As Afloat reported earlier today, the maiden sailing of DFDS new freight ferry ro-ro route linking Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk, France on mainland Europe, took place as scheduled this afternoon, writes Jehan Ashmore.. A fully booked Optima Seaways, a 120 freight unit capacity ropax built by Visentini Cantiere Navale, in Italy, departed from the Wexford ferryport at … Rosslare Europort General Manager Glenn Carr has welcomed the announcement by DFDS of a new, six-times direct weekly service, each way between the County Wexford port and Dunkirk in Northern France. The route is aimed at hauliers and those working in the Irish industry sector more generally, providing an alternative to the UK landbridge once the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. DFDS New Ferry Route Dunkerque-Rosslare . Dear Customers, We are pleased to announce our new service that will start between the ports of Rosslare in Ireland and Dunkerque in France on 02/01/2021. A new direct ferry service out of Rosslare Europort Ireland to Dunkirk France is being heralded as an addition to the slate of shipping options to replace the United Kingdom landbridge amid fears of delays. The route will be serviced by three ropax ferries, each with a capacity for up to 125 lorries and their drivers in … The route enables exporters and forwarders to keep their transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that apply to transport passing via the UK land bridge. Rosslare Europort General Manager Glenn Carr, on behalf of the entire staff and management of the Europort, has welcomed the announcement by DFDS of a new, six-times direct weekly service each way between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk in Northern France. At 14:00, on 2 January, the freight ferry Optima Seaways departed the Irish port of Rosslare for Dunkirk with more than 120 lorries and unaccompanied trailers, and drivers on board. ; Rosslare has been a tourist resort for at least 100 years. Rosslare Europort welcomes DFDS new six-times weekly service direct to Dunkirk from January A new direct service operating six-times weekly between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk will start from January 25 August 2020 COVID-19 Information The new service, which sets sail on 2 January 2021, will give Irish industry a vital post-Brexit connection, with congestion-free access to Rosslare Europort, and […] The journey time for the new ferry service will be 24 hours. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Rosslare, December 16, 2020. The service was announced as concerns mount about the increasing likelihood of the UK leaving the European customs union without a trade agreement. The Danish shipping line is to operate a new daily service between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk that will bypass the UK. At 14:00, on 2 January, the freight ferry Optima Seaways departed the Irish port of Rosslare for Dunkirk with more than 120 lorries and unaccompanied trailers, and drivers on board. As pictured above, Optima Seaways successfully arrived in Dunkirk at 15:00 on Sunday 3 January. Once the UK leaves the European customs union, lengthy delays are expected at the UK landbridge as customs checks and other protocols come into effect. November 27, 2020 , Cruise Industry. Next week, it is expected that DFDS will announce the names of the three ro-pax ferries that will launch its new Dunkerque-Rosslare service, starting on 2 January. The tactic that saw Dustin Poirier knock out Conor McGregor at... Poirier STUNS McGregor by knocking him out clean in the second... Watch: Leinster punish wasteful Munster for hard-fought win at Thomond, Watch: Tadhg Beirne try extends Munster lead over Leinster, Four-time All-Star becomes latest Mayo great to hang up his boots. DFDS office in Rosslare ready. The first 2 of 3 ferries to be deployed on the new “Brexit Buster” Rosslare (Ireland) - Dunkirk (Dunkerque, France) route of DFDS Seaways have been named. I also want to express a big thank you to Rosslare Europort and the Port of Dunkirk for their great cooperation and support that has helped us get ready for operation in a very short time.”, Aidan Coffey, Route Director, Email: aicof@dfds.com, direct Line: + 353 86 068 6495, Gert Jakobsen, Communications, email: Gert.Jakobsen@dfds.com, +45 24 40 00 43. The first ship was fully booked, and carried almost 100 trucks and trailers to Dunkirk, with a similar number aboard a later DFDS service from Rosslare later in the day. ... Voyage time for the Rosslare-Dunkirk … The route is aimed at hauliers and those working in the Irish industry sector more generally, providing an … Ferry DFDS hasn’t awaited the outcome of the Brexit negotiations to announce the start of a new six times weekly service linking its existing Dunkerque hub in France with Rosslare in Ireland. The route is jointly owned by DFDS and Irish interests. This marked the official launch of DFDS’ new route between Rosslare in Ireland and Dunkirk in France. DFDS said that it expected the route to generate revenues above DKK300m ($48.2m) in 2022. Optimia Seaways launched