Since Guernsey publicised its decision last month, we have had to opportunity to meet with government and challenge the decisions and challenge the tender process on an arm’s length basis.
The new schedule, assuming Jersey does not select Brittany ferries next week, this presents an excellent opportunity to strengthen our connections with our French neighbours, enhancing both tourism and trade while expanding the import of food and other goods from France. We have already met with our Chamber counterparts in St. Malo to proactively seize these opportunities and ensure we maximise the benefits this schedule can bring.
While we see significant potential in this new arrangement and are committed to supporting our members through the transition, we remain concerned about the challenges it introduces. These include the loss of economies of scale, added complexity for freight logistics, and the current absence of an inter-island service. Despite these issues, we are committed to collaboration and working together to make this transition a success for our community.
