Arriving at the Basque country port of Bilbao in northern Spain, freight drivers are in a prime position for onward travel throughout southern and central Europe:
The 24-hour ferry crossing from Portsmouth International Port allows freight drivers plenty of opportunity to recuperate and arrive in Bilbao refreshed and ready for their onward journey.
Arriving at the port of Santander in the Cantabria region of northern Spain, freight drivers are perfectly positioned for onward travel throughout southern and central Europe:
The 24-hour ferry crossing from Portsmouth International Port allows freight drivers plenty of opportunity to recuperate and arrive in Santander refreshed and ready for their onward journey.
Arriving at the port of Caen in northern France, freight drivers are perfectly positioned for onward travel throughout Europe:
Sailing by day or night, freight drivers taking a ferry crossing to northern France from Portsmouth International Port have ample time to rest on board, arriving in Caen refreshed ready for their onward journey.
Arriving at the port of Le Havre in northern France, freight drivers are perfectly positioned for onward travel throughout Europe:
The overnight freight crossing to Le Harve from Portsmouth International Port gives freight drivers ample time for a meal and a good night’s sleep before the next stage of their journey.
Arriving at the port of St Malo in Brittany, freight drivers are perfectly positioned for onward travel throughout Europe:
The freight crossing to St Malo allows freight drivers ample time to prepare for the next stage of their journey.
Arriving in the Channel Island port of St Helier, freight drivers are in the capital of Jersey, an island ten miles long and six miles wide.
There is a good network of ‘A’ roads radiating across the island, but no motorways. The island has a maximum speed limit of 40 mph/64 kmh. Although Jersey, is far closer to France than the UK, it is self governing and loyal to the British crown.
In the Channel Islands, vehicles drive on the left as in Britain and road signs are written in English and French.
Arriving in the Channel Island port of St Peter Port, freight drivers are in the capital of Guernsey, an island nine miles long and three miles wide.
There is a rural road network on the island where the maximum speed limit is 35 mph/56 kmh.
Although Guernsey is far closer to France than the UK, it is self governing and loyal to the British crown.
In the Channel Islands, vehicles drive on the left as in Britain and road signs are written in English and French.
Departing from Wightlink's dedicated terminal near Gunwharf Quays, ferries are bound for the the port of Fishbourne on the north east coast of the of the Isle of Wight between Cowes and Ryde, freight drivers will find easy access to the rest of the island.
For convenience, Wightlink and Portsmouth International Port (PIP) have teamed up to offer a drop-trailer service. By arrangement, lorry drivers delivering to the Island can drop off their trailers securely at PIP at the entrance to the city and they will be moved to Wightlink’s car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road for later shipment. Island-based freight companies taking goods to the mainland can also leave their trailers at PIP and return to base by the next available sailing. Contact Wightlink on 023 9285 5260 for further information.
As the Isle of Wight is in the UK, vehicles drive on the left as on the mainland.