Stena Line has signed a deal to operate a 12 Quays port and ferry terminal in Birkenhead until the start of the 22nd century.
The company, which is one of Europe’s largest ferry route and port operators, has agreed the deal with Peel Ports.
The Swedish company has operated twice daily ferry services to Belfast since 2011 and this new deal will see it continue to operate there for at least another 77 years, until 2100.