Today, we welcome our newest addition to our fleet, Côte d’Opale, that was delivered to Stena and handed over to us six weeks ahead of schedule. We have signed a long-term charter agreement with Stena RoRo and the 216-metre-long ferry will become the longest ferry operating on the English Channel. To mark the delivery, a ceremony with representatives from Stena RoRo, DFDS and the shipyard was held on site and the ferry will soon embark on […]
Anders started in DFDS 11 May 1981. During the last 40 years Anders has served on several vessels; the latest 11 years onboard Pearl Seaways. Anders is a well-liked colleague who is skilled at what he does. He takes good care of the engine and all onboard Pearl sleep well when Anders is on night […]
Just look at these fantastic photos of our newbuilding on sea trial. As you might know, sea trials are conducted to test and validate the equipment and systems. At Guangzhou Shipyard International in China, it is customary to conduct two sea trials. The first sea trial is to test main functions, machinery, propulsion systems etc. The second is considered […]
Last week, we sold our ferry ‘Gothia Seaways’ to Luxembourg-based CLdN. At the same time, we acquired the freight ferry ‘Meleq’ from CLdN which we have named Acacia Seaways. Last Thursday 15 April, we said farewell to Gothia Seaways that was acquired by CldN and will be renamed Maxine. The handover was officially marked at […]
DFDS upgrades its vehicle fleet with 57 new Volvo FH trucks. With improved fuel-efficiency and driver safety, the new trucks will help us optimize logistics flows and reduce the environmental footprint of road transport. Volvo FH matches DFDS’ top priorities Our long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks continues with the investment of 57 new Volvo FH trucks. Fuel efficiency, driver safety, and reduced emissions […]
The service will start on 1st June and will offer one daily sailing in each direction between the two ports. It will be operated by the Gothia Seaways, which can carry up to 165 unaccompanied freight units (trailers or containers without drivers). The port of Sheerness, part of Peel Ports’ London Medway cluster, is located […]
A lot is happening at Guangzhou Shipyard International in China where our new combined freight and passenger ferry for the Baltic Sea is being built. On Friday 19 March, another milestone was reached as the inclining test was successfully carried out. Steen Haurum, Site Manager, says: “An inclining test’s purpose is to establish the vessel’s […]
Côte d'Opale er vores kommende kombinerede passager- og godsfærge, der er bestemt til kanalen. Det er i øjeblikket under opførelse hos AVIC WEIHAI SHIPYARD CO LTD i Kina. Da lanceringen blev tættere på, troede vi, at vi ville indhente vores Onboard Commercial Director, Steve Newbery, for at finde ud af mere om dette skib [...]
On 9 March, a total of 7555 lane meters of cargo went out of Klaipeda to Kiel and Karlshamn altogether. It is an absolute record on Baltic routes despite the pandemic related restrictions. We have strong demand, which we are able to accommodate thanks to sweeper vessels – Ark Futura and Finlandia Seaways, operating on both […]
Som du ved, bød vi Huisman Group velkommen i DFDS i december 2019. Siden da er vores erfaring, organisation og kompetencer inden for delbelastning vokset betydeligt. Nu er det tid til at udvide faciliteterne. For at sikre, at vi kan følge med i efterspørgslen og opbygge en endnu stærkere forretning, står et helt nyt lager på 12.000 kvm i Wijchen, Holland, klar i november 2021. Ud over det eksisterende lager i Wijchen vil det nye moderne lager fordoble [...]
New rules in place to fight the risk of Covid-19 infection Danish authorities have updated Covid-19 travel regulations. Three Covid-19 tests and isolation are now required for people travelling to Denmark to work. The first test must be done a maximum of 24 hours before the time of entry. Only people who can present a negative test may enter Denmark. Once they have arrived […]
Foto af Jens Vinderslev. Den 1. april introducerer DFDS en fjerde fragtfærge til den succesrige direkte færgeservice mellem Rosslare Europort i Irland og Grand Port of Dunkerque i Nordfrankrig. Den nye fragtfærge er DFDS '"Ark Dania" med en kapacitet på 188 lastbilenheder (inklusive 12 chaufførselskabsenheder og 176 uledsagede enheder / trailere). Direkte service foretrækkes af både godstransportvirksomheder og industri, da det undgår forsinkelser, grænsekontrol og kompliceret papirarbejde, der kommer [...]