DFDS’s new Rosslare Dunkirk route on Saturday (2 January ’21). It will take between 22 and 24 hours, Dunkirk is only 15km from the Belgian border, so it will give Irish companies direct access to … The ferries between Rosslare … DFDS, a Danish shipping company, is introducing a new daily service between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk. The chartered Visby became the first freight-ferry of DFDS new Ireland-mainland Europe ro-ro route to operate the inaugural 'inbound' sailing from Dunkirk in France with an arrival in Rosslare Europort last night, writes Jehan Ashmore.As Afloat previously reported, the chartered Swedish flagged Visby is from Baltic Sea operator Destination Gotland which has routes from the … 1575 Danish ferry operator DFDS has today announced a return to the Irish Sea with a daily service from Rosslare to Dunkirk, France to replace land bridge sailings via the UK following Brexit. The route will be serviced by three ferries, each with a capacity for up to 125 lorries and their drivers in Covid-19 safe single cabins. Speaking on Friday, Rosslare Europort general manager Glenn Carr stated: ‘This is a hugely exciting development, not only for us in Rosslare Europort, but for Ireland as a whole, Irish industry, and the haulage sector.’, Welcoming DFDS to Rosslare, Mr Carr added: ‘We have engaged with Irish hauliers and their representatives, to understand their needs, particularly in the context of Brexit, and worked with shipping operators and ports in Europe to identify strong offerings for the sector.’. On 2 January 2021, DFDS will commence sailings on a new freight ferry route between Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland and Dunkerque in Northern France. Aidan Coffey makes comment amid launch of DFDS’s new Rosslare to Dunkirk service Fri, Nov 27, 2020, 18:29 Eoghan Dalton , Simon Carswell This means that the departures are already fully booked. This afternoon saw the maiden sailing for DFDS from Rosslare. But why would they do this specifically on this route? Open for business: When Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort for Dunkirk on Saturday 2 January, it officially launched DFDS’ new Ireland-France freight ferry route. ‘We welcome DFDS to Rosslare, and look forward to building an enduring partnership with them,’ Mr Carr said. Sign in with Twitter A new ferry service linking Rosslare Europort Ireland to Dunkirk France set sail on Saturday, January 2, with the first vessel making the crossing fully booked.. The service (by DFDS Seaways) is aimed at truck drivers and logistic companies who previously used the UK's land bridge to get to the continent, but now wish to avoid Brexit-related delays - like customs checks … Police in Northern Ireland investigate horrifying graffiti threat against Brexit workers, ‘Every day is a new battle’ — Carers make plea for Government help in open letter, COVID numbers do not reflect true level of activity, says Dr Maitiu O Tuathail, * Sign up to the Extra.ie survey panel to trial free products and win prizes for your opinions! Sign in with Facebook. Rosslare – Dunkerque launched January 4, 2021 - 11:19; Inside BU Channel December 31, 2020 - 07:58; Torben Carlsen speaks – Vlog 37 December 30, 2020 - 10:42; Minister thanks DFDS December 28, 2020 - 13:03; Ahrenkiel takes stock of 2020 December 18, 2020 - 07:39; Categories Irish businesses have been urged to prepare for such an eventuality, and to ready themselves for increased regulatory procedures, expenses and paperwork. DFDS to start six times weekly Dunkerque-Rosslare service in January. The port of Dunkirk is a gateway to Ireland’s top export markets – France, Belgium, Germany and Netherlands – and a host of secondary markets. The managing director will be Aidan Coffey. Open for business: When Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort for Dunkerque on Saturday 2 January, it officially launched DFDS’ new Ireland-France freight ferry route.The route enables exporters and forwarders to keep their transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that apply to transport passing via the UK land bridge. The new route will be operated from offices in Rosslare, Cork, and Dunkirk. “As well as offering a vital alternative to the UK land bridge for Irish industry, Dunkirk represents a key strategic location, with easy access to the Paris region, and close to the French-Belgian border and onward access to the Netherlands and Germany,” says Aidan Coffey, Route Director. You can access the schedule of the Rosslare and Dunkerque lines via below link which will be in service with 6 departures weekly v.v. The two chartered ships Visby and Kerry, and DFDS’ own Optima Seaways, will sail on a fixed schedule of six weekly departures from each port. Rosslare – Dunkirk and Dunkirk – Rosslare schedules and customer information from DFDS, one of Northern Europe’s largest ro-ro freight shipping networks. The route will be serviced by three efficient freight ferries able to hold up to 120 trucks and trailers. The new direct service, launched by logistics company DFDS, will connect the Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford with Dunkirk in northern France. Drivers will be comfortably accommodated in their own COVID-19-safe cabins during the crossing. “We are extremely pleased with the great interest we are experiencing from customers on both sides of the route. This marked the official launch of DFDS’ new route between Rosslare in Ireland and Dunkirk in France. A new ferry service linking Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk in north-eastern France got under way today, with the first ship making the crossing fully booked. The sailing time will be just under 24 hours. MS Kerry (IMO 9243447, fka "Stena Egeria") was previously used on Brittany Ferries' route Rosslare- Bilbao Spain.The 2001-built vessel will be joined by Visby (operated by DESTINATION GOTLAND).The identity of the … 24 minutes ago, Gareth said: Thanks David. A spokesperson for DFDS has confirmed the identity of 2 vessels to Shippax. The service will be operated by Danish international shipping company DFDS and will run six-times a week starting from 2 January. DFDS is launching the new six-times weekly direct service from Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk in northern France as an alternative to the British landbridge route. A new ferry service between Rosslare and Dunkirk has been announced, which will operates six days a week. A DFDS ferry on a British Channel route. Rosslare Europort welcomed the first of three ro-ro freight-ferries, that DFDS will operate on the eagerly awaited new direct route to Dunkirk (Dunkerque) in northern France thus avoiding the UK's Brexit Land-bridge, writes Jehan Ashmore.Afloat tracked the Italian 'Visentini' shipyard built Optima Seaways owned by DFDS which departed the French port on Monday evening before … The new service will be operated by DFDS (Danish passenger shipping company) and run 6 times weekly, starting from … Timetable information Please note: Your booking confirmation received by e-mail, always states times of check-in, departure, and arrival. You will need the reference number at the check-in desks and self service check-in machines in the terminal. DFDS will sail between Rosslare and Dunkirk, while Stena Line will offer a Rosslare-Cherbourg service. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. The new service will begin operating from January 2, bringing the total number of direct routes between Rosslare Europort and mainland Europe operating each way every week during peak periods of the year to 13. A new ferry service between Rosslare and Dunkirk has been announced, which will operates six days a week. Brexit: Truckers arrive ‘fresh and well-fed’ after first Rosslare-Dunkirk sailing Danish firm DFDS running direct service seen by many as a means to avoid landbridge ‘chaos’ Rosslare (Ros Láir in Irish, meaning "the middle peninsula"), is a village in County Wexford. Or sign in with one of these services. Rosslare Europort welcomes DFDS new six-times weekly service direct to Dunkirk from January. As we reported last week, DFDS will commence sailings on a new freight ferry route between Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland and Dunkerque in Northern France on 2 January. The route offers exporters and transport companies direct and paperless lorry transport between Ireland and other EU countries, reduced costs and less waiting time and the opportunity to avoid the customs procedures that now apply to transport via the UK land bridge. The 3 ship will launch on 2 January 2021 with chartered tonnage and sailings are expected to take between 22 and 24 hours each way. The former Brittany Ferries vessel Kerry, and the former Destination Gotland ferry Visby. This marked the official launch of the new route of DFDS between Rosalare in Ireland and Dunkirk in France. The new direct service, launched by logistics company DFDS, will connect the Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford with Dunkirk in northern France. To facilitate trade between Ireland and continental Europe, DFDS opens on 2 January 2021 a new freight ferry route between Rosslare in Ireland and Dunkirk in Northern France. In 2021, the Irish Port of Rosslare will offer 2 daily services between Ireland and France for 6 days a week, as well as 2 weekly sailings to and from Bilbao. The fully booked MV Optima Seaways departed from Rosslare to Dunkirk. It prides itself on being the sunniest spot in Ireland, and records bear this out: Rosslare receives 300 hours more sunshine each year than the average place in Ireland. Although this voyage length exceeds ferry services to French ports such as Cherbourg or Roscoff, but upon disembarking, hauliers and other passengers will be within three hours of Paris and within 20 minutes of the Belgian border. *, Smyth’s Toys issue important notice to parents ahead of Christmas sales, Watch: Courteney Cox recreates iconic Friends scene with foul mouthed rant. On 2 January 2021, DFDS will commence sailings on a new freight ferry route between Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland and Dunkerque in Northern France. 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