CLdN Ro-Ro SA will deploy dedicated vessels to operate on the direct ROTTERDAM DUBLIN trade as of 26th February 2019, offering an increase from three to four sailings in each direction, whilst improving the spread of the sailings and increasing capacity, at a time when Brexit uncertainty is a major feature in clients planning.

Three of the sailings will be Ro-Ro vessels, departing from Rotterdam on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and from Dublin Thursday, Saturday and Monday. In addition one Lo-Lo vessel will sail ex Rotterdam on Saturday and ex Dublin on Tuesday. 

This expansion will allow customers to maximize equipment turnaround without having to rely on land-bridge solutions going forwards, thus strengthening the direct Irish Continental trade.

The ZEEBRUGGE DUBLIN service will for the present time remain as per today, but the intention is to develop this route also, as additional tonnage comes on line, which will be advised in due course.

ROTTERDAM - DUBLIN SAILING SCHEDULE

A spokesperson for CLdN Ro-Ro SA stated: “These further developments are in line CLdN’s longterm strategy, supported by substantial investments in both terminals and fleet, guaranteeing our customers continuity and a solid service on the Irish corridor for many years to come.  It also shows the company’s ability to adapt to challenging market conditions, and our customers’ demands, in a very flexible and rapid way.” 

CLdN ro-ro SA is a European short-sea ro-ro specialist, operating 27 modern vessels, offering in excess of 125 sailings per week between the ports of Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, London, Killingholme, Dublin, Gothenburg, Esbjerg, Hirsthals, Porto and now Santander. CLdN ro-ro SA had previously announced its intention to add 12 new vessels to its fleet over the coming years.   

For more information, please send an e-mail to sales [dot] irl [at] cldn [dot] com