Stena Line and Peel Ports have signed a significant deal to continue operating to the port of 12 Quays, Birkenhead (Liverpool) until the year 2100.
Stena Line has operated from the Mersey port since acquiring the Belfast – Birkenhead service from DFDS in 2011.
The 77-year deal follows recent major investments in the route;
- The brand-new E-Flexer ferries STENA EDDA and STENA EMBLA were introduced to the route in 2020 and 2021
- Linked to the arrival of the new vessels, the South berth at Birkenhead was converted to two tier loading
- Stena Line has recently purchased two sites adjacent to the 12 Quays Terminal, to provide additional freight storage for its freight customers as they continue to expand their businesses there
Niclas Martensson, CEO of Stena Line, says: “After 12 successful years in 12 Quays our business in Birkenhead continues to flourish year-after-year. This deal is a sign of our long-term commitment to Birkenhead and Peel Ports, with whom we have a very strong partnership. We will continue to make significant investments to increase our services to our customers across the Irish Sea.”
The value of the deal has not been disclosed.
Carl-Johan Hellner of Stena Line (L) and David Huck, Peel Ports. Photo: Stena Line
