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    "We would like to thank the Welsh and UK Governments for granting us freeport status.  We are thrilled by this decision, which is testament to the strength and transformative potential of our bid. This is a significant achievement for the region, and it is an excellent opportunity to drive forward sustainable economic growth, green energy, jobs, and skills. We are delighted for the people of Anglesey and North Wales, and excited about the positive commercial prospects that can be turned into a reality. “Work now begins to ensure that we are capitalising on the unique tax and customs arrangements gained through freeport status, to transform Anglesey into a centre for global trading excellence. To realise its potential as a world-leading economic powerhouse by facilitating trade across Wales, the rest of the UK, and internationally – bolstered by the easing of trade between the island of Ireland and the rest of the EU, via a revitalised GB land-bridge. “Today presents an enormous economic opportunity and we look forward to working with the Welsh and UK Governments to ensure the project delivers for local businesses and communities across North Wales.”
    Ian Hampton, Executive Director at Stena Line
    “Over the last decade, Stena Line has invested heavily in its Irish Sea routes with a combination of new tonnage and a range of port facility upgrades. I’m pleased to announce that we have now managed to secure an upgraded vessel from within our fleet, which is fully equipped for the purpose of operating full-time on our popular Fishguard-Rosslare service. 
    Paul Grant, Trade Director (Irish Sea)
    “Stena Line is determined to see a transformation in investment and economic activity for the Anglesey community. We have been part of this community for over 27 years and want to see this bid succeed. We know it can bring in transformational investment, drive innovation and create high-skilled, high-wage, high-value jobs. It can cement the region as a hub of global trading excellence. “The freeport has many different elements. As well as manufacturing hub it can become a world leader in blue innovation, help the realise the successful vision of the Energy Island Programme and we want to see the establishment of World Customs Academy on the Ynys Môn.”
    Ian Hampton, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director at Stena Line
    “The freeport has many different elements. As well as manufacturing hub it can become a world leader in blue innovation, help the realise the successful vision of the Energy Island Programme and we want to see the establishment of World Customs Academy on the Ynys Môn.”
    Cllr. Carwyn Jones, Deputy Leader of the Council said:
    “Anglesey presents a number of unique characteristics which continue to appeal to our long-term business interests; its well-established trade infrastructure alongside a renowned position as a sustainable energy hub are characteristics which make it extremely attractive. Our interest in deploying our Rolls-Royce SMR technology at the Wylfa Newydd nuclear site has been well publicised, and we’re keen that the UK government continues to create conditions which would attract our innovative and deployable solution to North Wales at pace. While Anglesey at present remains attractive to long-term investment, the addition of the proposed freeport could enhance its offer to our business.”
    Alastair Evans, Corporate Affairs Director at Rolls-Royce
    “Our annual dry-docking programme is key to keeping our vessels ship-shape and continue looking so good. It also allows us to be flexible in responding to our customers’ demand, so we’ve taken the opportunity to extend our onboard Duty Free offer, to provide for more products and more bargains for our customers. We are also pleased to offer our first ever dog-friendly cabins. We listened to our many customers who have requested this option and they can now have up to 3 dogs with them in each of our 15 dog-friendly cabins. We looking to forward to welcoming all our customers, including out four-legged friends back on newly refurbished vessels on the North Sea.”
    Erik Thulin, Trade Director for the North Sea
    “Like most travel businesses we have experienced a very difficult time over the last 18 months, but now as our passengers start to return in large numbers, we are delighted to be in a position to offer them the added benefit of duty-free shopping on our ships for the first time in over 20 years.  Our expanded onboard shops now offer a great range of items from spirits to jewellery, fragrances to electrics, some at over 50% cheaper than high street prices.”
    Paul Grant, Stena Line’s Irish Sea Trade Director commented:
    It is are very exciting time for R&F as we take this next step in our expansion towards becoming a  pan-European travel retailer. Now that full international travel is resuming between Britain and Ireland we expect Duty Free to become hugely popular, with users of both Holyhead and Fishguard ports. We are confident that we can offer the best prices on the market due to our purchase volumes and we look forward to welcoming travelers with great deals and fantastic offers.
    Jari Virtanen, Managing Director of R&F Travel Retail.
    This extra ship will be capable of operating to Liverpool and Heysham thus ensuring that we can better match demand and the needs of customers.
    Paul Grant, Stena Line Trade Director
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    Stena Line and Anglesey County Council  welcome successful freeport bid

