New Cork-Boulogne ferry launches

A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers another route that avoids the UK.

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Hibernia Line launches Cork-Boulogne overnight ferry (600-passenger, 130-unit freight), first international service from Boulogne in 15 years. Brexit-driven logistics: EU firms increasingly bypass UK via Ireland-France, marking supply chain rebalancing toward non-UK European hubs.

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12/06/2026 - 17:54 GMT+2

A brand new ferry link between France and Ireland set sail on Friday (12 June), marking the return of international passenger services to Boulogne-sur-Mer for the first time in 15 years.

Operated by Hibernia Line, the overnight route to Cork is expected to strengthen tourism and trade links between the two countries - and offer travellers another way to reach continental Europe without passing through the UK.

The route will run six times a day from Monday to Saturday in both directions, between the French port and Ringaskiddy, a village in County Cork.

New Cork-Boulogne ferry launches

New Cork-Boulogne ferry launches

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