Oct 08
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FERRY PORTS

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Liverpool Port Responds to Fears of 7,000 Trucks Delayed at Dover

Peel Ports Group Commercial Director Stephen Carr said Port of Liverpool facility is ideally placed to contribute to the “Team UK Approach” needed to overcome major Brexit delays at Dover, following a stark warning from cabinet minister Michael Gove.

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  • The Dover Straits now accounts for roughly 75% of all ferry trade with the continent.

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  • Much of the UK’s warehousing is situated in the Midlands and North of Britain.

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“The Port of Liverpool is uniquely positioned to offer this proximity to market, which allows goods to reach their end destination more reliably and with less reliance on increasingly scarce truck drivers.”

Read more on Peel Ports.com
Oct 08
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Attica Group Interested in the Port of Igoumenitsa

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Attica Group expressed serious interest in the port of Igoumenitsa, in the context of the forthcoming tender for the sale of 67% of the Igoumenitsa Port Authority S.A.

It is pointed out that Attica Group has a long-standing presence on the Adriatic Sea, especially in the Patras – Igoumenitsa – Bari and Ancona lines.

According to the information, Attica Group will declare itself “present” in the forthcoming tender, making its first step to expand the group’s activities in new business fields, such as logistics and tourism.

It is pointed out that the Italian group Grimaldi, Attica’s major rival in the Adriatic services, has also shown similar interest in the port of Igoumenitsa.

Oct 08
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Ferry Traffic Soon to Change Quays in Port of Ancona

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The port authority of Ancona announced that its managing committee approved some changes through which the quays number 19, 20 and 21 of the south pier will be dedicated to ro-ro and ro-pax traffic. In the past this quay, which is 420 metres long and with a 21,400m2 yard, hosted grain silos and bulk carriers.

In the future, this part of the port of Ancona will also be dedicated to extra-Schengen links operated with mid-size ferries.

All the ro-pax linkspans will therefore be moved to the new area during the year, while the current terminal will go on receiving ferries during the peaks in the summer season.

The port of Ancona is regularly called by Minoan, Adria Ferries, Snav, Jadrolinija, Anek Lines and Superfast Ferries.

Oct 08
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IN THE MEDIA

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Transmanche Ferries Is in Survival Mode

Interview with Jean-Claude Charlo, Managing director of DFDS in France

  • End of August: -64.3% 99,000 pax (278,000 passengers over the same period in 2019)
  • Adapted capacity: since May 4 instead of 6 departures, followed by one ship laid up early September.
  • Freight volume loss of 18.3% since 1/1/2020.
  • Together with Brittany Ferries we fought to get State aid. But… we have to pay tax on this public money. In other words, we are going to have to give back what we have been given.
  • Focused on: saving jobs of French crews
Source: Actu.fr (in French)
Oct 08
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SHORT NEWS

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Flensburg Shipyard FSG Sells Semi-Finished Hull 774

It has been confirmed that ship owner and former shipyard owner Christian Siem has given money to acquire the unfinished ferry under construction for Brittany Ferries (and rejected).

What the Norwegian entrepreneur intends to do with the ferry and how much he has paid is unclear, however. The only thing that is certain is that it will not be completed in Flensburg.

Oct 08
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Flensburg Shipyard FSG Sells Semi-Finished Hull 774

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Flensburg Shipyard FSG Sells Semi-Finished Hull 774

It has been confirmed that ship owner and former shipyard owner Christian Siem has given money to acquire the unfinished ferry under construction for Brittany Ferries (and rejected).

What the Norwegian entrepreneur intends to do with the ferry and how much he has paid is unclear, however. The only thing that is certain is that it will not be completed in Flensburg.

Oct 08
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

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FLANDRIA SEAWAYS meets HUMBRIA SEAWAYS in Zeebrugge

On Sunday October 4, Port of Zeebrugge welcomed DFDS newest ship FLANDRIA SEAWAYS on her maiden trip in the service Zeebrugge – Göteborg.

The ship arrived at the PSA-terminal in Zeebrugge at the Wielingendok. This dock has recently been modified to be able to accommodate ships of this size. The jetty has been lengthened by 40m, and extra mooring arrangements have been provided.

The same day, HUMBRIA SEAWAYS arrived as well, making it a unique get together.

HUMBRIA SEAWAYS is now back on Vlaardingen – Immingham.

The new ship was shown (coronaproof) to the new CEO of Port of Zeebrugge, Tom Hautekiet. He was accompanied by Alain De Brauwer (DFDS), Theo Milliau (PSA), Harbour master Joris Praet and the ship’s agent.