Color Group
Color Group, operating primarily as Color Line, is a Norwegian cruise and ferry company that provides passenger and cargo transport services between Norway, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. The company operates a fleet of ships and manages various port terminals and tourism-related travel services in Northern Europe.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Oslo
Founded
1990
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NO
Ultimate Parent
Olav Nils Sunde AS
Data Hosting
NO
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1990
Company establishment
Color Line was established through the merger of Jahre Line and Norway Line.
2008
Introduction of SuperSpeed
The company launched the SuperSpeed vessels to modernize and speed up cross-border transport.
2019
Launch of Color Hybrid
The company introduced the world's largest plug-in hybrid ferry to reduce emissions.