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Ireland’s Pamela Lee sets sail with DFDS

DFDS is sponsoring the first Irish sailor to compete in the Route du Rhum, Pamela Lee. The ferry operator will support her quest to compete in the world’s longest and most challenging solo transatlantic race in 2026, while at the same time inspiring more women to pursue maritime careers.    The 3,500 nautical mile route from St. Malo, France to Guadeloupe is a pinnacle of solo offshore sailing and is held just once ... [+]

DFDS signs up with Danish military for six more years

DFDS has signed an agreement with the Danish Defence to provide freight ferries for transport of military equipment, extending an existing contract for up to six years from 2026. Eight freight ro ro vessels are to be made available for the transport of equipment and other commodities for operations, missions, ... [+]

DFDS to launch Spain-Rotterdam route

DFDS is to launch a weekly ro ro freight service between Spain and the Netherlands with a baseload cargo provided by aluminium and energy company, Hydro. From late May, it will connect the ports of Vilagarcía, northwestern Spain and Rotterdam, offering an alternative to road transport. It will be operated ... [+]

DFDS reveals Jersey vessel plans

DFDS has confirmed that the Stena Vinga will operate on the route between Jersey and Portsmouth carrying both freight and passengers, from 28 March. She will provide five rotations per week in peak season with evening departures from Jersey and morning departures from Portsmouth.     The 125-meter-long vessel, built in 2005, has ... [+]

DFDS to deploy all-electric trucks in UK and Ireland

DFDS will become one of the biggest operators of heavy-duty electric trucks in the UK and Ireland when it introduces ten electric trucks in east and northwest England and in Ireland, with the possibility of more to follow during 2025. The ferry and logistics company says it already operates the largest ... [+]

DFDS launches UK/Poland intermodal route

DFDS has launched an intermodal sea-road-rail service between the UK and Poland, offering a substantial reduction in carbon emissions compared to previous solutions.The route consists of a ferry leg from Immingham or Felixstowe, dependent on origin to the DFDS terminal in Vlaardingen, from where cargo is shunted by road to ... [+]

DFDS to spend a billion on battery ferries

DFDS says it will invest €1 billion in battery-powered vessels as part of its previously-announced plan to electrify its operations on the English Channel. The Danish-owned operator says that it will deploy six battery electric ships on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes to carry freight and passengers. The first two will ... [+]

DFDS to study electric ferries for Channel Isles route

DFDS signed an agreement with Tasmanian ferry manufacturer, Incat for a design study for a hybrid-electric ferry that would be introduced if the Danish operator wins an upcoming tender for the future services to the Islands. The  vessel would be able to carry  both freight and passenger transport and be deployed ... [+]

DFDS reaffirms electric ferries plan

DFDS has reaffirmed its commitment to deploy a fleet of battery electric vessels on the Channel at a meeting with UK Minister for Investment and Regulatory Reform, Lord Dominic Johnson. DFDS said its long-term goal is to have up to six battery-powered vessels operating on its routes on the Channel, ... [+]

DFDS to run electric trucks in UK and Ireland

DFDS is to introduce electric trucks to its operations in the UK, Ireland and Norway as part of an expansion of its fleet. The Danish logistics company  has ordered another 100 Volvo FH Electric and FM Electric trucks to almost double its fleet to 225 and making it the largest ... [+]

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