PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON SIGNS UP NEW RO-RO CUSTOMER FOR THE NEW YEAR
Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a new contract today (22 September 2003) with Channel Freight Ferries who will provide a daily ro-ro service between ABP’s Port of Southampton and Radicatel, part of the Port of Rouen.
Commencing in January next year, the new service will mean in excess of an additional 100,000 units of freight, including unaccompanied mafi trailers, containers and other cargoes, passing over Southampton’s quaysides.
As part of the new contract, ABP will invest over £1 million in facilities, including the provision of a new pontoon, modification work to one of the port’s existing linkspans, resurfacing of paved areas, as well as the provision of secure fencing and office accommodation.
Andrew Kent, ABP Port Director, Southampton, said:
“This is an important new development for ABP and the Port of Southampton, and will establish an additional cross channel link providing UK and continental shippers with an efficient and high quality freight service.”
Simon Taylor, Managing Director, Channel Freight Ferries, commented:
“The Port of Southampton is in an excellent strategic location, with modern facilities, which made it the ideal choice for us from which to operate this cross-channel service. We very much look forward to working with ABP.”
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