Monday 6 March 2023
BORDER FORCE STRIKE ACTION 15 MARCH 23 The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has formally notified Border Force that around 100,000 civil servants, including their members in the Home Office, will be called on to participate in strike action on 15 March 2023. The proposed strike action will impact international arrivals at all UK ports, as well as those travelling to the UK from UK border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France. This includes all Border Fo
FRANCE – MONT BLANC TUNNEL MAINTENANCE – MARCH CLOSURES
Monday 6 March 2023
Here are the dates when maintenance will take place at the Mont Blanc Tunnel between 2200hrs and 0600hrs and the tunnel will be COMPLETELY CLOSED on Monday 13th March 2023 on Tuesday 14th March 2023 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 on Thursday 16th March 2023
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Here are the dates when maintenance will take place at the Mont Blanc Tunnel between 2200hrs and 0600hrs and the tunnel will be COMPLETELY CLOSED on Monday 13th March 2023 on Tuesday 14th March 2023 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 on Thursday 16th March 2023
France - General Strike 07/03/2023
Monday 6 March 2023
Another general strike is due to take place in France on 7 March. The port of Calais just has a statement that says there could be some disruption, but no more information than that. https://www.portboulognecalais.fr/en/ Other French ports may be similarly affected, but there is no info. Eurotunnel are running with 4 departures per hour. https://www.eurotunnelfreight.com/uk/contact-us/travel-information/ Bison Fute identifies some roads have demonstrations on
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Another general strike is due to take place in France on 7 March. The port of Calais just has a statement that says there could be some disruption, but no more information than that. https://www.portboulognecalais.fr/en/ Other French ports may be similarly affected, but there is no info. Eurotunnel are running with 4 departures per hour. https://www.eurotunnelfreight.com/uk/contact-us/travel-information/ Bison Fute identifies some roads have demonstrations on
Finnlines expands
Friday 17 February 2023
Finnlines expands its Ireland–Belgium freight service by adding a second vessel Major increase in capacity for freight customers on the routes Rosslare, Ireland < > Zeebrugge, Belgium with the addition of a second ro-ro vessel. To meet the increased capacity and frequency demand from customers, Finnlines is strengthening its Ireland–Belgium freight service. With the addition of a second ro-ro vessel to service, Finnlines will provide a significant increase
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Finnlines expands its Ireland–Belgium freight service by adding a second vessel Major increase in capacity for freight customers on the routes Rosslare, Ireland < > Zeebrugge, Belgium with the addition of a second ro-ro vessel. To meet the increased capacity and frequency demand from customers, Finnlines is strengthening its Ireland–Belgium freight service. With the addition of a second ro-ro vessel to service, Finnlines will provide a significant increase
Border Force Strike Action Feb 23
Wednesday 15 February 2023
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations. Border Force proposed strike dates: 17th February 18th February 19th February 20th February (until 7am) Locations: The proposed strike action will impact passengers and freight entering the UK via the following ports: Port of Calais Port of Dunkirk Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal Port of Dover If you are travelling into the UK through these
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The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations. Border Force proposed strike dates: 17th February 18th February 19th February 20th February (until 7am) Locations: The proposed strike action will impact passengers and freight entering the UK via the following ports: Port of Calais Port of Dunkirk Coquelles Channel Tunnel Terminal Port of Dover If you are travelling into the UK through these
STRIKE IN FINNISH STEVEDORING SECTOR
Wednesday 15 February 2023
STRIKE IN FINNISH STEVEDORING SECTOR Transport Workers’ Union AKT has announced a strike in Finland starting on Wednesday 15 February and continuing until further notice. The strike affects the whole stevedoring sector in Finland meaning that handling units cannot be accepted on Tallink Silja vessels between Finland-Estonia-Finland and Finland-Sweden-Finland. The negotiations will continue at the end of the week, and we will follow the situation and report about any changes immedia
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STRIKE IN FINNISH STEVEDORING SECTOR Transport Workers’ Union AKT has announced a strike in Finland starting on Wednesday 15 February and continuing until further notice. The strike affects the whole stevedoring sector in Finland meaning that handling units cannot be accepted on Tallink Silja vessels between Finland-Estonia-Finland and Finland-Sweden-Finland. The negotiations will continue at the end of the week, and we will follow the situation and report about any changes immedia
Irish Ferries Freight - Dublin/Cherbourg/Dublin Sailing Schedule - March 2023
Wednesday 15 February 2023
Please see below the schedule for Irish Ferries' Dublin/Cherbourg/Dublin route for March 2023: Please contact us if you have an enquiry or wish to make a booking on +44 (0) 2830 252 500 | booking@motis.com
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Please see below the schedule for Irish Ferries' Dublin/Cherbourg/Dublin route for March 2023: Please contact us if you have an enquiry or wish to make a booking on +44 (0) 2830 252 500 | booking@motis.com
CLdN to further increase capacity on North Sea routes
Thursday 9 February 2023
CLdN has announced a further increase of capacity for customers on its North Sea routes to and from eastern England. The additional capacity will be provided by the charter of the M/V Tundraland, a modern ro-ro vessel with a cargo capacity of 2,800 lane metres. The vessel will be introduced into the CLdN network on 13th February 2023, allowing increased tonnage to be redeployed onto the Zeebrugge & Rotterdam / UK routes. In response to increasing customer demand for unaccompanied frei
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CLdN has announced a further increase of capacity for customers on its North Sea routes to and from eastern England. The additional capacity will be provided by the charter of the M/V Tundraland, a modern ro-ro vessel with a cargo capacity of 2,800 lane metres. The vessel will be introduced into the CLdN network on 13th February 2023, allowing increased tonnage to be redeployed onto the Zeebrugge & Rotterdam / UK routes. In response to increasing customer demand for unaccompanied frei
Friday Nights' Sailings from Larne & Cairnryan
Thursday 9 February 2023
We are pleased to advise you that Friday nights’ 23:59hrs sailings will start again from Larne and Cairnryan this weekend. If you would like to make a booking please visit our booking portal or contact booking@motis.com | +44 (0) 2830252500
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We are pleased to advise you that Friday nights’ 23:59hrs sailings will start again from Larne and Cairnryan this weekend. If you would like to make a booking please visit our booking portal or contact booking@motis.com | +44 (0) 2830252500
National Strike Action in France - 09.02.23
Thursday 9 February 2023
We regret to inform you that sailings are currently suspended due to a National Day of Action in France. When services resume at 17:00 (CET) P&O Ferries will be running a shuttle service between Dover & Calais until all traffic is cleared. P&O FERRIES INFORMATION We have received information of a National Day of Action in France on the 9th February 2023 which is expected to affect multiple outlets and services throughout France. We have had confirmation that P&O p
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We regret to inform you that sailings are currently suspended due to a National Day of Action in France. When services resume at 17:00 (CET) P&O Ferries will be running a shuttle service between Dover & Calais until all traffic is cleared. P&O FERRIES INFORMATION We have received information of a National Day of Action in France on the 9th February 2023 which is expected to affect multiple outlets and services throughout France. We have had confirmation that P&O p
