Editing Rosslare Europort (section)

==Current services==

{|class="wikitable"
|+ Ferry services
|-
!scope="col"| Ferry company
!scope="col"| Destination
!scope="col"| Notes
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!scope="row"| [[Irish Ferries]]
| [[Pembroke Dock]]
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|-
!scope="row"| [[Brittany Ferries]]
| [[Cherbourg]]
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|-
!scope="row"| [[Brittany Ferries]]
| [[Bilbao]]
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!scope="row"| [[DFDS Seaways]]
| [[Dunkirk]]
|
|-
!scope="row"| [[Finnlines]]
| [[Zeebrugge]]
| Freight only 
|-
!scope="row"| [[Stena Line]]
| [[Fishguard]], [[Cherbourg]]
|
|}

The port predominantly handles [[RORO]] ([[roll-on/roll-off]]) cargo ships and [[ROPAX]] (roll-on/roll-off) passenger and freight vessels.  The harbour has four [[Berth (moorings)|cargo berth]]s and a fishing vessel berth.<ref name="Berths-1">{{cite web |title=Rosslare – Roll On Roll Off Services – Berths |url=http://rosslareeuroport.irishrail.ie/roll_on_roll_off_services/vessel_traffic.asp |website=rosslareeuroport.irishrail.ie |publisher=Rosslare Europort |access-date=21 June 2020 |archive-date=21 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721091534/http://rosslareeuroport.irishrail.ie/roll_on_roll_off_services/vessel_traffic.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref> Passenger [[ferries]] operate to and from Fishguard ([[Stena Line]]) and Pembroke Dock ([[Irish Ferries]]) in [[Wales]], and to Cherbourg (Stena Line and [[Brittany Ferries]]) in France. Brittany Ferries also operate from Rosslare to Bilbao in Spain.<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2020/0228/1118193-rosslare-bilboa-ferry/ Rosslare Bilbao Ferry] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229173251/https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2020/0228/1118193-rosslare-bilboa-ferry/ |date=29 February 2020 }} www.rte.ie, 28 February 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.brittanyferries.ie/ Brittany Ferries] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203132229/https://www.brittanyferries.ie/ |date=3 February 2020 }} Official Website.</ref>  [[DFDS]] operates a freight-only service from Rosslare to Dunkirk with six sailings a week in each direction,<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1127/1180829-rosslare-wexford-ferry/ Rosslare Dunkirk Ferry] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212220646/https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1127/1180829-rosslare-wexford-ferry/ |date=12 December 2020 }} www.rte.ie, 27 November 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.dfds.com/en/about/media/news/ferries-in-place/ DFDS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216141331/https://www.dfds.com/en/about/media/news/ferries-in-place |date=16 December 2020 }} Official Website.</ref>  On 4 March 2021, DFDS announced that the Dunkirk-Rosslare freight-only service would be increased to eight times a week from 1 April 2021.<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0304/1200877-rosslare/ Fourth ferry added to Rosslare-Dunkirk route] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304113935/https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0304/1200877-rosslare/ |date=4 March 2021 }} www.rte.ie 4 March 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.breakingnews.ie/business/fourth-freight-ferry-dfds-is-to-be-added-to-the-rosslare-dunkirk-route-on-april-1-1091167.html "Fourth freight ferry DFDS is to be added to the Rosslare-Dunkirk route on April 1st"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304165140/https://www.breakingnews.ie/business/fourth-freight-ferry-dfds-is-to-be-added-to-the-rosslare-dunkirk-route-on-april-1-1091167.html |date=4 March 2021 }} www.Breakingnews.ie 4 March 2021</ref>  In February 2021, Brittany Ferries announced additional (freight-only) sailings one-way only from [[Roscoff]] to Rosslare Europort and from Rosslare to [[St Malo]].<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/business/brittany-ferries-unveil-new-post-brexit-direct-ferries-to-mainland-eu-1.4474004 Brittany Ferries unveil new post-Brexit direct ferries to mainland EU: Three new ferry routes with France launched to meet business demand to avoid Britain] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202192100/https://www.irishtimes.com/business/brittany-ferries-unveil-new-post-brexit-direct-ferries-to-mainland-eu-1.4474004 |date=2 February 2021 }} [[Irish Times]], 2 February 2021.</ref>  From 7 April 2021, Irish Ferries is introducing a new twice-daily ship on the Rosslare–Pembroke route, which will be the fastest RORO vessel between Ireland and the UK (4 hours 01 minute), with capacity for 1,500 passengers, 100 freight vehicles and 700 cars depending on freight volume.<ref>[https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/irish-ferries-announces-faster-service-between-ireland-and-the-uk-40241714.html "Irish Ferries announces faster service between Ireland and the UK"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210327080643/https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/irish-ferries-announces-faster-service-between-ireland-and-the-uk-40241714.html |date=27 March 2021 }} www.independent.ie 26 March 2021</ref>  From July 2022, a new freight route between Rosslare and Zeebrugge, Belgium was  introduced by Finnlines, part of the Grimaldi Group, for a twice weekly ro-ro service between the two ports.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/new-freight-route-between-rosslare-europort-and-zeebrugge-in-belgium-to-begin-operating-next-month/41760170.html|title=New freight route between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrugge in Belgium to begin operating next month|date=16 June 2022|website=Independent.ie}}</ref>

