DFDS has entered an agreement with the Danish Defence to provide freight ferries for the transport of military equipment. At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, the partnership will support military operations and missions. The contract extends the scope of the current contract and starts in 2026, running for up to six years.

The Oslo-Frederikshavn-Copenhagen journey continues with new owners as DFDS is parting ways with the historic route. DFDS has operated the route since 1867 serving millions of passengers and generations of families.

DFDS is set to become one of the biggest operators of heavy-duty electric trucks in the UK with the introduction of 10 electric trucks to deliver goods in east and northwest England and in Ireland.

DFDS will sell mini-cruise route between Norway and Denmark to Swedish shipping company Gotlandsbolaget. The decision will ensure that the route receives the future focus and investments needed to further develop, while DFDS strengthens the focus on its core business within freight, passenger transport and logistics. The sale price is around DKK 400m.

DFDS’ female cadet programme Waves of Talent is expanding to the Strait of Gibraltar with a new partnership agreement with the Higher Institute of Maritime Studies (ISEM) in Morocco to increase the representation of women in the shipping industry.

DFDS is announcing a substantial €1 billion investment in battery electric vessels, marking its unwavering commitment to decarbonising maritime traffic in the English Channel.

During the past year, H2 Energy and DFDS have worked together on a project to analyse the feasibility of retrofitting large ferries with a hydrogen propulsion system. Now, the project has been finalized contributing with important knowledge for further analysis on the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel for sea and road transport. The project was supported by the Danish Maritime Fund.

DFDS acquires international transport network connecting Türkiye and Europe from Ekol Logistics, strengthening DFDS’ market position in the transport corridor between Türkiye and Europe. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q4 2024, pending EU merger control approval.

DFDS places order for yet another 100 Volvo electric trucks which will almost double the number of electric trucks in its fleet. The new electric trucks will be deployed in markets across Europe to meet the growing customer demand for e-mobility solutions, consolidating DFDS’s green ambitions and further cementing that DFDS has the largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks on the continent.

Roskilde University and DFDS have entered into a partnership agreement that will contribute to new digital solutions for reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions in shipping and other transport sectors.

10 electric trucks will deliver goods to 365discount, Kvickly/SuperBrugsen and Brugsen supermarkets in Jutland, Denmark after Coop and DFDS have entered into a new strategic partnership.

Import Control System 2 (ICS2) entering Europe 1 June 2024

Following a visit by the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Olivier Becht, DFDS commits to investing in battery-powered vessels to decarbonise the maritime traffic across the English Channel.

DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Estron Group to strengthen our European and UK network within our Dry Logistics.

DFDS has started using electric trucks in the Klaipėda region. A total of three all-electric heavy vehicles will operate in the port area. These are the first commercial e-trucks in Lithuania.

Arla, Danish Crown, DFDS and DSV have teamed up in a new partnership to develop a climate-neutral transport corridor between Denmark and the UK. The ambition for the partnership is to transport Arla’s and Danish Crown’s products from farms in Denmark to consumers in the UK with zero impact on the environment.

At DFDS, our awareness of how our ferry and logistics activities impact biodiversity is growing. We are taking essential steps to protect marine life in the Mediterranean around the Southern part of Greece, a critical habitat for endangered sperm whales.

The iconic Copenhagen Pride Parade will become the first Pride Parade in the world to change to use 100% electric vehicles. This is a huge step towards creating a more sustainable event while promoting human rights and LGBTI+ equality. And it could not have been done without the supportive partnerships of DFDS, Volvo Trucks, and PrideUP, Copenhagen Pride’s in-house agency.

DFDS and Aarhus University join forces on a new business PhD project that will bring new perspectives to the green transition challenges that face the maritime industry.

DFDS is awarded a grand contract with kitchen appliances giant Miele for its warehouse solutions in the Nordics. The ability to offer high-quality, long term and flexible service was the decisive factor for Miele to choose DFDS as its logistics partner in the Nordics.

Today, 3 March 2023, DFDS launches a new fleet of 20 electric trucks in Gothenburg, Sweden. The fleet in Gothenburg, which will grow with an additional 30 electric trucks, forms a significant portion of the 125 electric Volvo trucks which DFDS expects to be in service by the end of 2023. The introduction of electric trucks is an important step in the company’s transition towards greener transport solutions.

30,000 litres of clean drinking water is right now on its way on a DFDS Ferry to Ukraine to alleviate the immediate needs of civilians caught in the war.

