New cross channel service.
September 19th, 2005 Paris
In connection with the Port authority of Le Havre, LD Lines is pleased to announce the opening of a new ferry service between Le Havre and Portsmouth starting October 3rd 2005.
The "Norman Spirit" is a recent ferry (1992 built) with a capacity of 1850 passengers and 120 trucks. She will operate a daily rotation between Le Havre and Portsmouth. The forecasted traffic on this line is approximately 600 000 passengers and 50 000 trucks. The vessel will be flying the Italian flag. Vessel's configuration perfectly matches LD Lines' target markets requirements : accompanied truck and trailers, passengers, and private vehicles.
Thanks to the active support of Le Havre City Hall, Port Authority and Chamber of Commerce, LD Lines hopes to actively participate in the development of both Le Havre and Portsmouth business activities.
The opening of this service is a further step on the long road promoting maritime services as a safe, effective, reliable and natural transport mode for rolling cargos.
Press contact : Mr Pierre GEHANNE +33 (0)1 4066 1175
