New Boulogne Hub Port starts ferry operations

The French port of Boulogne’s new Hub Port terminal has started ferry operations. Representing an initial investment of €45m, the massive development covers 20 hectares of land and the first of two new linkspans – each costing €10.5m – is now operational.

The new linkspan is unique in that it can be mechanically moved sideways along the quayside to accommodate conventional ro-ro vessels as well as fast ferries, It is planned to add a second linkspan in 2010.

The new terminal site is owned by the Region Nord-Pas-de-Calais, with Boulogne Chamber of Commerce (the Boulogne Port Authority) managing operations at the new port and responsible for ongoing development.

The first ferry to transfer to the new port from the Gare Maritime was LD Lines’ fast ferry Norman Arrow, which runs between Boulogne and Dover. Sphere: Related Content