DFDS, a leading European transport and logistics provider, has agreed to acquire the family-owned McBurney Transport Group for a debt-free price of DKK 1.2 billion.

By the end of 2023, part of the DFDS ships that dock in Vlaardingen will receive electricity via a shore power installation. Rotterdam Shore Power B.V, a joint venture of Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, will supply this shore power. For now, Jinling roll-on-roll-off vessels for scheduled service to and from Immingham will use the shore power installation. The installation will be constructed by Actemium and has been partially made financially possible by subsidies from the central government and the province of South Holland.

In November this year, DFDS opened its first dry- warehouse and logistics office near Poznan, Poland, close to the East-German border.

Today, 16 November 2022, DFDS deploys its first electric truck (e-truck) into the DFDS fleet and makes the company one step closer to operating a green corridor in one of Europe’s central logistic hubs.

On 1. September, DFDS joins a new e-methanol partnership with Liquid Wind, Stena Line and Gothenburg Port. A partnership to significantly increase the production of e-methanol.

DFDS reported strong revenue growth of 67% due to passengers returning much faster than expected, alongside higher freight earnings. EBITDA increased 63% to DKK 1.46bn. Based on the strong performance, DFDS has upgraded its outlook for the full year.

DFDS has entered into an agreement to acquire Dublin-based Lucey Transport Logistics Ltd. This further strengthens DFDS’ logistics offering and allows DFDS to offer more comprehensive domestic and international solutions.

DFDS reported strong revenue growth of 52%, driven by acquisitions, higher freight and passenger volumes. EBITDA increased 9% to DKK 822m

Today, DFDS & primeRail signed an agreement to become one company as DFDS acquires the German rail operator company. The acquisition strengthens DFDS' rail offerings and is a testament to DFDS' ambition to find sustainable ways to continue providing reliable and valuable services. The acquisition also marks the launch of a new Rail business area in DFDS.

DFDS is excited to announce that we are introducing a new rail freight service from Séte to Calais. The new rail service connects London with Yalova in Turkey, as of 17th May. This will shorten transport time between London and Istanbul.

The acquisition of the Danish freight forwarder provides our customers with a greater range of transport options between Western Europe, the Baltic, Central Eastern Europe and CIS countries.

Since the beginning of 2021, DFDS has been increasing its activity in the port of Trieste.

DFDS orders an additional 25 electric trucks, adding to the 100 electric trucks ordered in October 2021. Deploying electric trucks is one action DFDS takes to reduce C02 emissions by 45% in 2030.

A circular economy is an economic system of closed loops where raw materials, components, and products lose as little value as possible. DFDS’ Circular Lead Ulrika Kron explains how she sees circularity as a tool for DFDS to transition into a more sustainable business.

This week DFDS released its Q3 financial results, making it clear that the global logistics crisis also impacted DFDS’ earnings.

We are very excited about the arrival of the first shipment of 650 new trailers from Krone at DFDS Logistics.

We have agreed with GA Åkerierna to acquire all of the company’s assets. This will further strengthen our opportunities to enter new segments and grow our logistics business in Sweden.

​​​​​​​The new DFDS headquarters is designed with sustainability in mind. From the building's materials to how we source furniture to waste management and green commuting options – our new work home is built for the people in it and the life surrounding it.

A new shore power facility was inaugurated today at the DFDS terminal in Copenhagen by, among others, Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Lars Weiss. The facility significantly reduces the ships’ CO2 emissions while they are in port, thus ensuring cleaner air for the benefit of the environment and even more so for the neighbours on Østerbro.

On 15 October, a group of female developers from ReDI, an organisation that works to provide immigrant and refugee women with more digital education and improve their position on the Danish job market, came to Harbour House to hear what DFDS offers as a tech employer.

DFDS places large commercial order of electric Volvo trucks which is one of the largest heavy-duty electric truck orders to date.

DFDS and CH Square will establish two new logistics centres totalling 60 000 m2 in Sweden.

We have, together with over 150 industry leaders and organizations, called for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050. The private sector is already taking important steps to decarbonize global supply chains. Now governments must deliver the policies to make zero emission shipping the default choice by 2030.

In January 2021, DFDS signed an agreement with the owners of HSF Logistics Group, one of Europe’s leading cold chain logistics providers, to acquire the shares in the company. On 14 September, the two companies completed the transaction of shares to make HSF Logistics Group a part of DFDS.

