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
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
UK Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme
Thursday 2 February 2023
UK Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme amendment from 13 February 2023 The UK Government has announced a package of reforms to the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme effective from Monday 13 February 2023. The changes include: New maximum penalties for carrying a clandestine migrant A new penalty for failing to adequately secure a goods vehicle New regulations setting out vehicle security standards A new code of practice setting out circumstance
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UK Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme amendment from 13 February 2023 The UK Government has announced a package of reforms to the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme effective from Monday 13 February 2023. The changes include: New maximum penalties for carrying a clandestine migrant A new penalty for failing to adequately secure a goods vehicle New regulations setting out vehicle security standards A new code of practice setting out circumstance
GREAT NEWS! Increased crossings on the Dover/Calais Service
Monday 30 January 2023
We are delighted to announce that we have increased our crossings to 184 per week, starting today, 30th January 2023. P&O welcome back into service their popular ship ‘Spirit of France’. Free flowing supply chains are important and P&O have increased their Dover-Calais Crossings to 184 crossings per week, that’s an increase of 32 sailings on previous weeks. As Europe's No.1 for shortsea freight bookings, we provide you with: Fantas
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We are delighted to announce that we have increased our crossings to 184 per week, starting today, 30th January 2023. P&O welcome back into service their popular ship ‘Spirit of France’. Free flowing supply chains are important and P&O have increased their Dover-Calais Crossings to 184 crossings per week, that’s an increase of 32 sailings on previous weeks. As Europe's No.1 for shortsea freight bookings, we provide you with: Fantas
Second day of national strike action
Friday 27 January 2023
IMPORTANT MESSAGE - Second day of national strike action taking place in France on 31/01/23 Further to the industrial action which took place last week, a second day of national strike action is planned in France on 31st January to protest against the new proposed law regarding pensions. Disruption is therefore possible within the transport sector next Tuesday. If you have queries or wish to make a booking please contact booking@motis.com | +44 (0) 2830252500
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE - Second day of national strike action taking place in France on 31/01/23 Further to the industrial action which took place last week, a second day of national strike action is planned in France on 31st January to protest against the new proposed law regarding pensions. Disruption is therefore possible within the transport sector next Tuesday. If you have queries or wish to make a booking please contact booking@motis.com | +44 (0) 2830252500
Strikes in Greece
Friday 27 January 2023
48-hour warning strike on ships of all categories, from 06:01 on February 8, 2023, Wednesday, until 06:00 on February 10, 2023, Friday, decided during its meeting (24.1. 2023) the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO). Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece February 8-9 after the umbrella union of Greek seamen, PNO, announced a 48-hour strike on Tuesday. The workers are striking at what they say is the reluctance and refusal of employers to enter negotiations for
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48-hour warning strike on ships of all categories, from 06:01 on February 8, 2023, Wednesday, until 06:00 on February 10, 2023, Friday, decided during its meeting (24.1. 2023) the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO). Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece February 8-9 after the umbrella union of Greek seamen, PNO, announced a 48-hour strike on Tuesday. The workers are striking at what they say is the reluctance and refusal of employers to enter negotiations for
Industrial action on 1 February 2023 at UK ports and airports
Thursday 26 January 2023
Please be advised of the forthcoming industrial action on the 1st of February 2023 at UK ports and airports Impact of industrial action on 1 February 2023 at UK ports and airports You may have seen reports that up to 100,000 civil service members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will be going on strike on Wednesday 1 February 2023. HMRC members will not be taking part but the industrial action will include UK-based Home Office members, including Border F
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Please be advised of the forthcoming industrial action on the 1st of February 2023 at UK ports and airports Impact of industrial action on 1 February 2023 at UK ports and airports You may have seen reports that up to 100,000 civil service members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will be going on strike on Wednesday 1 February 2023. HMRC members will not be taking part but the industrial action will include UK-based Home Office members, including Border F
Update on Irish Sea & Ireland-France Schedules
Wednesday 25 January 2023
We are delighted to advise the Ulysses has returned from her dry docking, below is an update on the schedule for both the Irish Sea and Cherbourg services. Dublin/Holyhead/Dublin – The Ulysses will return to service today at 20:55 hours. The W.B. Yeats will service the 02:00 hours ex Dublin and the 08:15 hours ex Holyhead on the 26th and the Epsilon will take up the 14:30 hours sailing on the 26th. Dublin/Cherbourg/Dublin – The WB Yeats will resume service on the 2
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We are delighted to advise the Ulysses has returned from her dry docking, below is an update on the schedule for both the Irish Sea and Cherbourg services. Dublin/Holyhead/Dublin – The Ulysses will return to service today at 20:55 hours. The W.B. Yeats will service the 02:00 hours ex Dublin and the 08:15 hours ex Holyhead on the 26th and the Epsilon will take up the 14:30 hours sailing on the 26th. Dublin/Cherbourg/Dublin – The WB Yeats will resume service on the 2
P&O Dublin Port Terminal 5 Alert
Wednesday 25 January 2023
Please be aware of the following requirements when usiing P&O Dublin Port Terminal 5 for the safety of you and others. COMMERCIAL DRIVERS VISITING OR SHIPPING VIA TERMINAL 5 MUST WEAR HI-VIZ GEAR AT ALL TIMES. ALL DRIVERS MUST OBSERVE THE 20 KM/H SPEED LIMIT ON QUAY. USE OF MOBILE PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILST DRIVING IS PROHIBITED. Thank you for your co-operation. For more information, please contact us a booking@motis.com | +44 (0) 2830 252 500
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Please be aware of the following requirements when usiing P&O Dublin Port Terminal 5 for the safety of you and others. COMMERCIAL DRIVERS VISITING OR SHIPPING VIA TERMINAL 5 MUST WEAR HI-VIZ GEAR AT ALL TIMES. ALL DRIVERS MUST OBSERVE THE 20 KM/H SPEED LIMIT ON QUAY. USE OF MOBILE PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILST DRIVING IS PROHIBITED. Thank you for your co-operation. For more information, please contact us a booking@motis.com | +44 (0) 2830 252 500
