Briggs Marine’s five years with Irish Ferries at busy Port of Dover
A Fife business has marked five years of providing port services to support at one of Europe’s busiest maritime gateways.
Burntisland based Briggs Marine has a long-standing partnership with Irish Ferries in and out of the Port of Dover.
Its work has also positioned Briggs Marine for future growth, with the company now exploring opportunities to expand its port and terminal operations across continental Europe.
Operating 24/7 at Dover, Briggs Marine provides a range of port and terminal services for Irish Ferries, including stevedoring, linkspan operations, terminal plant management, customs and freight administration.
A further milestone came in September 2024 with Briggs Marine’s acquisition of French port services company SCANCO, which operates in Calais and Cherbourg.
SCANCO’s services are closely aligned to Briggs Marine’s Dover operations, including vessel turnaround support and terminal operations, helping to provide consistency across both sides of the Channel.
The integration gives Briggs Marine a broader operating platform across the UK and mainland Europe, with the ability to support ferry operators in more than one market.
Iain Ross, director of port and marine services, said: “Our working relationship with Irish Ferries over the past five years shows what can be achieved through collaboration, trust and a shared commitment to operational excellence.
“The renewal of our contracts reflects that relationship and the dedication of our teams in Dover and across France. As we look ahead, we see opportunities to build on this success and further expand our presence across the region.
“The acquisition of SCANCO has been a significant step in our growth, allowing us to extend our proven approach into continental Europe. As we look ahead, we see exciting opportunities to build on this success and further expand our presence across the region.”