New acquisition spearheads eastern European expansion

DFDS can accelerate its climate action strategy in an effort to decarbonize the maritime sector sooner than expected.

DFDS Peterborough gets 25% of its electricity from the sun

DFDS Environmental, Social, and Governance efforts are now going to be reported with every Quarterly Report

The half-year shipping volumes in 2021 for the Cuxhaven-Immingham route exceed expectations and gives hope for continued successful development in the second half of 2021.

DFDS Mediterranean Business Unit is investing more in intermodal transport solutions that combine ferry and rail transport. Around 50% of all freight volumes passing through DFDS’ Trieste terminal is already today transported by rail to destinations in Europe

Gates at DFDS’ Logistics and Gothenburg RoRo Terminal Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, will allow self-driving trucks to enter and leave without stopping.

The work to establish a shore power facility at the DFDS Seaways ferry terminal in Copenhagen is in full swing. The initiative is a joint collaboration between CMP and DFDS, with the Swedish company Actemium as contractor and COWI as technical advisor.

Our short-term climate action plan is to reduce emissions by 45 % from 2008 to 2030. The main focus is on upgrading existing vessels. We recently upgraded and rebuilt Dover Seaways’ propulsion and control system. The goal is fuel savings.

In August, DFDS will launch a new project to operate its first electric truck. The truck from Volvo Trucks will during a test phase transport parts to their truck factory near Gothenburg as well as gather the necessary data and experience to upscale and build a sustainable supply chain.

Recognizing Seafarers as key workers and giving them priority access to Covid -19 vaccines

DFDS joins Danish Standards' effort to establish a transparent process to compare the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of different technologies in the shipping industry.

DFDS upgrades its vehicle fleet with 57 new Volvo FH trucks. With improved fuel efficiency and driver safety, the new trucks will help DFDS optimize logistics flows and reduce the environmental footprint of road transport.

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Expanding part-load business with a new warehouse in November 2021.

DFDS has partnered with major Danish organisations including Arla, Maersk, Danish Crown and DLG in Power-to-Ammonia, a new alternative fuel project.

Torben Carlsen’s CEO letter in DFDS’ 2020 CSR Report

Investors and banks take an increasing interest in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) reporting when they assess a company’s valuation, loan terms, and investment attractiveness.

Today, DFDS has entered into an agreement to acquire HSF Logistics Group, one of Europe’s leading cold chain logistics providers to meat producers and other food producers that operates temperature-controlled supply chains.

35,000 m2 storage space. That is the capacity which DFDS will be able to offer customers when it adds a brand-new warehouse and centre of contract logistics excellence in the new and attractive industrial area in Borås, Sweden.

DFDS is increasing the share of Volvo trucks in its fleet with the delivery of 27 new FH Globetrotter tractor units, each specified with Volvo’s intelligent I-See predictive cruise control that analyses and adapts to gradients ahead for maximum fuel saving.

DFDS is part of a partnership that was granted EUR 20 million EU funding for the development of automated driving systems for heavy vehicles

DFDS invested in the start-up biofuel company MASH Energy in 2019 because we want to replace fossil fuels with sustainable ones. B11 blend biofuel now ready to be tested at our partner’s Alfa Laval’s facility in Aalborg, Denmark.

DFDS and its partners have applied for EU support for development of a ferry powered by electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell which only emits water.

A diverse company is a solid company, but we have a way to go when it comes to gender

DFDS’ operating result benefits from a very resilient freight ferry business.

DFDS has been planning for the consequences of Brexit for years and now has the people, systems, and processes in place to ease the transition for customers. If customers are worried about their customs processes, DFDS can take care of them.

We will reduce emissions by 45 % from 2008 to 2030 through upgrades to existing vessels. New hull coating on four of our new Jinling vessels is expected to reduce our annual C02 emissions by 10,000 tons.

New travel restrictions due to mutated coronavirus will not affect sailings on DFDS routes.

Last week, 200 managers worked on concrete ways of making DFDS even more diverse and inclusive, at this year’s Management Conference. Our differences make us stronger and in Covid-19 times, it is more important than ever to have and foster an inclusive work-environment, for us all to strive, grow and not feel isolated.

Vlaardingen has introduced digital document handling via tablets, to reduce physical contact and unnecessary paper.

DFDS and Danish Crown signed a contract that extends our cooperation on transport of meat to the UK by 2.5 years.

