"THE new operator of mainland Scotland's sole European ferry link will double sailings next year if there is sufficient demand, the firm that runs Rosyth port in Fife hopes. Norfolkline will relaunch thrice-weekly services between Rosyth and Zeebrugge in Belgium in May after they were abandoned by the Greek-owned Superfast last September.

Forth Ports said yesterday: "It is hoped the service will build up from the initial three sailings per week to six sailings per week, should the demand warrant it next year. The new vessel will offer both a freight and passenger service, and there is a significant amount of interest from Scotland's freight community."

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