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10 February 2026

P&O FERRIES BOOSTS NORTH SEA FREIGHT CAPACITY WITH NEW LONG-TERM SHIP CHARTER 

P&O Ferries is strengthening its North Sea freight offering with the long-term charter of a new RoRo vessel, the Lismore, which has now joined the fleet.
 
Sister ship to the Longstone, the Lismore will be deployed on the Zeebrugge–Tilbury route, increasing capacity for unaccompanied freight and offering customers greater guaranteed space across P&O Ferries’ North Sea network.

With 4,076 lane metres and the ability to carry up to 290 freight units, the Lismore will enable P&O Ferries to support additional volumes from freight forwarders, logistics operators and shippers seeking resilient, reliable and predictable North Sea capacity.

Kasper Moos, CEO, P&O Ferries, said:
“Our focus is on being a trusted, long-term partner to freight customers. By increasing capacity on the Zeebrugge–Tilbury corridor, we’re making it easier for customers to secure guaranteed space, plan with confidence and support their growth. This investment underlines our determination to offer a service that is dependable, competitive and aligned with evolving demand across key European supply chains.”

P&O Ferries will operate Lismore alongside Longstone on the Zeebrugge–Tilbury route, providing an attractive option for customers moving unaccompanied trailers and other units between the UK and mainland Europe. The weekly lane metre capacity for the route has the potential to be uplifted by 9000m.

The new vessel can accommodate a wide variety of freight types and will welcome:
 
• Wide loads
• Self-drive vehicles
• Trailers
• Lift units
• Loose plant and machinery
• Mobile homes
• Chassis
• Trade cars
 
The additional capacity is expected to better support the growth plans of existing and new customers, particularly those moving automotive, industrial, retail and project cargo.

Starting from 18th February; P&O Ferries will be providing 18 departures per week.

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About P&O Ferries

With over 187 years of maritime heritage, P&O Ferries is a trusted leader in reliable, innovative and sustainable transport between the UK and Europe. Handling more than £86 billion of trade each year and operating over 300 weekly sailings across eight ports, we play a vital role in keeping people and goods moving.

As part of DP World’s Marine Services, we’re connected to a global network of marine logistics and supply chain expertise – strengthening the support we provide to freight customers and passengers alike. For more information, visit www.poferries.com.

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