{"id":16471,"date":"2026-05-20T12:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/16471\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:53:25","slug":"finnlines-expands-ireland-belgium-freight-service-with-a-second-vessel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/16471\/","title":{"rendered":"Finnlines expands Ireland\u2013Belgium freight service with a second vessel"},"content":{"rendered":"

To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service with the addition of\u00a0LISMORE<\/a>, which will join FINNWAVE<\/a> on the route in week 22, departing from Zeebr\u00fcgge on 28th\u00a0of May. The enhanced schedule will substantially increase freight capacity on the direct connection between Ireland and continental Europe.<\/p>\n

Finnlines\u2019 Rosslare\u2013Zeebr\u00fcgge service has proven highly successful and serves as an important trade link for Irish industry. Through transhipment in Zeebr\u00fcgge, the service also connects Ireland with Finland, Poland, the UK, Spain and the wider Grimaldi Group network.<\/p>\n

LISMORE\u00a0will operate on a charter agreement and complements Finnlines\u2019 existing fleet deployed on the route. The addition of the vessel enables Finnlines to respond quickly to increasing market demand while further strengthening service reliability and schedule flexibility for customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen steadily increasing demand on our Ireland\u2013Belgium service and are pleased to offer our customers greater capacity and flexibility. By adding a second vessel and increasing the frequency, we are further strengthening our service for both the Irish and European markets,\u201d says Umberto Raimo, Deputy Line Manager at Finnlines.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis development has been made possible through close cooperation with the terminals in Rosslare and Zeebr\u00fcgge, as well as the support of our customers. The efficiency of our operations will certainly be extended to our third call in each port,\u201d adds Juha Anjala, Traffic Manager at Finnlines.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe expansion of Finnlines\u2019 Rosslare to Zeebr\u00fcgge service further strengthens Rosslare Europort\u2019s status as Ireland\u2019s Gateway to Europe, and the strong partnership we enjoy with Finnlines. Continuing investment in the port will ensure we continue to attract new services and operators, for the benefit of supply chains to and from Ireland,\u201d says Glenn Carr, Director, Commercial Business Units for Iarnr\u00f3d Eireann, Port Authority for Rosslare Europort.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to welcome the expansion of Finnlines\u2019 Rosslare to Zeebr\u00fcgge service. The introduction of a second vessel reflects the strong and growing demand for direct connections between Rosslare and mainland Europe. We thank Finnlines for their continued trust in Rosslare Europort and are proud to support this important enhancement in both capacity and frequency on a key strategic route,\u201d adds Philip O\u2019Brien, General Manager for Rosslare Europort.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to be working with Finnlines on this weekend charter, which allows us to maximise the utilisation of\u00a0LISMORE\u00a0while maintaining our core weekday schedule. It\u2019s a flexible arrangement that benefits both companies and our customers,\u201d says Stewart Hayes, P&O Ferries Fleet Director.<\/p>\n

LISMORE\u00a0has a cargo capacity for 4,076 lane metres, while\u00a0FINNWAVE\u00a0offers 4,192 lane metres. Both vessels can carry approximately 260 trailers and accommodate up to 12 drivers.<\/p>\n

Departures<\/p>\n

Zeebrugge Tue 23:30 \u2013 Rosslare Thu 04:30
Zeebrugge Thu 20:30 \u2013 Rosslare Sat 04:30
Zeebrugge Sat 15:00 \u2013 Rosslare Sun 20:00<\/p>\n

Rosslare Mon 03:00 \u2013 Zeebrugge Tue 11:30
Rosslare Thu 22:00 \u2013 Zeebrugge Sat 06:00
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