Leading Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has officially commenced its new Dublin—Liverpool (Birkenhead) freight service. The new route is expected to further boost the company’s freight volumes after a record year on its Irish Sea services in 2023.
Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line, said, “We are excited to launch our much-anticipated new freight route between Dublin and Liverpool, securing a key trading route across the Irish Sea. With two services now operating from Dublin Port and 12 Quays in Birkenhead, we’re expanding our operational hubs in both ports, creating more customer efficiencies. Currently, we are temporarily deploying the Stena Horizon. Still, we hope to confirm a permanent solution soon that will help maximise freight capacity and boost trade volumes.”
The first sailing on the new service left Dublin Port’s Terminal 5 this morning at 6:30 am. The return service will operate daily from Dublin in the morning, making the evening return journey from 12 Quays terminal in Birkenhead.
The addition of the new service will be Stena Line’s seventh route in the Irish Sea region, complementing its Belfast – Cairnryan, Belfast – Heysham, Belfast – Liverpool, Dublin – Holyhead, Rosslare – Fishguard and Rosslare – Cherbourg services.
Barry O’Connell, CEO of Dublin Port Company, said, “We are pleased to welcome Stena Line’s new Dublin-Liverpool route, which will provide freight customers with a choice of routes across the Irish Sea. It is essential to the Irish economy to have strong, reliable connections to Great Britain, and this dedicated freight service helps secure a key trading corridor.”
With Stena Horizon temporarily operating on the new Dublin- Liverpool route, the company is assessing ship deployment options for a permanent freight-only vessel. The new service will provide freight customers on both sides of the Irish Sea with even more choices regarding securing an efficient and reliable connection between Ireland and Britain.
In 2023, Stena Line signed an agreement with Peel Ports to operate at the 12 Quays Terminal until the year 2100, demonstrating the company’s long-term commitment to the region.
Phil Hall, Port Director Liverpool, Peel Ports Group, said, “We are delighted to support this new freight route as part of our long-standing partnership programme with Stena Line, which further enhances trade opportunities, efficiency and capability for our customers. “
Stena Line is one of Europe’s leading ferry companies, transporting 6.5 million passengers with 38 vessels across 18 routes in Northern Europe, operating 26,000 sailings each year.
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