A new operator is looking to join the Ireland/France ferry service offering.
Hibernia Line aims to establish a new, sustainable, customer-focused freight and passenger ferry service between Ireland and central mainland Europe.
This initiative seeks to address the growing demand for improved connectivity and reduce reliance on Ireland’s two East Coast ports and the UK land bridge for essential goods, the company said.
By providing a direct, unencumbered, and customs-free route between the EU and EU, Hibernia Line aims to offer a credible alternative for both freight and passengers.
To achieve this, the company plans to initially charter existing vessels, with a long-term goal of introducing new, energy-efficient, zero-emission dual-fuel vessels from its fourth year of operations.
Leveraging the underutilised yet strategically located ports of Ringaskiddy, Cork, and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hibernia Line seeks to generate immediate revenue and profitability, which will fuel the company’s growth and innovation efforts, driving it towards a more sustainable and connected future, it said.
With all necessary preparations in place, including port, ship, service, and system providers, as well as experienced senior management, Hibernia Line is poised to commence operations in the first quarter of this year.
The vessels to be used have not been revealed thus far.
