P&O FERRIES’ SECOND SHIP ON ZEEBRUGGE - HULL ROUTE ARRIVES IN UK FOR FIRST TIME AS CAPACITY IS DOUBLED TO MEET GROWING DEMAND
The addition of a second ship comes in response to a buoyant consumer market and increasing demand from UK and European businesses.
The integrated ferry and logistics business has added MV Freya to its schedule on the North Sea Lo-Lo route in response to rapidly growing demand from British and European customers who need a fast and cost efficient way of transporting goods between the two markets.
The 117 metre container ship has the capacity to carry 650 TEU’s. Together with sister ship Elisabeth, the addition of MV Freya will double capacity on the route and increase the number of sailings in each direction every week to six.
Thorsten Runge, Managing Director of P&O Freight Ferries Services, said: “We are delighted to introduce MV Freya onto our Zeebrugge-Hull route, which is already one of the most cost-effective ways to move goods between Europe and the north of Britain.”
“We can guarantee that our customers will benefit from faster turnaround times, enabling them to exit the port as quickly as possible and continue their journeys on the excellent road links to the industrial hubs along the M62, M6 and M1 corridors.”
“With the support of our parent company DP World, which is continuing to invest in its UK logistics infrastructure, we are committed to expanding our services to ensure the fast and efficient flow of goods between the UK and Europe.”
