Brittany Ferries Commits To Portsmouth By Extending Long-Term Agreement
The relationship between Portsmouth International Port’s relationship and the major European ferry operator, Brittany Ferries, has been strengthened. They have announced a joint long-term agreement for additional five years.
This means Brittany Ferries is committed to Portsmouth until the end of 2031. During this time further three ships will join the current fleet serving routes from the city. Alongside the Honfleur, Brittany Ferries’ state-of-the-art environmentally friendly ship powered by Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), Galicia and Salamanca will both be based in Portsmouth from 2021.
Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said: “This is fantastic news for the city. We are delighted that one of France’s premier travel brands, Brittany Ferries, continues to demonstrate their commitment to Portsmouth.
“This also shows the importance of continued investment to make sure the Port is in the best possible position to remain operating as the UK’s most successful council-owned port.
“Long-term reassurance from Brittany Ferries means the city’s residents benefit from a thriving commercial port, which contributed nearly £8m to the council’s budget. This has been essential in helping provide services for the city’s most vulnerable residents.”
Christophe Mathieu, CEO for Brittany Ferries, said: “Brittany Ferries is delighted to reaffirm its commitment to Portsmouth International Port, our international hub for operations serving France and Spain. Extending our relationship until 2032 will provide further certainty for future plans and supports the on-going investment we are making in fleet renewal.”
Reference: portsmouth-port.co.uk
