http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/ en david.simpson@seaview.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-05-21T10:29:01+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/tunnel-opening-speeds-journey-to-portsmouth-international-port/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/tunnel-opening-speeds-journey-to-portsmouth-international-port/#When:06:49:59Z A revolution speeding up journeys to and from Portsmouth International Port begins today (July 27) with the opening of the UK's longest land road tunnel.The tunnel will dramatically improve journey times along the A3 -  the main link between the cruise and ferry port and London. Hindhead Tunnel will reduce travel time to Portsmouth’s ferry terminal by up to 25 minutes Historically, Hindhead has always been a bottleneck on the A3, with rush hour jams often adding more than an hour to driving times. The frustration will end as four miles of new dual carriageway are opened, including the 1.2 mile, two bore tunnel. This will bypass Hindhead completely, allowing traffic to make the journey in less than five minutes. Average journey times are likely to be reduced by around 25 minutes, but motorists driving in peak hours and on public holidays will notice an even greater improvement. The Highways Agency claims the tunnel will offer reliable journey times, unhindered by the problems long associated with driving through Hindhead. Martin Putman, Portsmouth International Port manager, said: “The Hindhead Tunnel is going to make the journey from London and the South East even easier, with less time spent in the car or on a coach. “It should make for a more relaxing journey to the port, and leave time to enjoy the excellent new facilities in our brand new passenger terminal.” Ferry News, Travel Updates 2011-07-27T06:49:59+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/ld-lines-introduces-new-port-self-check-in-and-booking-system/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/ld-lines-introduces-new-port-self-check-in-and-booking-system/#When:12:12:31Z LD Lines is the first cross channel ferry operator to pioneer new technology with the introduction of self check-in facilities on one of its four major routes – the first being the service between Portsmouth asnd Le Havre.The first phase saw the installation of foot passenger self check-in kiosks in Le Havre and Portsmouth and bookings and ticket sales will alsobe made available via this same facility. LD Lines is alsom introducing vehicle and passengers self check-in facilities in these same two locations for the start of the peak summer season. Managing director Christophe Santoni said: “As well as enjoying the on board experience, it is very important that all our customers are provided with an efficient, hassle-free service at our ports. While passengers will still be able to choose the traditional check-in methods, this new facility will provide a modern, fast and convenient alternative, further improving levels of service.” Ferry Operators, LD Lines, Ferry News, Travel Updates 2010-06-23T12:12:31+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/ld-lines-takes-on-ramsgate-ostend-route/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/ld-lines-takes-on-ramsgate-ostend-route/#When:14:27:48Z LD Lines is to start operating a Ramsgate to Ostend passenger service in March, 2010.It has joined forces with Transeuropa Ferries to launch a freight and passenger ferry service, initially operating one vessel together. Starting between March 15 and 30 , the two companies will co-operate on commercial aspects of the route with LD Lines taking a lead in the development of the tourist passenger business. Ferry Operators, LD Lines, Travel Updates 2010-02-08T14:27:48+00:00