To further develop DFDS’ logistics services, DFDS has today acquired 100% of the share capital of Haulage Shetland Ltd. headquartered in Lerwick on Shetland, Scotland. The company trades under the name of Shetland Transport. “The acquisition of Shetland Transport enhances DFDS’ service offering … [Read more...]
DFDS adds extra ship on Rotterdam – Immingham (UK)
DFDS operates two very busy freight-shipping routes from Rotterdam to the UK. And in spite of Brexit, demand for transport keeps increasing. Therefore, DFDS has decided to expand the fleet by adding a fourth vessel to the route between Rotterdam and Immingham. The extra vessel will be MV … [Read more...]
FSG wins order for two RoRo vessels
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has entered into orders for building of two further RoRo vessels with the Siem Group. The Siem Group, who took over FSG in November 2014, will charter out the vessels on long terms bareboat charter to DFDS A/S. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in … [Read more...]
Record result for DFDS on Newcastle-Amsterdam route
Award-winning ferry operator DFDS enjoyed a record year on its Newcastle to Amsterdam service in 2015, carrying more than 580,000 passengers. The result was boosted by the company’s strongest ever May to September performance, during which the two ships on the route carried more than a quarter of a … [Read more...]
New ferries for DFDS services between Dover-Calais
DFDS, welcomed its newest ferry, Côte des Dunes into Dover this afternoon, arriving into the Port of Dover on her inaugural sailing from Calais with her new DFDS livery on display. The ferry is the first of two new ships scheduled to enter service on DFDS' Dover-Calais route this month. The second … [Read more...]
DFDS named World’s leading ferry operator
DFDS has been awarded the prestigious accolade of ‘World’s Leading Ferry Operator’ at the 2015 World Travel Awards™ gala ceremony in Morocco on 12 December, for the fifth year in a row. The World Travel Awards™, hailed as the most prestigious and sought after awards … [Read more...]