The expansion follows the successful launch of the route in 2024. A second vessel will be introduced to maintain the existing 12 sailings per week, with daily departures from both Tilbury and Europoort. The ships Norsky and Norstream will operate the service.
P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite stated:
“We are delighted to be able to offer greater capacity to our freight customers on our successful service between Tilbury and Europoort. The schedule provides early morning unloading for London, giving customers more options to make the best use of their fleet and their drivers’ time – along with more opportunities for intermodal transport.
“Our freight team are ready to help customers optimise costs by securing deliveries to the UK, meeting all the requirements of port and customs processes and running smoothly during peak periods,” he added
Updated schedule
The new schedule will maintain regular daily sailings between Tilbury and Europoort, with arrival and departure times designed to optimise freight movements. Key highlights include:
- Tilbury – Europoort: Departures from Tilbury in the morning, with arrival in Europoort by evening.
- Europoort – Tilbury: Evening departures from Europoort, arriving in Tilbury the following morning.
P&O Ferries has also confirmed unit cut-off times for different cargo categories. For non-hazardous trailers, the cut-off time ranges from 20:30 to 21:45, while hazardous cargo has specific deadlines depending on the day of departure.
The updated service aims to provide greater flexibility for freight operators, ensuring early morning access to London and improved options for intermodal transport.