New freight-only ferry service between Cork and France to commence

Twice weekly sailings in response to hauliers trying to avoid UK landbridge

Brittany Ferries said it was clear that Brexit has distorted flows of trade between France and Ireland.

Brittany Ferries is to commence the first of two new direct sailings between Cork and Roscoff this Saturday.

The new freight-only sailings are in response to demands from both Irish and French hauliers seeking a more direct route and to avoid the UK landbridge where increased Brexit-related paperwork and customs checks have led to delays. The new routes depart Cork on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.