Blow for Rosslare Europort as Stena Line announces decision to withdraw service
Briefly

Stena Line has announced the withdrawal of its three-day ferry service between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg effective September 30. This decision follows a strategic review focused on optimizing resources and investment in the Irish Sea. Johan Edelman, Trade Director, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting affected employees and minimizing disruption for customers with future bookings. Stena Line aims to bolster its Irish Sea presence by enhancing infrastructure and introducing new freight vessels on other routes, despite the loss of the Rosslare-Cherbourg service, which has been operational for 11 years.
Ferry operator Stena Line will discontinue its three-day service between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg effective September 30, impacting local tourism and logistics.
The decision stems from a strategic route review aimed at optimizing resources and enhancing investment in Stena Line's Irish Sea services.
Johan Edelman expressed commitment to support affected employees, ensuring minimum inconvenience for customers booked on travel post-discontinuation.
Stena Line plans to reinforce its Irish Sea network by upgrading infrastructure and adding new vessels on key freight routes.
Read at Irish Independent
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