Rosslare Europort

Government Approves €200m Expansion of Rosslare Europort

8th September 2022 Rosslare Europort

An expansion of Rosslare Europort to cost €200m, which will Brexit-proof the ferryport facility, has been given the green light. The Cabinet writes the Irish Examiner, has signed off on a significant development of the port, which is necessary to…

Rosslare Europort is to see a new trial 'passenger' service connecting France when operator DFDS launch on their existing Rosslare-Dunkirk freight route from Friday, 5th August, with five sailings per week. AFLOAT adds this will be a first for DFDS with the link between Ireland and mainland Europe, however, the Danish company, for a brief spell, had passenger and freight routes on the Irish Sea until exiting the Ireland-UK market in early 2011

DFDS to Trial 'Passenger' Service to France On Rosslare Europort-Dunkirk Route

3rd August 2022 Rosslare Europort

Rosslare Europort user DFDS is to trail a new passenger ferry service on their existing freight route to Dunkirk, which began sailings early last year between Ireland and France. The inaugural passenger sailing is to take place this Friday, 5…

Rosslare Europort: EU funding to improve rail and road links with the busy south-east ferryport

Irish Rail Purchases 18 Acres Beside Rosslare Europort to Safeguard Future Expansion

1st July 2022 Rosslare Europort

Irish Rail (Iarnród Eireann) has announced the purchase of an 18-acre site in Rosslare Europort to support the future growth of the (ferry)harbour which has seen a significant increase in traffic and new routes. The company also revealed that it…

A multimodal freight train at Belview Port in Waterford

Ministers Welcome EU Funding for Transport Projects Including Rail Connections With Seaports and Revamped Road Link to Rosslare Harbour

29th June 2022 Ports

Irish Rail has been awarded €2.5 million for supporting studies for the development of a rail freight system connecting Ireland’s busiest seaports and establishing transfer points for freight between rail and road. It’s one of a number of projects to…

Irish debut: Finnlines is to open their new freight route of Rosslare Europort-Zeebrugge which is to launch in July. The Finnlines Group is a major shipping operator of ro-ro and passenger services in the Baltic, North Sea & Bay of Biscay.

Finnlines to Enter Irish Market In Response to Freight Demand With New Rosslare Europort-Zeebrugge Link

16th June 2022 Rosslare Europort

As previously speculated, Finnlines is to open a new freight route of Rosslare Europort-Zeebrugge with the Belgium link also offering a new connection between Ireland and the Nordic nation. On 23 July, Finnlines will launch the new service linking Ireland…

Finnlines are set to operate a new twice weekly freight service betweem Rosslare Europort to Zeebrugge in Belgium from July.

Continued Growth Set for Rosslare Europort With Addition of New Route to Belgium

2nd June 2022 Rosslare Europort

Activity at Rosslare Europort which has exploded post-Brexit is continuing in earnest with yet another new route set to be announced for the Wexford ferry port. According to Wexford People, it’s been reported that Finnlines are now set to operate…

Optima Seaways has returned to the Rosslare-Dunkerque route having launched in 2021 the 'Brexit' bypass alternative for freight hauliers on the direct link between Ireland and mainland Europe.

Third Freight-Ferry DFDS Add to Rosslare Europort-Dunkerque Route

19th May 2022 Rosslare Europort

Danish operator DFDS has confirmed that a third freight ferry last week joined its Rosslare Europort – Dunkerque fleet as Afloat previously referred, with the first departure from the northern France port on Wednesday 11th May. The Rosslare – Dunkerque…

Rosslare Europort - The masterplan for the port includes digitalisation of systems and operations, provision of new freight and passenger facilities, storage, export and import facilities, and a berth extension

Rosslare Europort to Outline €200m Plan for South-East Offshore Renewable Energy Hub

22nd April 2022 Rosslare Europort

Rosslare Europort has announced a 200 million euro investment plan to establish an offshore renewable energy (ORE) hub with potential creation of 2,000 jobs. A total of 350 million euro will be invested with implementation of a Rosslare Europort masterplan,…

A new partnership between Rosslare and Dunkirk is to boost both regions and will include the promotion of cross-tourism attractiveness between the Irish and French ports

Partnership between Rosslare and Dunkirk Rubberstamped Following Meeting in France

17th April 2022 Coastal Notes

Wexford People reports of a new alliance between Rosslare and Dunkirk which is set to boost the economic, social, educational and cultural development of each region and promote cross-tourism attractiveness between the Irish and French ports. First mooted in late…

Rosslare Europort wants to highlight its role in the multi-million euro energy sector.

