Ferry company DFDS is reported to be planning a new direct ferry route for passengers and freight from Rosyth in Scotland to Dunkirk in France. If it goes ahead, it will be one of the longest ferry crossings in Europe.

The route, which has been given the nickname ‘Project brave’, presumably because of the reputation the North Sea has for choppy waters, will take around 20 hours.  Scottish MP Graeme Downie is reported to have said that £3 million in funding was needed to set up the service. He said that it is estimated that the link would carry over 50,000 passengers a year.

DFDS has said that the route could start operating later in 2025.

Responding to the news, Logistics UKFerry company DFDS is reported to be planning a new direct ferry route for passengers and freight from Rosyth in Scotland to Dunkirk in France.  If it goes ahead, it will be one of the longest ferry crossings in Europe.  Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Nichola Mallon commented:  “This new direct sailing route between Scotland and France is welcomed as it will increase freight connectivity between the GB market and European markets. As well as increasing route options when exporting goods to mainland Europe, it will increase the resilience of UK supply chains and help drive growth across the whole economy.”

Photo:  Proposed DFDS sailing from Rosyth to Dunkirk