ADJUSTMENTS to DFDS\u2019s sailing schedule intended to support freight capacity over the coming weeks have been welcomed by the Economic Development Minister.<\/p>\n
Deputy Kirsten Morel said the changes showed the Danish shipping firm\u2019s \u201ccommitment to Jersey and the seriousness with which they take their role in supplying the Island\u201d.<\/p>\n
DFDS yesterday stated that from 17 February, Tuesday sailings between Portsmouth and Jersey with its passenger and freight vessel Stena Vinga \u2013 which the ferry operator had previously announced would be suspended until 7 April \u2013 will be reinstated, \u201cproviding six additional rotations during this period\u201d.<\/p>\n
As part of the revised schedule, Saturday Stena Vinga sailings will be withdrawn on 28 February, 7 March, 14 March and 21 March.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring this period, DFDS will continue to operate two freight arrivals per day from Monday to Friday, and the Caesarea Trader will continue to provide its usual Saturday morning freight service,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n
It added that customers booked on the affected Saturday sailings will be automatically transferred to the Friday service and will be contacted directly with further information.<\/p>\n
From 22 March, the service will return to a six-day-a-week schedule, operating from Monday to Saturday.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the announcement, Deputy Morel said: \u201cIt\u2019s good to see DFDS adjust their plans when they\u2019ve received critical feedback from key stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cThis shows the level of their commitment to Jersey and the seriousness with which they take their role in supplying the Island. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt also shows how the contract and relationship work well to bring strength and stability to Jersey\u2019s previously vulnerable ferry services.\u201d<\/p>\n
And in a statement yesterday, the Jersey Farmers Union said it \u201cwould like to clarify that we are happy with the freight service provided\u201d, citing \u201cthe timely responses of both DFDS and government\u201d to concerns it had raised earlier this year amid a review by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are particularly happy to note that, in response to agricultural and other stakeholder
feedback, positive steps have been taken towards additional freight sailing to and from
Guernsey which are anticipated from the spring,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese services would help facilitate important fresh produce trade between the Channel Islands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be part of a newly-established \u2018freight forum\u2019, which it said would \u201cbring together key stakeholders to focus on practical solutions, long term resilience and collaborative working across Jersey\u2019s freight and supply chain\u201d.<\/p>\n
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