Rosslare Europort has a Border Inspection Post since 2019, crucial for the importation of agri-food, fish or live animal products. It is the only one in Ireland outside Dublin Port. It is currently based in a 16-acre site 2&nbsp;km from the port.<ref name="ReferenceA">[https://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/news/rosslare-approved-as-border-control-post-37995042.html "Rosslare approved as border control post Europort will be one of two ports with facilities for border control checks in Ireland ahead of Brexit"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430000517/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/news/rosslare-approved-as-border-control-post-37995042.html |date=30 April 2019 }} www.independent.ie 13 April 2019</ref> Uniquely for Ireland, the new Border Inspection Post will offer a one-stop service for hauliers, as all necessary checks will be conducted on the same site (customs, agricultural and health inspections), so inspectors come to the hauliers rather than vice versa, saving them time and money.

An advantage for Rosslare is that direct sailings allow drivers to take their [[Drivers' working hours|rest periods]] during the crossing, rather than when they land in France or Spain. It appears that there is substantial demand from industry (manufacturers and producers) to use direct sailings to avoid the practical difficulties of using the landbridge such as documentation, redtape, inspections, and the need to use several [[IT]] systems.<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/brexit-truckers-arrive-fresh-and-well-fed-after-first-rosslare-dunkirk-sailing-1.4449238  Brexit: Truckers arrive 'fresh and well-fed' after first Rosslare-Dunkirk sailing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104123151/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/brexit-truckers-arrive-fresh-and-well-fed-after-first-rosslare-dunkirk-sailing-1.4449238 |date=4 January 2021 }} www.IrishTimes.com, 3 January 2021.</ref>  The same holds true for French business intent on avoiding Brexit-related delays and formalities by using the direct routes.<ref>[https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/vu-du-royaume-uni-dans-les-ports-francais-et-irlandais-un-boom-lie-au-brexit "Vu du Royaume-Uni.Dans les ports français et irlandais, un 'boom lié au Brexit'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215220628/https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/vu-du-royaume-uni-dans-les-ports-francais-et-irlandais-un-boom-lie-au-brexit |date=15 February 2021 }} Courrier International 15 February 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/953812/article/2021-03-08/malgre-le-brexit-dunkerque-est-plus-que-jamais-le-port-des-iles-britanniques "Malgré le Brexit, «Dunkerque est plus que jamais le port des îles Britanniques»"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309062614/https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/953812/article/2021-03-08/malgre-le-brexit-dunkerque-est-plus-que-jamais-le-port-des-iles-britanniques |date=9 March 2021 }} [[La Voix du Nord (daily)|La Voix du Nord]] 8 March 2021</ref>

In March 2020 Brittany Ferries commenced the Rosslare-Bilbao service which runs twice weekly, this effectively replaced their Cork Santander service.<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2020/0228/1118193-rosslare-bilboa-ferry/ New Rosslare to Bilbao ferry service sets sail] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229173251/https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2020/0228/1118193-rosslare-bilboa-ferry/ |date=29 February 2020 }} by Conor O'Kane, RTE News, 28 February 2020.</ref> Brittany Ferries also offer a seasonal service with Roscoff/St Malo in France.<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/brittany-ferries-announces-new-services-to-spain-and-france-from-rosslare-1.4155053 Brittany Ferries announces new services to Spain and France from Rosslare] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021082925/https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/brittany-ferries-announces-new-services-to-spain-and-france-from-rosslare-1.4155053 |date=21 October 2020 }} Irish Times, 29 January 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/rosslare-gives-berth-to-two-new-routes-39007837.html "Rosslare gives berth to two new routes Brittany Ferries sets sail for Bilbao from Rosslare for the first time with route to Roscoff to follow on later this month"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924143954/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexfordpeople/news/rosslare-gives-berth-to-two-new-routes-39007837.html |date=24 September 2021 }} www.independent.ie 7 March 2020</ref>

Neptune lines include Rosslare in a loop service which includes Santander, Bristol, Le Havre, Southampton and Zeebrugge, which is used to import motor vehicles.<ref name="nl">[https://www.neptunelines.com/article/187/neptune-lines-expands-network-uk-and-ireland Atlantic Loop] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122001827/https://www.neptunelines.com/article/187/neptune-lines-expands-network-uk-and-ireland |date=22 January 2021 }} Neptune Lines</ref><ref>[https://afloat.ie/port-news/port-and-shipping-news/item/35417-rosslare-europort-welcomes-new-weekly-neptune-lines-service-from-this-saturday "New Weekly Car Import Service to Rosslare Europort Operated by Neptune Lines"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020114012/https://afloat.ie/port-news/port-and-shipping-news/item/35417-rosslare-europort-welcomes-new-weekly-neptune-lines-service-from-this-saturday |date=20 October 2019 }} www.afloat.ie 4 April 2017</ref>