P&O Ferries has announced a new cooperation with Finnlines on freight services from Spain and Portugal.
Exporters will be able to transport goods directly to the UK through an alliance offering sailings from Zeebrugge.
P&O runs 98 ro-ro sailings a week from the British east coast ports of Tilbury, Hull and Teesport to the continental hub.
Grimaldi-owned Finnlines will connect with these routes to Spain and Portugal.
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