    23[rd] March 2023 - Stena Line and Isle of Anglesey County Council were delighted to receive the news today that their joint bid to establish a Freeport in Holyhead has been successful. The Freeport status was granted by the UK and Welsh Governments, marking a significant economic boost to North Wales.Anglesey will now benefit from Freeport status where simplified customs and trade rules will apply, providing greater incentives for investment and trade. In future, goods entering Anglesey Freeport will not be subject to the UK’s usual tax and customs regime, supporting long-term business

    Stena Line to introduce STENA NORDICA on Fishguard-Rosslare Service

    Swedish ferry company Stena Line has confirmed its plans to secure the future stability of its Fishguard-Rosslare service by redeploying another ferry from its fleet.The Stena Nordica, which has been operating in the Baltic Sea, is a familiar ship on the Irish Sea having provided temporary relief cover on several Irish Sea routes over the last few years. It is scheduled to replace the older Stena Europe vessel in July. The Company will now commence a formal consultation with the unions representing the crew of Stena Europe, which has operated on the route since 2002. A commitment has

    Stena Line has Euro Vision

    Major boost in choice and capacity for travel passengers and freight operators with the addition of a cruise-ferry on Ireland-France serviceIrish tourists looking to holiday in France next year received a welcome boost today as Ireland’s leading ferry company Stena Line announced it was introducing a second cruise ferry on its Rosslare to Cherbourg service. Providing best in class comfort and choice for passengers on the route in 2023, the new ship Stena Vision will increase frequency on the route to six departure days a week on the shortest, quickest, and most frequent ferry service to the

    A Christmas ferrytale!

    Sail and save as Duty Free shopping brings huge festive savingsBudgeting for Christmas can be far from plain sailing for families, but Stena Line could help you bag a bargain and cruise through this year’s festive season for a fraction of the usual cost. Since its welcome return, Duty Free shopping, for passengers travelling between EU and non-EU countries, continues to provide some of the most generous allowances anywhere in the world, according to the UK government. You won’t believe how much you can save* compared to the high street and due to the ample allowances, you can pick up

    Stena Line and Anglesey County Council announce bid to bring Freeport to North Wales

    Stena Line and Anglesey County Council have announced their intention to submit a major freeport bid to bring prosperity and an economic boost to the region for many years to come.As well as Holyhead port, Stena Line has invested in a major 213-acre site, which, aligned with a number of sites that are in the process of being selected across Anglesey, will lead to wide-ranging benefits to many parts of the region’s economy. Swedish company Stena Line is pledging a major foreign investment in Holyhead Port, which is the second largest roll-on/roll-off port in the country and an

    Passengers Cruising Back into North Wales Thanks to Holyhead Port

    Stena Line Ports says over 55,000 cruise passengers will visit North Wales this year and the reopening of their deep-water berth will bring the potential for many more in 2023Eagle-eyed ship-spotters in Wales are used to seeing ferries coming in and out of Holyhead Port on and a daily basis, but this year they may have noticed more activity that usual. This is because the North Wales port has once again been busy hosting cruising ships arriving this summer. So far in 2022 Holyhead Port has hosted 37 visits by cruise liners, with over 55,000 cruise passengers and providing significant

    Stena Line secures deal to buy the Eco Parks site in Holyhead

    Purchase of this major site will extend its port operations and boost the local economy20th September, London, UK: Swedish port and ferry operator Stena Line has today announced it has finalised a deal to purchase a major investment site close to its Holyhead Port, in Anglesey, North Wales. The Company has secured the winning bid for the 213-acre Eco Parks’ former Anglesey Aluminium site in Holyhead, which is a key strategic commercial and employment landbank in the region. Stena Line has owned and operated Holyhead port for 27 years. The Company has made this significant move now in

    ‘Car-cations’ are booming at Stena Line as passengers opt for ferries to avoid flight disruptions and soaring car hire costs

    28[th] July 2022, London: Stena Line, the world’s largest ferry company, has seen their travel business bounce back in Britain and Ireland in 2022. Figures for the first half of the year show that passenger numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels, while car numbers in particular are far higher than in 2019.The increase in the number of cars is most striking on the Irish Sea. With the cost of car hire in Ireland being the highest in Europe it is no surprise that people are instead opting to travel by ferry and take their own cars to either Belfast, Dublin or Rosslare. However, the level of

