August 8, 2025
- Brittany Ferries will launch a daily Cherbourg–Rosslare service from October 2025.
- Follows withdrawal of Stena Line and increased demand for freight and passenger services.
- Freight traffic on the route rose by 114% since its 2021 launch, reaching 18,233 units.
- Passenger numbers grew 40% in 2024, totalling 45,700.
Fleet Deployment (subject to seasonal rotation):
- October: COTENTIN, SALAMANCA, CLIPPER
- November: GALICIA, SALAMANCA, ARMORIQUE
- December–March: GALICIA, SALAMANCA, COTENTIN
- This rotation boosts combined freight and passenger capacity by 25%.
Stakeholder Statements:
- Jean-Marc Roué (Chairman): Praises trust from Rosslare and Cherbourg ports; highlights crew and staff dedication.
- Christophe Mathieu (CEO): Sees this as a step forward in Atlantic Arc connectivity and intermodal logistics.
- Philippe Deiss (Ports of Normandy): Underlines importance of maintaining balanced RoRo/Pax services post-Brexit.
- Glenn Carr (Rosslare Europort): Welcomes the expansion, noting a sixfold increase in direct EU links since Brexit.
