The Sea Trial of the A2B Vision!
22 October 2026 – A special day for A2B-online: the highly anticipated sea trial of the A2B Vision officially began! During this crucial testing phase on the open sea, the vessel’s performance, safety systems, and engines were pushed to the limit.
Put her through her paces
During this intensive testing phase, the vessel’s engines, safety systems, and navigation equipment were pushed to their limits in open water. While the road to this milestone took a little longer than planned, these successful trials mark a crucial step towards final delivery — and the results are truly rewarding!
Looking to the future
With the sea trials of the A2B Vision and the recent launch of her sister vessel, the A2B Progress, a modern and sustainable future for our fleet is now firmly within reach. We can’t wait to welcome both vessels into full operation!
Thank you
A special thanks to our on-site team, who kept a close eye on everything during these important tests. We look forward to the next steps and will gladly keep you updated on all developments regarding our newbuilds in the near future!
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The results of our Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026 are in
9 June 2026 – We recently asked a large number of our customers and partners to share their experience through our Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS). To everyone who took the time to complete the questionnaire: thank you very much!
Why your feedback helps us
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. It gives a clear picture of what we are doing well and provides key insights into areas where we can further improve our service delivery. Behind the scenes, we will be working hard with your results and suggestions over the coming period to make our service even better.
Insights from your Tops & Tips
Our customers have rated our professionalism, the pleasant collaboration, and overall service quality as absolute strengths. Alongside these lovely compliments, there are clear opportunities for growth. Feedback indicated that our customers would like more information regarding our customs services, and there are still questions following the transition to our new customer portal.
Personal follow-up for specific queries
We have read all the responses with great care. Did you leave specific comments, requests, or points that require extra attention? You can rest assured that we will contact you personally about these in the coming period.
Building a successful partnership
Your input motivates us to stay sharp. We continue to build strong relationships and do our utmost to earn your trust every single day! Here’s to an even better partnership ahead!