    Stena Line is to set sail in the Pride in London Parade

    The Swedish ferry company joins the famous celebration for the very first timeStena Line is celebrating Pride across the company and as part of its ongoing support for the LGBTQ+ community it will, for the first time, be participating in the Pride in London parade being held this Saturday 2[nd] July. This week 70 participants from the company's crews on ships sailing on the Irish Sea and North Sea will converge on London to celebrate Pride and accompany the float on its journey through the UK’s capital. The company will be presenting its new Pride float that consists of replica Stena

    Stena Line raised the rainbow Pride Flag across Europe

    The Swedish ferry company will also participate in the Pride in London ParadeFor the third year in a row Stena Line is celebrating Pride across the company. During the whole of June the rainbow flag is being flown on the company’s 37 ships and at its terminals across Europe, with the slogan ‘All aboard!’ to celebrate the company’s ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.   Being caring and welcoming is part of Stena Line’s DNA, with the aim to maintain and develop a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone and creates an even

    Stena Line’s Super-Ferries Complete €1M Makeover

    Swedish firm’s two biggest vessels get extended and upgraded facilitiesThis week the Swedish ferry company Stena Line’s two largest ferries, the Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica, have completed a €1M refit to provide brand new onboard facilities. The North Sea vessels, that sail twice daily between Harwich, in the U.K., and Hoek van Holland, in The Netherlands, were in dry-dock in the EDR Shipyard in the historic Port of Antwerp to undergo their regular annual maintenance to keep them up to the company’s high standards. While there they also received some exciting new additions to the

    1,700 People Apply For a Life Less Ordinary with Stena Line

    Huge response to ferry company’s campaign to recruit 60 positions on the Irish SeaFerry company Stena Line has been overwhelmed with the positive response from the public to its recent recruitment campaign ‘A Life Less Ordinary’, which aims to fill 60 vacant positions onboard its Irish Sea ferries. 1,700 applications were received from people across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The campaign promoted the unique nature of life onboard, with 50% time-off providing the perfect work-life balance for people wanting to live and work onboard for either a one or two-week shift and then spend

    Stena Line and Associated British Ports sign £100M deal for new ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham

    Swedish ferry company makes a major long-term commitment to Humber with a 50 year leaseStena Line and Associated British Ports (ABP) have entered into an agreement to jointly develop a new freight terminal at the Port of Immingham in the Humber region. The £100M agreement will see the Swedish ferry company operate the new terminal for the next 50 years. It is a major long-term commitment and boost for the region, where freight on routes to and from the EU has been booming since Brexit. Stena Line is one of the largest ferry operators in the world with 18 routes, and 37 vessels, operating

    Stena Line says women are the answer to the jobs crisis in shipping

    Swedish ferry company calls for diversity in a sector badly hit by Brexit and the PandemicThe shipping sector, like many other parts of the economy, has not been immune to the effects of Brexit and Pandemic. This combined double whammy has led to a shortage of people needed to fill vacant roles and address the huge skills shortage in the sector.  Stena Line believes that if the shipping industry is going to solve its jobs’ crisis, there is a simple solution; it urgently needs to encourage more women to work in careers at sea, in roles that are often still viewed as for men. With a

    DUTY-FREE BOOST HELPING FERRY GIANT GET BACK ON COURSE

    Stena Line sees huge demand from passengers keen to take advantage of onboard discountsDuty free shopping is making a big impact as it proves popular with passengers once again on routes between Ireland and Wales. Early sales figures show the huge potential it has to help the travel sector bounce back after the pandemic. Nowhere has the boost from duty free become more apparent than at Swedish ferry company Stena Line, where spend per passenger in its onboard shops saw a fourfold increase in August, on routes where passengers can now enjoy tax free shopping. With duty-free shopping back

    Two new duty free border shops to open in Holyhead and Fishguard

    Swedish retailer R&F Travel Retail has today announced plans for two new duty free border shops in Wales. The first new outlet has opened its doors in Holyhead Port this week, with the second opening in Fishguard Port later in the year. The stores will offer duty free bargains on products such as drinks, perfume and cigarettes, which can be purchased at prices up to 60% cheaper than regular retail prices due to Brexit.Both stores will be located with the ports themselves, allowing travel passengers to and from Wales to take advantage of R&F’s fantastic deals. Duty Free has been permitted to

