P&O’s Pride of Burgundy returns to Dover-Calais route

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29.06.2021

P&O’s 28,000-ton Pride of Burgundy ferry has returned to the Dover-Calais route in freight-only mode, making two return journeys each day.

The company says the addition of a 5th ship to the popular crossing comes in response to growing demand from British and European customers.

Built in 1993, the Pride of Burgundy has the capacity to carry 120 lorries. Due to a lack of demand from passengers caused by coronavirus, the ferry was taken out of service for two spells in the last year. However, after spending time docked at the Port of Leith and latterly at the River Fal, the vessel has now returned to action.

Commenting on the news, Peter Hebblethwaite, Managing Director of P&O Ferries, said:

“I am delighted to see the restoration of our Dover-Calais fleet to its pre-pandemic strength of five, with the resulting increase in departures and frequency enabling us to take back market leadership on the English Channel and further improve our customer service. Pride of Burgundy will reinforce our cost-effective freight service by increasing capacity and flexibility on the route – a vital artery of trade upon which thousands of businesses and consumers rely. With the support of our parent company, DP World, the world’s leading provider of smart logistics solutions, we are committed to bolstering our offering to customers and ensuring optimal efficiency in the flow of goods between the UK and Europe. With international trade at the heart of economic recovery, continual investment in our Dover-Calais route will encourage supply chain resilience by connecting people, businesses and nations.”


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