibly, the situation also shows the need to invest in resilient maritime infrastructure. This means that ferry traffic remains reliable and safe even in stormy times.