Det nye rederi Hibernia Line starter d. 15. juni, en ny rute mellem Boulogne-sur-Mer i Frankrig og Ringaskiddy (Cork) i Irland. Overfartstiden vil være omkring 21,5 timer, med 6 ugentlige dobbeltture og afgang om aftenen.
“Hibernia Line’s new route represents a significant enhancement in Ireland’s connectivity with mainland Europe, strengthening both passenger travel and freight capacity. Improved direct routes of this kind support more resilient supply chains, reduce pressure on existing ports and provide greater choice for businesses and passengers. I welcome investment that contributes to regional development, job creation and more efficient, reliable transport links between Ireland and mainland Europe.”
Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport.
Ruten vil blive betjent af to chartrede RoPax færger ST PATRICK (tidligere SUPERFAST IX), som er chartret af Tallink, samt AKKA der er chartret af TT-Line.
“The goal is to make travel and freight movement between Ireland and Europe more straightforward and dependable. The focus is on consistency, frequency and a service that works for both freight and passengers.“I’ve seen first-hand how even small inconsistencies can disrupt hauliers’ schedules, so we’ve designed these routes with that in mind, reducing exposure to risks such as port congestion, capacity constraints and delays, while also prioritising comfort, driver welfare and level of service on board.”
Hibernia Line founder and Chief Executive, Aidan Coffey.
Hibernia Line har hovedkontor i Cork, og forventer at ansætte ca. 250 personer, hvoraf de 200 vil være ombord på de to færger. Hibernia Line har projekteret med at overføre ca. 250.000 passagerer om året.
Kilde: Hibernia Line
