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Press Release from BOULOGNE...many thanks to Nick Stevens. I did not myself get the original release but have had it now along with the following...
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In a statement the Boulogne Chamber of Commerce / Port of Boulogne Authority said :
The Boulogne Chamber of Commerce / Port of Boulogne Authority is naturally disappointed that the LD Lines' Dover - Boulogne passenger ferry service will not continue after 5 September, but recognise that despite passenger traffic being encouraging over recent months, the entire cross channel market continues to be a very difficult trading environment, affecting all Dover Strait ferry operators.
However, the Chamber of Commerce will remain resolute and totally focused on marketing and promoting the unique facilities of the Port of Boulogne, to attract new operators.
Boulogne-sur-Mer provides an exceptional strategic position between Northern and Southern countries with excellent connections to road, rail and shipping lines.
In addition to providing facilities to accommodate all types of conventional ships and fast ferries worldwide, the Hub Port development remains an ongoing, long term project which includes the creation of an important European logistics centre for trading, processing, refrigeration and storage of products, a combined rail and road terminal and establishing shipping links to and from the UK, Spain, Italy, Morocco and Norway.