Rosslare Europort to Outline its Vision as Offshore Renewable Energy Hub

15th April 2022 Rosslare Europort

Rosslare is the latest Irish port to make its pitch as a hub for offshore renewable energy. Hot on the heels of Ros-a-Mhíl and Galway port, Rosslare Europort wants to highlight its role in the multi-million euro energy sector. Port…

Pre-tender opens for construction of border post at the Co. Wexford ferryport

Process Opens to Pre-Tender Bids at Rosslare Europort for Border Control Facility Likely to Cost Over €100m

27th January 2022 Rosslare Europort

A pre-tender process for the construction at Rosslare Europort for a new state of the art border control post consisting of a total of 19 buildings has now opened to bidders. The news was confirmed by Minister of State for…

Co. Wexford where Rosslare Europort is set for an investment in the region of €90m through the Brexit Adjustment Reserve

Rosslare Europort Set for Investment in Region of €90m through Brexit Adjustment Reserve

17th December 2021 Rosslare Europort

Wexford People reports, that Rosslare Europort is set to see a substantial investment rumoured to be in the region of €90 million through the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. A total of €1 billion in EU funding was allocated to Ireland as…

Rosslare's Record: European trade volumes are up close 400% in the first nine months of 2021, according to Rosslare Europort, where above AFLOAT highlights Brittany Ferries maiden arrival of Contentin (Sat. 13 Nov) having opened the new route linking Le Havre and the Irish port.

One of the Busiest Days in the History of Rosslare Europort - thanks to Brexit

29th November 2021 Rosslare Europort

On Saturday, 13 November, it was a record day at Rosslare Europort, says Glenn Carr. Over the course of the day, almost 1,000 units of freight travelled through the ferry hub, according to the port’s general manager, making it one…

Rosslare Europort welcomes Brittany Ferries new weekly direct freight service to the port of Le Havre, France. To start next week, which will bring to 30 direct services between the Irish Port and mainland Europe weekly. The news comes as the south-east Irish port delivered a 55% increase in freight traffic year to date in 2021. In additon the Europort reveals details of its Masterplan.

Rosslare Europort Welcomes Brittany Ferries New Weekly Direct Freight Route to Le Havre

4th November 2021 Rosslare Europort

Rosslare Europort has welcomed the announcement by Brittany Ferries of a new weekly direct (freight) service between Rosslare Europort and Le Havre, France. The announcement comes as Rosslare Europort (operated by Irish Rail) delivers a 55% increase in freight traffic…

Regina Seaways has entered service for DFDS Rosslare Europort-Dunkirk route, boosting capacity by 30% on the direct route to the EU. The ropax built by Apuania approaches the Wexford port.

Regina's Rosslare Europort Debut Boosts Brexit-Buster Capacity by 30% on Ireland-EU Route

9th October 2021 Rosslare Europort

Regina Seaways is the latest freight-only ferry to serve DFDS Rosslare Europort-Dunkirk 'Brexit-buster' route, having this month begun service on the direct link to the continental mainland, writes Jehan Ashmore. The debut of Regina Seaways further increases capacity to 30%…

An Taoiseach visited Rosslare Europort, Co. Wexford, where he was photographed (at the port's control tower) with Jim Meade CEO of Iarnród Éireann and Glenn Carr General Manager of the south-east port. AFLOAT adds the ferry seen at the port's outer pier is the Visby on charter to DFDS for their ro-ro route that bypasses the UK-EU landbridge by linking directly to mainland Europe via Dunkirk in northern France.

Taoiseach Says Brexit Preparedness in Rosslare Europort Prevented Supply Issues Like in the UK

2nd October 2021 Rosslare Europort

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has finally met with the management and staff at Rosslare Europort yesterday (Friday). While an earlier planned visit had been scuppered by Covid-19, the Taoiseach was keen to see for himself the surge in activity at…