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DFDS to acquire two new passenger ferries from Moby
DFDS has entered into an agreement with Italian ferry company Moby to exchange two passenger ferries. The company hopes to raise onboard customer experience and capacity, for both passengers and freight customers.
DFDS reveals Field to Ferry campaign to boost sustainability credentials
Award-winning ferry operator DFDS has announced the launch of its ‘Field to Ferry’ campaign following an internal review of its food produce suppliers on its channel ships from Dover to Calais and Dover to Dunkirk.
Colin Fawcus, national sales manager, UK & Netherlands, DFDS Seaways
Colin Fawcus, national sales manager, UK & Netherlands for DFDS Seaways, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have been recognised as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator by World Travel Awards.
DFDS to overhaul on-board catering on eastern Channel routes
Award-winning ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of leading ferry and cruise ship design consultancy, SMC Design, to redevelop its catering outlets on board its eastern Channel routes.
DFDS expands fleet further with latest Jinling order
DFDS has ordered a new-build ro-ro freight ferry from the Chinese Jinling Shipyard. The new build is similar to the five previously ordered freight ferries and likewise is designed to carry 6,700 lane metres of freight equivalent to around 450 trailers.
Hancy Anna Djurhûûs, global head of travel trade and retail, DFDS
Hancy Anna Djurhûûs, global head of travel trade and retail for DFDS, tells Breaking Travel News how taking the title of Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator will benefit the cruise giant.
DFDS appoints Hopcraft to key account manager role
Ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of Graham Hopcraft as its new key account manager - south.
DFDS completes Turkish ferry acquisition to boost Mediterranean presence
Following a successful first quarter in 2018, ferry operator DFDS has acquired the Turkish shipping company U.N. Ro-Ro and unveiled a substantial ship investment programme to drive continued growth in both trade and travel.
DFDS to build new Channel-going vessel
The Channel is a big and important market for DFDS. Every year, five million passengers, one million cars and 1.2 million trucks travel between Dover-Calais and Dover-Dunkerque on DFDS’ ferries.
DFDS acquires Turkish ro-ro freight operator
Danish shipping and logistics group DFDS has acquired Turkey’s largest operator of ro-ro freight ships and will be a major player in the in the strong and continuously growing trade between the EU and Turkey.
DFDS report strong profits despite Brexit threat
Ferry operator DFDS has reported another record year for 2017, with the company’s annual results released this morning showing an operating profit of DKK2.7 billion, or £321 million, last year.
Ferry operator DFDS overhauls on-board dining options
Ferry operator DFDS will refresh its restaurants on the Newcastle to Amsterdam route, as part of extensive plans to improve customer dining choices while also lowering the price. The new restaurants will launch on King Seaways and Princess Seaways from January.