LD Lines has finally unveiled a launch date for its joint-venture service between Spain and France, but will reduce capacity on its Dover Straits service.
From 2 September, GLD Atlantique – a JV between LD and Grimaldi Lines – will sail between Nantes, in North-west France, and Gijon, in Northern Spain.
Three weekly return sailings of approximately 14 hours will carry both accompanied and unaccompanied freight and passengers. The service will target a broad range of cargo, including perishables, and could be upgraded to daily if demand is there, said LD Lines.
As well as competing against other ferry services, it will also aim to take traffic off the roads.
International Freighting Weekly
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