TALKS have begun over the future of Plymouth's ferry port which could result in it being transformed to become a major freight depot, visited by huge 'super ferries' and connecting the city to new destinations in Spain, Portugal and even Africa.
Brittany Ferries said investment into dockside facilities could have huge benefits for the city in terms of jobs, journeys and prestige.
Bosses from the ferry company have met with counterparts at Plymouth City Council and Associated British Ports (ABP), which controls Millbay docks, to talk about how they can collaborate to upgrade and modernise facilities and market the port as a key freight route, especially now the city has freeport status.
It comes as Brittany Ferries looks at its post-Covid economic recovery and and the need to switch to more environmentally friendly vessels. This also gives the French-owned company the opportunity to reassess its operation in Plymouth, with a desire for it to become a lucrative freight hub, while not sacrificing its passenger trade, and bring in new gas-fuelled vessels which could open up new routes.
This story is from the April 22, 2022 edition of The Herald.
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