Portsmouth in berth upgrade to handle LD Lines’ ships

Subscriber story Thu 21 Aug, 2008 | Posted in: Routes
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Portsmouth is planning to lengthen two of the harbour’s berths in preparation for the introduction of LD Lines’ new service to Le Havre, writes Sandra Speares.

The berths will be extended by 50m to accommodate the 186m Norman Voyager, which is due to commence operations in November.

Portsmouth ferry port manager Phil Gadd said: “Ships are getting bigger and we have made the investment to cater for this. It’s a real business need.


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