Irish Exporters Association Welcome Additional Rosslare-Cherbourg Route Capacity in 2021

12th December 2020

Irish Exporters Association welcome added Rosslare-Cherbourg route capacity by Stena Line on the Ireland-mainland Europe route. AFLOAT adds the increased sailings will be operated by the 'freight-only' ferry Stena Foreteller as pictured above. The ro-ro vessel has 3,000 lane freight metres and can accommodate 12 freight drivers in single berth cabins. As for the existing passenger and ferry service this is served by ropax Stena Horizon. Credit: Stena Line

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has welcomed the announcement that Rosslare Europort will from January 2021 accommodate an additional sailing to Cherbourg, operated by Stena Line.

The additional 'freight-only' ferry, that will commence sailing from 4th January 2021, is a welcomed development, with which Irish exporters will factor into their Brexit proofing plans.

IEA Chief Executive, Simon McKeever added: “Alternatives to the landbridge are a key consideration for exporters and importers. I am urging IEA members to analyse their supply chain operations and look for ways to limit the shock of Brexit, which is looming large at the moment.

The announcement by Rosslare Europort reaffirms the port’s commitment to Irish exporters and importers alike. Ensuring the swift, timely and direct transit of goods to and from the continent is a paramount consideration and announcements such as this gives traders more options to bring their goods to the single market.”

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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