Luxembourg Logistics service CLdN has unveiled one of its newest vessels during a naming ceremony at the Liverpool Cruise Port yesterday, marking its longstanding partnership with Peel Ports Group to regenerate dock infrastructure.

The MV Seraphine is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

As part of the celebration, CLdN highlighted its ongoing partnership with Peel Ports Group to renovate Brocklebank Dock, strengthening the Port of Liverpool’s position as a key logistics hub, while creating new, skilled jobs in the local area.

The event brought together CLdN and Peel Ports Group employees, customers, business partners, representatives from the Department for Transport (DfT) and local stakeholders to celebrate the naming of the landmark vessel.

Joining CLdN’s 30-strong RoRo fleet, which connects mainland Europe with the UK and Ireland, the MV Seraphine is a dual fuel vessel capable on running on conventional marine diesel or liquefied natural gas, including bio methane. 

Florent Maes, CEO at CLdN, said: “We are proud to name the MV Seraphine in Liverpool.

“The Irish Sea trades are increasingly important connections for CLdN. Our partnership with Peel Ports and our recently completed investment in Brocklebank Dock show a shared commitment to improving our infrastructure and supporting the growth of our operations in Liverpool.”

The redevelopment delivers 90,000 sqm of new surfacing for 900 trailer bays, new cargo check-in facilities and cargo camera bay, new drainage and lighting systems, an office block, upgrades to the landing pontoon and many other improvements.

The enhancements to the quayside are designed to accommodate larger, more environmentally friendly ships, with CLdN currently operating 24 sailings a week between Liverpool and Dublin.

The service has recently been expanded by a further 25% with larger vessels being deployed.

David Huck, Chief Operating Officer at Peel Ports Group, who spoke during the ceremony, said: “We are proud to support CLdN in its continued investment in Liverpool.

“The MV Seraphine signals the importance of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in modern logistics.

“It comes at an exciting time too, as the work at Brocklebank Dock will increase operational capacity, improve efficiency, and future-proof the dock to meet the evolving needs of the industry, and also boost the local community with new employment opportunities.

“We’re proud to partner with CLdN to leave a lasting positive impact and strengthen the Liverpool region’s role in the supply chain.”