A Third daily crossing between Newhaven and Dieppe will begin on Monday.
Transmanche Ferries decided to increase the service by 50 per cent in response to high particularly from freight drivers.
It is hoped the new crossing will also increase the number of foot passengers.
The news has been well received by members of Tug Horizon, an Anglo-French group with a keen interest in maintaining links between Dieppe and Newhaven and keeping the ferry crossing busy.
The group meets regularly and includes business people and other interested parties or individuals who enjoy close links between England and France.