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Ferry Travel Alerts service
Date: 25 September 2008 Source: Directferries.co.uk

We are always adding new features to directferries.co.uk to improve your experience. We have now added a Ferry travel alerts page covering all uk ferry operators and Eurotunnel which shows if there are any delays or cancelled services.

Norfolkline to revive the Rosyth Zeebrugge Ferry
Date: 18 September 2008 Source: BBC News

Dutch ferry company Norfolk Line is to revive the Rosyth to Zeebrugge route with the service starting up again in the spring, it has been confirmed.

SeaFrance deploys reserve ferry as demand surges
Date: 17 September 2008 Source: Lloyds List

Ferry operator SeaFrance has brought into service its reserve vessel, the SeaFrance Renoir, to cope with the heavy demand for ferry capacity created by the partial shutdown of the Channel tunnel.

Eurotunnel update Tuesday 16th to Sunday 21st
Date: 16 September 2008 Source: Directferries.co.uk

Travel information for Tuesday 16 to

Eurotunnel update Monday 15th
Date: 15 September 2008 Source: Directferries.co.uk

Travel information for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 September

Irish Ferries pledges to hold fares
Date: 15 September 2008 Source: Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries has stated that it will continue to offer an unchanged fare for ferry crossings between Rosslare and Pembroke for the forthcoming season.

Eurotunnel update Friday 12th to Sunday 14th
Date: 12 September 2008 Source: Directferries.co.uk

Information regarding travel Friday 12th September:

Eurotunnel services suspended
Date: 11 September 2008 Source: Eurotunnel

The Channel Tunnel has been closed after a fire broke out on a freight train about seven miles from Calais.

20% off with SpeedFerries!
Date: 10 September 2008 Source: Directferries.co.uk

SpeedFerries is renowned for offering the best value all year round fares, and although global fuel prices have forced ticket prices to increase, they still remain among the best on the market.

HD Ferries ends Summer 2008 service
Date: 03 September 2008 Source: Lloyds List

HD Ferries today announces that it will end services for 2008 between the Channel Islands and France on Sunday 7th September. The move comes in response to the general economic slowdown coupled with high fuel costs that make the continued operation of services through the Autumn and Winter seasons economically unsustainable.

Ferry ports less stressful than airports
Date: 01 September 2008 Source: Lloyds List

A recent survey of passengers using the Port of Dover indicates that ferry travel is getting a positive reaction in comparison to airports where passengers are experiencing queues, delays and surcharges, writes Sandra Speares.

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