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DFDS AND EUROTUNNEL AGREE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DFDS and Eurotunnel agrees on terms and conditions concerning the charter of the ferries as of 2 July

Updated: 19 March 2026 | Published: 7 June 2015

Copenhagen

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DFDS has submitted a binding offer to Eurotunnel for the charter or purchase of the ferries Rodin and Berlioz with an effective date of 2 July 2015 based on terms and conditions agreed with Eurotunnel.

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