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31st August 2023

Operator Stena Line Could Launch Ferry to Dublin after P&O Axe Liverpool Route

The largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, Stena Line has said it hopes to launch a route from Birkenhead, on the Wirral peninsula, to Dublin Port following news that a historic Liverpool route is set to be axed.

The announcement follows from rival, P&O Ferries which said it intends to close its (two-ropax operated central Irish Sea) Liverpool-Dublin service at the end of this year, in what was described as a "huge blow" to the two cities.

The Swedish owned Stena Line which already operates out of Merseyside with the Birkenhead-Belfast route, understands that Dublin Port is to initiate a selection process to identify a potential new operator on the Ireland-UK corridor linking the Liffey and Merseyside.

Stena Line which also operates Dublin-Holyhead on the central corridor, said it will participate fully in this process and will be "registering an interest in re-establishing a Dublin–Birkenhead service."

A spokesman for Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator, confirmed that the P&O Ferries service would no longer be calling into Liverpool on expiration of their existing contract at the end of 2023.

The ferry company which operate twin ropax's on the 8-hour route declined to say why the contract had not been renewed.

Liverpool Echo has more on this development.

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About Foyle Port

Foyle Port, located in the North West region of Northern Ireland, is estimated to handle around 2 million tonnes of cargo per year, with a trade value of approximately £1 billion. The port plays a crucial role in facilitating the import of essential agri-products, supporting around 20,000 farms in the region, as well as various local business sectors such as fuel/oil and construction industries. The organisation supports an estimated 1000 direct and indirect jobs.

Originally located in the bustling heart of Derry City, the Commissioners relocated the port to its current deep-water location at Lisahally in 1993. The terminal boasts an impressive 440 metres of quay and can accommodate large vessels of up to 62,000 DWT. Foyle Port is primarily a bulk port and a significant importer of essential commodities such as oil, coal, animal feed, fertiliser, and plywood, all of which are vital for the North West rural region.

Since 2003, the organisation has experienced significant growth, doubling both turnover and profit and attracting approximately £100 million of inward investment to the region. This investment has supported projects, including a fertiliser plant, an oil tank farm, and a biomass power station.

Established by Act of Parliament in 1854, the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners is an independent statutory authority with a duty to develop, maintain and operate to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security. The Port is independent of the Government and is self-financing. All financial surpluses are reinvested in the business for the benefit of future generations of stakeholders.