Blow for Rosslare Europort as Stena Line announces decision to withdraw service
In a statement issued on Monday, Stena Line said that the decision was taken on foot of a 'strategic route review, which took place with the intention of strengthening the company's investment in the Irish Sea, whilst delivering the most efficient use of the company's resources'.
Johan Edelman, Trade Director said: 'Our priority is, as always, the care of our people and customers. We've already met with our colleagues and over this period of consultation we will be working with any individual affected to consider all options, including redeployment opportunities. As we work through this change we will continue to support our colleagues at every stage.
'Our customer service team will be helping customers who have booked travel after September to keep any inconvenience to a minimum.'
Stena Line has stated its intention to 'continue to strengthen' its Irish Sea network, pointing to a recent upgrading of infrastructure in Fishguard, as well as terminals in Liverpool and Belfast.
They also revealed the intention of adding two new freight vessels to their Belfast-Heysham route and an additional freight vessel to their Dublin – Liverpool route.
'I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank our employees, customers and delivery partners over the past 11 years,' Mr Edelman said. 'Our Rosslare-Cherbourg service is one that we will always be proud of, and we will continue to deliver the same high-quality service over the coming months.'
The final sailing on Stena's Rosslare to Cherbourg route will depart Cherbourg on September 29, arriving in Rosslare on September 30.
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