France and Scotland are on the cusp of re-establishing direct ferry links between Rosyth in Fife and Dunkirk, with plans suggesting a potential launch as early as later this year. The proposed €40 billion regeneration plan at the port of Dunkirk aims to revamp its industrial heritage and reduce carbon emissions, mirroring the resilience that characterised the port during World War II.
The ambitious project is expected to bring in around €4 billion in private and public investment, including a €1.7 billion industrial revamp of contaminated land once occupied by a refinery destroyed during the war. A battery factory and biofuel for aviation production plant are among new businesses set to be established on the site.
Meanwhile, Dunkirk port is expanding its routes, including new services to the Nordic countries and South America, and is also developing a hub that will capture and liquefy carbon emissions from industry across Europe for export.
The ferry service would initially involve one ship sailing to France three times a week from Rosyth, with plans suggesting it could be run by Danish-headquartered operator DFDS. The route has been a long-standing proposal but requires new post-Brexit border facilities for veterinary checks and passport controls.
Scotland currently relies on Newcastle for daily 16-hour crossings to Amsterdam, while the proposed service would offer a more convenient option for Scottish rugby fans attending the Six Nations tournament early next year.
The project is seen as an important model for reindustrialisation efforts in Europe, particularly in communities that have lost heavy industry jobs.
The ambitious project is expected to bring in around €4 billion in private and public investment, including a €1.7 billion industrial revamp of contaminated land once occupied by a refinery destroyed during the war. A battery factory and biofuel for aviation production plant are among new businesses set to be established on the site.
Meanwhile, Dunkirk port is expanding its routes, including new services to the Nordic countries and South America, and is also developing a hub that will capture and liquefy carbon emissions from industry across Europe for export.
The ferry service would initially involve one ship sailing to France three times a week from Rosyth, with plans suggesting it could be run by Danish-headquartered operator DFDS. The route has been a long-standing proposal but requires new post-Brexit border facilities for veterinary checks and passport controls.
Scotland currently relies on Newcastle for daily 16-hour crossings to Amsterdam, while the proposed service would offer a more convenient option for Scottish rugby fans attending the Six Nations tournament early next year.
The project is seen as an important model for reindustrialisation efforts in Europe, particularly in communities that have lost heavy industry jobs.
It's all about control, my friend. And those €40 billion plans? Just a smokescreen for who really knows what they're doing... DFDS is just a front, mark my words.
This French-Scottish ferry link revival is a pretty cool idea - Dunkirk's WW2 legacy makes this port super resilient, and now they're revamping it to reduce emissions 
The €40 billion investment plan is massive 
. It's like, the ultimate example of reindustrialisation in Europe - transforming old industrial sites into hubs that support new businesses & jobs 
The carbon capture facility is also super innovative - capturing emissions from industry and exporting them abroad? Genius! 
. and have u considered the environmental impact of all them planes & boats flying around Europe? it's not like this is gonna solve climate change or anything... 
! The idea of having direct ferry links between Rosyth and Dunkirk is so exciting - can you imagine the convenience for Scottish fans heading to Six Nations? And I love how the port of Dunkirk is looking to revamp its industrial heritage while reducing carbon emissions - that's super cool 
. It's also great to see new businesses being set up, like a battery factory and biofuel plant 
Can't believe they're actually making this happen! €40 billion is a massive investment and I'm all for reviving industrial heritage. It's crazy to think Dunkirk was once destroyed during WWII and now it's becoming a hub for innovation again 
. But what about the environmental impact? All that carbon capture tech sounds like a game-changer, but we should be keeping an eye on those numbers too 
So like I was reading this news and it's crazy to think about how much money they're investing into the port of Dunkirk... €40 billion is insane! 
Like, Rosyth & Dunkirk are literally on the opposite side of the channel lol. I'm low-key hyped for the €4 billion investment tho, it's like, major business boost 
The carbon reduction plans are also fire 
. Plus, who doesn't love the idea of capturing & liquefying CO2 emissions? It's like, future tech stuff 
. I'm all about this reindustrialisation vibe - it's like, Europe is back on track! 
after all these years... it's about time they got a decent ferry service to dunkirk. 40 billion euros sounds like a lot but i guess when you're revamping an old port and making it carbon neutral, the price tag kinda makes sense 
. also, can't wait for scottish rugby fans to have an easier time getting to france for the six nations tournament 
. Now, they're trying to revamp it and make it sustainable again? It's like they're trying to recreate some kind of time machine 
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. Of course, there are logistical issues to work out, what with the EU border stuff... but I'm optimistic about this one 
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. But hey, at least now we've got some competition, right? And who knows, maybe this is the start of something big for reindustrialisation in Europe? Fingers crossed 
I mean, just imagine being able to hop on a ferry from Scotland to France and not having to deal with all those boring roads and airports... 
It's great that the port of Dunkirk is getting a revamp too - €40 billion? That's a lot of dough