Ferry and logistics company DFDS has joined forces with one of Ireland’s most formidable offshore sailors, Pamela Lee, to launch #EmpowHer racing campaign. The initiative aims to support Lee’s quest to compete in the world’s longest and most challenging solo transatlantic race in 2026, the Route du Rhum, while inspiring more women to pursue maritime careers.   

DFDS and the government of Jersey have signed a contract for Jersey’s ferry services. Over the next 20 years, DFDS will provide freight and passenger services connecting Jersey of the Channel Islands to the UK and France beginning 28 March 2025.

On December 3, 2024, it was announced that DFDS is the preferred bidder to take on the 15-year contract to provide ferry life-line freight service and passenger services to Jersey of the Channel Islands from 28 March 2025.

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 leave the space charter agreement with P&O Ferries covering the Channel’s Dover-Calais route.

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.

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

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.

DFDS has announced that it will be launching a new unaccompanied freight service from Tilbury to Calais, replacing its existing Sheerness – Calais service.

Danish Crown and DFDS enter into a historic multi-year partnership agreement that includes an intensified commitment to – jointly – ensure the transition to CO2-neutral transport. The agreement also includes the immediate deployment of six additional electric trucks.

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

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.

A new passenger service between Ireland and France will launch from Friday 5th August on the company’s Rosslare-Dunkirk route.

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 is delighted to confirm that a third vessel last week joined its Rosslare – Dunkerque fleet last week, with the first departure from Dunkerque on Wednesday 11th May.

The UK cold chain business unit of DFDS has acquired a 21,000-pallet cold store in Liverpool, two years on from taking over the lease of the facility.

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.

A sea of rainbow-coloured flags and a fight for love and identity. Sound familiar?

The team at DFDS Seaways Immingham has welcomed a famous festive delivery to the port – the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree!

DFDS becomes the first-ever maritime member of RSSB.

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.

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

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

DFDS’ main Brexit focus is now on informing small and medium sized companies about how they can and need to prepare for Brexit.

DFDS ferry hits the harbour wall in Dover on the way to Dunkirk

The UK Competition Commission ruled that Eurotunnel's acquisition of ex-SeaFrance was anti-competitive and Eurotunnel must cease ferry operations at the Port of Dover

The UK Competition Commission’s provisional findings will be announced in February 2014 and decision made in April

The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal decides that a further review is required of one aspect of the UK Competition Commission’s ruling

Changes of vessels on DFDS routes

DFDS faces increaced competition due to a new ro-ro route between Sweden and England