Transport Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/business-news/transport/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:36:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Transport Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/business-news/transport/ 32 32 Alderney Runway Project remains on track, says States of Alderney https://channeleye.media/alderney-runway-project-remains-on-track-says-states-of-alderney/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:10:38 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71715 The States of Alderney has moved to reassure islanders that the Alderney Runway Rehabilitation Project remains on track, despite recent public speculation surrounding potential delays and airport closure periods. In a statement the States acknowledged that some elements of the original programme had experienced slippage, largely linked to delays during the early stages of the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 5 June 2026 at 08:10 GMT.]]> DFDS reports rise in Jersey passenger numbers ahead of summer season https://channeleye.media/dfds-reports-rise-in-jersey-passenger-numbers-ahead-of-summer-season/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:23 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71689 Passenger numbers on DFDS ferry services to and from Jersey increased during May, with more than 16,000 people travelling during the half-term period and growth recorded across all three routes. Overall passenger numbers were up 20% compared with May last year, according to the ferry operator, with the strongest increase seen on the St Malo […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 5 June 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> DFDS acquires Stena Vinga ferry https://channeleye.media/dfds-acquires-stena-vinga-ferry/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:40:55 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71128 DFDS has announced the acquisition of ferry Stena Vinga from Swedish ferry operator Stena Line. The vessel is currently on charter and has been a part of DFDS’s Jersey fleet since the launch of the service in March 2025. It operates between Jersey and UK and France carrying both freight and passengers. “The addition of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 May 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Guernsey turns down DFDS inter-islands service proposal https://channeleye.media/guernsey-turns-down-dfds-inter-island-service-proposal/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:10 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70722 Guernsey’s Committee for Economic Development has considered a proposal submitted by DFDS in February to operate an inter-island ferry service using the ‘Stena Vinga’, arriving in Guernsey from Jersey on a Friday evening and returning to Jersey late afternoon on Monday. As part of its assessment, the Committee undertook detailed engagement with Guernsey Ports and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 April 2026 at 15:20 GMT.]]> ATF Fuels to join Jersey supply system as greener fuel options paused https://channeleye.media/atf-fuels-to-join-jersey-supply-system-as-greener-fuel-options-paused/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:24:33 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70540 ATF Fuels is to move to Jersey’s centralised fuel supply system amid rising supply chain costs, with some renewable fuel blends set to be paused in the short term. The company confirmed it will now source fuel through La Collette Terminal Limited, aligning its supply with other providers on the Island following a review of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 April 2026 at 07:24 GMT.]]> Alderney and Jersey confirm extension of Finistair air service to Brest for 2026 season https://channeleye.media/alderney-and-jersey-confirm-extension-of-finistair-air-service-to-brest-for-2026-season/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:20:11 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70382 The Economic Development Committee has confirmed the continuation of the Finistair air service linking Alderney, Jersey and Brest for an extended period during the 2026 summer season, following the success of the two month trial operated in 2025. The service will operate twice weekly, on Fridays and Sundays, from the last week of May through […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 April 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Fewer than half satisfied with off-island travel links, survey finds https://channeleye.media/fewer-than-half-satisfied-with-off-island-travel-links-survey-finds/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:40:37 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70287 Residents in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man report low levels of satisfaction with off-island travel, according to new research by Island Global Research. The survey, conducted between 7th January and 1st February 2026, asked residents about the cost, reliability and choice of destinations available by air and sea, as well as their confidence […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 March 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Alderney air service discussions focus on reliability and community concerns https://channeleye.media/alderney-air-service-discussions-focus-on-reliability-and-community-concerns/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:13 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70237 The States of Alderney have met with senior representatives from Aurigny and the CEO of Skybus to discuss ongoing challenges with the island’s air services and potential improvements ahead of the summer season. The meeting followed a public protest at Alderney Airport and covered operational and strategic issues affecting connectivity, including service reliability, aircraft availability, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 March 2026 at 09:30 GMT.]]> Crown Dependencies sustainable transport charity supported by Mourant https://channeleye.media/crown-dependencies-sustainable-transport-charity-supported-by-mourant/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:28:45 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70110 Cycling, walking and bus travel has been boosted with Mourant stepping-up to the role of lead sponsor of the island-based sustainable transport charity, the Better Journeys Project. The support from Mourant will help encourage more islanders to think differently about how they get about, and will ensure that Better Journeys Week will be bigger and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 March 2026 at 12:28 GMT.]]> Brittany Ferries to market Islands Unlimited inter island sailings https://channeleye.media/brittany-ferries-to-market-islands-unlimited-inter-island-sailings/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:40:14 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69701 Brittany Ferries has concluded an agreement with Islands Unlimited to market the local company’s sailings for the 2026 season. Under the new arrangement, Islands Unlimited’s service between Guernsey and Jersey, operating up to five days per week from March through to October, will be available through Brittany Ferries’ reservations system and website. The service will […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 March 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]>