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Dover ferry crossings suspended
Dover ferry crossings suspended
31 January 2008
Channel ferry services in and out of the Port of Dover have been cancelled following closure of the port due to high winds.
Bad weather scrubs ferry sailings
Bad weather scrubs ferry sailings
31 January 2008
Bad weather has forced the cancellation of a number of ferries between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Five Crossings a Day is a Recipe for Success
Five Crossings a Day is a Recipe for Success
29 January 2008
It looks like being another busy and successful year for sister companies LD Lines and Transmanche Ferries who operate cross-channel ferry services out of Newhaven and Portsmouth to the Normandy Region of France.
Wightlink launches new ferry
Wightlink launches new ferry
29 January 2008
The first of Wightlink's new fleet of ships for its Lymington to Yarmouth car ferry route has been launched at a Croatian shipyard.
Eurostar to launch major campaign to promote Ebbsfleet
Eurostar to launch major campaign to promote Ebbsfleet
29 January 2008
Eurostar will launch a major marketing campaign on Friday to promote its new Ebbsfleet International to travellers across southern and eastern England.
Isle of Man ferry service in 'use it or lose it' warning
Isle of Man ferry service in 'use it or lose it' warning
28 January 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is launching a TV campaign in a bid to improve traffic figures for its two fast Irish Sea ferries.
Passenger ferry damaged after hitting pier in Sweden
Passenger ferry damaged after hitting pier in Sweden
27 January 2008
A Scandlines passenger ferry hit a pier in the Swedish port of Trelleborg late Saturday, leaving it with an 18-meter (60-foot) crack in its front, a company spokesman said.
The Grimaldi Group becomes major shareholder in Minoan
The Grimaldi Group becomes major shareholder in Minoan
25 January 2008
Naples (Italy): Within the framework of its strategy to continuously invest in successful companies, heavily active in maritime transport, the Grimaldi Group has recently proceeded with the purchase of a substantial stake in the Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines.
Fjord Line deploy Bergensfjord on Kristiansand to Hanstholm
Fjord Line deploy Bergensfjord on Kristiansand to Hanstholm
25 January 2008
Bergensfjord, formerly Atlantic Traveller, has began twice-weekly sailings between Kristiansand and Hanstholm in Denmark in direct competition with Color Line.
Greek Ferry Prices Rise 8 to 14%
Greek Ferry Prices Rise 8 to 14%
23 January 2008
Ferry transportation prices in Greece will rise between 8 and 14 per cent during the upcoming summer season.
Isle of Man Steam Packet to close Belfast contact centre
Isle of Man Steam Packet to close Belfast contact centre
21 January 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will close their Belfast contact centre in March and eight permanent staff will be offered redundancy packages.
Flood warning
Flood warning
19 January 2008
Householders were last night bracing themselves for yet more flooding as gusting winds and heavy rain lashed North Wales.
DFDS expands its capacity in the Baltic
DFDS expands its capacity in the Baltic
18 January 2008
New Ro-Pax vessel with capacity for 600 passengers and 2,500 lane metres for freight will be entered into service in May 2009 between Germany and Lithuania.
Stena Line HSS to get £2 million upgrade
Stena Line HSS to get £2 million upgrade
17 January 2008
Stena Line is investing £2 million in an upgrade of Stena HSS.
One bag or two?  No problem for ferry travellers
One bag or two? No problem for ferry travellers
16 January 2008
It looks like the airlines forgot to make a New Year's Resolution to improve their customer service in 2008.
Port sailings resume
Port sailings resume
16 January 2008
Sailings from the Port of Dover have resumed following strike action by French fishermen in Calais.
The French strike... so Kent suffers
The French strike... so Kent suffers
16 January 2008
Operation Stack has been extended as French fishermen continue to blockade the Port of Calais.
Try Channel hopping to beat airport hassles
Try Channel hopping to beat airport hassles
15 January 2008
I'm worried about our carbon footprint," said my better half, leafing through the holiday brochures.
Passport control may return to Holyhead
Passport control may return to Holyhead
15 January 2008
Passport controls may be on their way back to Holyhead Port for the first time in 86 years, in a bid to stamp out terrorism and illegal immigration.
Ferry firm plans port makeover
Ferry firm plans port makeover
11 January 2008
Newhaven Port is to undergo a complete facelift this year.
Sea search called off after missing passenger is found
Sea search called off after missing passenger is found
10 January 2008
A ferry passenger who sparked an air and sea search in the Solent after going missing has been found.
SeaFrance records best ever December
SeaFrance records best ever December
10 January 2008
SeaFrance Dover - Calais Ferries is celebrating the New Year following the best ever December in the company's history for car volume.
OpenJaw to provide Color Line with a new reservations and Internet booking platform
OpenJaw to provide Color Line with a new reservations and Internet booking platform
03 January 2008
OpenJaw Technologies has recently signed a new contract with European cruise and transport company Color Line AS.
Unhappy New Year
Unhappy New Year
01 January 2008
Thousands of Ulster football fans were last night left facing Old Firm misery when Celtic and Rangers postponed their crunch New Year clash.
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