Erika Markvardsen is appointed Chief People Officer at DFDS as Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel is stepping down from her position to pursue an opportunity outside DFDS. Erika Markvardsen will formally step into her new role end of May.

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.

Global ferry operator DFDS continues to make waves across Europe following a record-breaking award-win at the prestigious World Travel Awards.

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.

At DFDS, we are deeply saddened by the tragic and devastating war in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all those directly and indirectly affected.

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

It’s crucial that we take care of our bodies AND our minds, and mental support can take many forms.

From finance to a life at sea