Further to the latest update from DK government on travel restrictions, our service between Copenhagen – Frederikshavn – Oslo will now be suspended up to and including 5 April 2021. Our next possible sailing will be from 6 April 2021. Kasper Moos, Head of BU Group Passenger, says: “As the travel restrictions continues, we will extend the the lay-up […]
If you want an all round update on DFDS, there is no better source of information available than the full Annual Report 2020 that was just published. The CSR report is focused on our many great initiatives regarding climate, diversity & inclusion, safety and other important topics. This is reviewed in detail in a separate article. The […]
Torben Carlsens CEO-brev i DFDS 'CSR-rapport i 2020: Engagementskraften 2020 var et ekstraordinært år, der påvirkede os alle. Som transport- og logistikvirksomhed er vi vant til at blive udsat for globale begivenheder og dens indvirkning på vores infrastruktur. Imidlertid påvirkede koronapandemien os med en sådan intensitet og størrelse, at [...]
As Chinese New Year fell on our production yard in Weihai earlier this month, those working on the Côte d’Opale got a well-deserved rest. They’ve earned it as their hard work has meant the ship is almost 90% complete. As one of the largest ships on the Channel, the Côte d’Opale is well equipped for post-covid travel. It will offer a choice of dining options with plenty of […]
Scandia Seaways, Hollandia Seaways and Tulipa Seaways all caught in one shot at Vlaardingen. Thank you to Paul Lammers for sharing. After a successful maiden voyage, Scandia Seaways arrived in Vlaardingen on 8 February. Since then, work has gone into preparing the 6,700 lane metre freight ferry for the day she hits the route. Yesterday, it was finally that day. A busy crew ensured a smooth loading and made her ready for her […]
New year, new training programmes: Time to let your manager know if you’re interested in joining ZOOM, NAVIGATE, or HORIZON to develop your talent and leadership skills. “Our learning and development programmes aim to nurture our people’s need to grow and develop and support our business goals. We are pleased to be able to continue to offer them despite Covid restrictions. […]
Mange af os har gode intentioner. Vi planlægger at gå lange ture, ringe til den gamle ven, rulle yogamåtten eller lave et online kursus. Det er lettere sagt end gjort at løsrive sig fra arbejdet. Heldigvis er Senior Project Manager Karen Baurdoux og Product Marketing Manager Amanda Fellov her for at hjælpe. Frokost eller gå, alene og sammen Efter at de var vært [...]
Update: *Fire suppressed and cooling started* On 11 February, our freight ferry Gallipoli Seaways, sailing from the Pendik Port of Istanbul to the Trieste Port of Italy, was passing from the exit of Dardanelles Strait when a fire broke out in one of the vehicles on the main deck of the ship for reasons currently […]
The UK has left the EU. It means new processes and more paperwork for DFDS and its freight customers working between the UK and EU. Despite years of preparation, the post-Brexit period caused challenges and delays. Extensive form filling, extra inspections and other needs were impossible to foresee. A range of factors including confusion over paperwork were responsible. Easier customs processes This is now becoming manageable. DFDS can offer clearance services that provide a much easier customs process. Eddie Green is the head of DFDS’s cold chain business unit. “From across England and […]
DFDS har en ny god færgerute mellem Irland og Frankrig. Det giver direkte og papirløs transport mellem EU-lande. Det er allerede populært og nyder næsten 100%-brug fra dag ét. DFDS startede en ny god færgerute Rosslare og Dunkerque den 2. januar 2021. Det giver lastbilchauffører direkte og papirløs transport mellem EU-lande. Det […]
Positive signs after a tough year for DFDS in Turkey. DFDS’ business in the Mediterranean grew two per cent on the same period last year. This small growth is a positive sign given the global impact of Covid-19 in 2020. DFDS expects to continue this in 2021. Turkey felt the pandemic effects like every other […]
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