Getting the house in order is the third track in our Climate Plan and deals with the 10% of our total emissions not derived from ships: facilities, terminal equipment, trucks in logistics, how our buildings consume energy and what vehicles we use all matter when we measure our impact. Reducing our carbon footprint requires everyone’s efforts.

By 2050, DFDS will replace fossil fuel with the new generation of zero emission fuel. The long-term tonnage adaption plan is one of three tracks in our DFDS climate plan. It focuses on our new generation of ships, and the new infrastructure that it will require.

Our ambitious plan to reduce climate gas emissions will help make us climate neutral by 2050. The short term goal is to reduce emissions by about 45% from 2008 to 2030 through continuous improvement.

Nel, Everfuel and Haldor Topsøe join Ørsted, Mærsk, Copenhagen Airports, DSV Panalpina, SAS and DFDS to establish one of the world’s largest electrolyser and sustainable fuel production facilities – and apply for double-digit grant from Innovation Fund Denmark.

When DFDS resumes the Copenhagen – Oslo ferry operation on 25 June, the ferries will also service Frederikshavn – Oslo. There will be daily sailings on both routes.

Copenhagen Airports, A.P. Moller - Maersk, DSV Panalpina, DFDS, SAS and Ørsted have formed the first partnership of its kind to develop an industrial-scale production facility to produce sustainable fuels for road, maritime and air transport in the Copenhagen area. The partnership brings together the demand and supply side of sustainable fuels with a vision to realise what could become one of the world’s largest electrolyser and sustainable fuel production facilities. The project can spearhead the maturation of sustainable fuels while creating jobs and new value chains to reinforce Denmark’s role as a green energy leader.

With the acquisition of Colley Brothers Ltd in Grimsby, DFDS is further strengthening its services to the UK Seafood Industry.

Despite the Brexit uncertainty, DFDS has set the course towards a 4 % growth in revenues in 2020 driven by the initiatives introduced as part of the company’s Win23 strategy. Win23 will drive growth by focusing on initiatives in four strategic pillars.

To further expand and develop DFDS’ European logistics services, DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Finnish logistics company Freeco Logistics based in Turku, with additional offices in Vantaa, Finland, and Tallinn, Estonia.

To further expand and develop DFDS’ European logistics services, DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Dutch logistics company Huisman Group BV headquartered in Wijchen.

Econowind and Green Shipping project installed on Lysbris Seaways.

Niklas Andersson to become new EVP and Head of Logistics Division. Eddie Green to move back to the UK to head all DFDS Cold Chain business.

The start-up company MASH Energy ApS produces bio-oil from agricultural waste. The CO2 neutral biofuel can be used in ships, and the residual product is an effective fertiliser. With its investment of up to DKK 10 million, DFDS is now co-owner of the company and co-responsible for developing a commercially viable alternative to fossil fuels. The plan is to work towards testing the fuel on a DFDS vessel.

Niels Smedegaard, newly elected Chairman of Danish Shipping and Anne Steffensen, Managing Director of Danish Shipping. Along with Niels, she hosted Danish Shipping’s successful Annual Day, which took place today 24 May, just after the association’s Annual General Meeting.

DFDS’ Italian logistics activities are to be restructured following unsatisfactory results.

In 2018, DFDS will invest in further development of digital capabilities to enhance the customer experience and gain operational efficiencies. This is expected to entail additional costs of around DKK 100m as well as increased investments.

​​​DFDS' acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Dutch company Alphatrans Group BV has been approved by the German competition authority.

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To further expand and develop DFDS' European logistics services, DFDS has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Dutch company Alphatrans Group BV head-quartered in Rotterdam.

DFDS is activating its entire network to contribute to the important fight against breast cancer.

DFDS' logistics activities based in Belfast have been restructured to focus operations and improve the return on invested capital.

DFDS is setting up a road service office in Vilnius to offer customers efficient road transport of part and full loads to and from the UK. It will also include a very fast service between Lithuania and Germany, Italy and other countries as well as full loads and special cargoes.

DFDS Logistics Division has started using biofuel for our own trucks in Gothenburg.

DFDS invests Euro 22 million for approximately 1000 trailers and containers to ensure quality service and accommodate the growing business and special contracts.

DFDS acquires Karlshamn Express AB to expand logistics services in Sweden, the Baltics, Russia and the neighbouring countries