    Stena Line adds new temporary ferry service between Holyhead and Belfast

    Leading ferry company Stena Line has confirmed details that it will be operating a new temporary weekend service between Holyhead and Belfast, starting on Fri 25[th] June.  The extra capacity on the new route from Holyhead will be available until Sunday 18 July.Stena Estrid, one of Stena Line’s newest ships will provide the service which will accommodate a mix of freight and leisure traffic, with an estimated crossing time of approximately 8 hours. Stena Line is currently experiencing very high demand on its Belfast routes to Cairnryan and Liverpool so the addition of the temporary

    Take a tour with Stena Line: three great ways to enjoy Northern Ireland

    With increasing hoop jumping to overcome for a holiday abroad, many Brits are keen to stay local and what better way than packing up the car, jumping on a ferry and taking a trip to Northern Ireland. Enjoy ancient cities, historic castles, learn about local legends, or spend time in the (many) cosy pubs.Keen to cater for the increase in demand for UK staycations, ferry company Stena Line has put together three unique tours designed to give couples an opportunity to take in the sights with minimal hassle and maximum fun. They include return ferry travel by car, 4-Star hotel stays and

    New ferry Stena Estrid is returning to the Holyhead – Dublin route

    With the expectation that travel restrictions between Ireland and Britain will be removed soon, ferry company Stena Line is bringing its new vessel Stena Estrid back to its key Holyhead – Dublin route.It will replace the Stena Horizon, which will return to its former role serving Rosslare – Cherbourg. The ships had swapped due to increased freight demand on direct routes to France and low travel volumes between Holyhead and Dublin. The end of lockdowns have resulted in freight volumes increasing again, so the company needs to switch the vessels back to their pre-lockdown roles. Paul

    Stena Line and Irish Ferries Call for Restoration of the Common Travel Area Into Ireland

    Irish Ferries and Stena Line, the two key players in Ireland’s ferry industry, are today calling for the reopening of the Common Travel Area (CTA) at the earliest opportunity. They also welcome comments made last week by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, when he talked about the possibility of restoring the Common Travel Area (CTA) between Ireland and Britain as an “initial first step” for the travel and tourism sectors.With virus levels now low in Ireland and the UK, and vaccination programmes progressing in both countries, Irish Ferries and Stena Line are calling on Ministers and industry

    ‘Duty Free’ Boosts Stena Line’s Shop Sales By Over 80%

    26th April, 2021: Swedish ferry company Stena Line’s revenue from its onboard shops for the first quarter of the year has shown a large increase on its routes between the UK and the EU compared to the same period last year. The growth is due to 'Duty Free' sales, which exceeded the company's expectations.  It shows the huge potential the onboard retail sector has to provide a much needed boost to the travel industry after lockdown.Following Brexit, 'Duty Free' sales are permitted onboard ferry routes between the UK and the EU. Passengers can make huge savings, sometimes of up to 60%,

    Stena Line aims to become the most diverse shipping company in the world doubling female management by 2022.

    The Swedish ferry company has increased the number of female managers it employs by an impressive 42% in only 5 years and has the ambitious target of ensuring they account for 30% of all management by the end of next year.Only a meagre 2% of the 1.2 million seafarers globally are women, so ferry company Stena Line is already doing a lot to challenge and change that. By working hard to tackle the gender gap, the company has increased the number of female managers to one out of every five it employs (20% of all managers) in only five years - an increase of 42%. But targets are much more

    Stena Line’s newest ship debuts on Rosslare-Cherbourg Route

    Stena Embla is the third new ship to be added to Irish Sea routes in last 12 monthsStena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new Stena Embla will make its Irish Sea debut on the Rosslare-Cherbourg service.  Originally scheduled for service on the Belfast-Liverpool route, due to the current Brexit related shift for direct routes and increasing customer demand, Stena Line has decided to temporarily deploy the Stena Embla on Rosslare-Cherbourg.  The first sailing will be the 20.25 hrs departure from Rosslare on Thursday 14[th] January 2021. Stena Embla has the capacity to carry 3,

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