The company that operates ferries from Birkenhead to destinations such as Belfast has extended its deal up to the start of the 22nd century.
Stena Line will operate from the 12 Quays port and ferry terminal after signing an agreement with Peel Ports.
The Swedish company, which is one of Europe’s largest ferry route and port operators, has operated twice daily ferry services to Belfast since 2011 and this new deal will see it continue to operate there for at least another 77 years, until 2100.
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Stena Line operates six routes and 12 vessels across the region. In 2021 and 2022 it launched two new E-Flexer ferries on its Birkenhead to Belfast service, Stena Edda and Stena Embla.
Subsequently Stena Line has made further investments with the recent purchase of two sites adjacent to the 12 Quays Terminal, to provide additional freight storage for its freight customers as they continue to expand their businesses there.
Niclas Martensson, CEO of Stena Line, said: "After 12 successful years in 12 Quays our business in Birkenhead continues to flourish year-after-year.
"This deal is a sign of our long-term commitment to Birkenhead and Peel Ports, with whom we have a very strong partnership.
"We will continue to make significant investments to increase our services to our customers across the Irish Sea."
Carl-Johan Hellner, chief operating officer ports and terminals, added: "This deal signifies the strengthening of our partnership with Peel Ports.
"We have a long-term commitment to our Irish Sea customers, and together we will continue to provide value and to enable continued growth for their businesses here in Birkenhead and across this very important region for us."
David Huck, chief operating officer at Peel Ports Group, said: "We have built a highly successful partnership with Stena Line over the years for the developing of services across the Irish Sea, and we are delighted this long-term agreement reaffirms our commitment to enable further investment into Birkenhead and the Mersey cluster."
The value of the deal has not been disclosed.
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