Satisfied Ferry Passengers - UK Ferry Market 2008

The recently published authoritative report, the UK Ferry Market - 2008, documents in 34 pages of statistical tables, graphs and commentary the major trends in the sector. There are detailed breakdowns of passengers, cars and coaches in each of the three main sectors; UK Continent, UK Ireland and the domestic routes and it can be seen where the main declines in the market have occurred in the last five years. In 2008 the market contracted by a little over 3%.

In addition to extensive statistics there are summary results of the UK Continent Ferry Market Survey 2008. which provides some insightful findings on the behaviour and and dynamics of these ferry travellers. The most important reason for UK Continent ferry travel is to take one´s own car and 86% of travellers rate the overall experience as good, very good or excellent. Only 3% would definitely not recommend their last UK Continent ferry trip to a friend.

The UK Ferry Market - 2008 compiled by IRN Research in conjunction with the PSA, is available from IRN Research at info@irn-research.com for 500 pounds sterling. Tailored made analysis of the UK Ferry Market Survey of around 16,000 responses is also available.