Plans for ferries to run from Scotland to Holland in 'advanced stage' [Scotsman]





Date: 21/08/2019

Scottish company TEC-Farragon is understood to be working to establish a ferry service between Rosyth and Eemshaven, in Holland^s Groningen area.


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