Dfds Seaways News
Côte des Dunes joins DFDS Calais-Dover route
The new ships will join Calais Seaways on the service, enhancing DFDS’ daily schedule of sailings between Dover and Calais to up to 30 per day. When combined with DFDS’ three ferries on the Dover-Dunkirk route, DFDS will now operate the largest fleet on the Dover Strait, with up to 54 daily sailings to the two French ports.
DFDS Seaways takes top World Travel Awards title in Sardinia
DFDS Seaways has been awarded the prestigious accolade of Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015 in Sardinia, Italy for the fourth year in a row. The World Travel Awards, hailed as the premier awards programme for the travel and tourism industry, are designed to recognise commitment to excellence throughout the global travel, tourism and hospitality sector.
DFDS secures agreement on Dover-Calais route
DFDS has announced that an agreement between the staff representatives of SCOP-SeaFrance, Eurotunnel and DFDS, concerning the release of the Channel ferries Rodin and Berlioz, has been reached with the assistance of the French transport minister. As part of the agreement, DFDS is committing to the employment of 202 former SCOP-Seafrance employees in its French organisation.
DFDS Seaways appoints Rooster PR in UK
Having successfully navigated its way through a competitive pitch process, Rooster has taken on the corporate and trade PR brief for DFDS Seaways. DFDS is northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company, operating four outbound passenger routes from the UK and with a network of around 30 routes and 50 freight and passenger ships.
DFDS services return to normal as Calais port blockade ends
French officials have said the blockade in Calais will be lifted and the port of will re-open fully from noon today. The news follows a meeting at the ministry of transport in Paris, with the participation of SCOP SeaFrance, Groupe Eurotunnel and DFDS Seaways.
DFDS Seaways reroutes vessels around Calais strike
DFDS Seaways is continuing to divert a fourth ship to its Dover-Dunkirk service for the 16th day in a row as on-going strike action by former MyFerryLink workers continues to prevent the company from operating a full service into Calais. Carsten Jensen, senior vice president and head of DFDS Seaways in the UK commented: “We would like to reassure all our customers that we are open for business on the Channel, with the Calais Seaways continuing to operate on the Dunkirk route alongside our three normal ships.”
Strikes continue at French ports for third day
Passenger at the Port of Calais continued to be hit by disruption this morning as a strike by ferry workers entered a third day. MyFerryLink workers walked out on Monday over the sale of the company’s ferries to the rival firm DFDS Seaways. The sale is expected to be completed tomorrow, when MyFerryLink will also cease operations.
Strikes continue to disrupt Calais ferry services
Passengers are again being hit by disruption as port workers stage demonstrations in Calais. Thousands of travellers are stranded on both sides of the English Channel as workers protest against the acquisition of MyFerryLink by rival DFDS Seaways.
DFDS Seaways welcomes Malo Seaways to Dover-Calais route
Award-winning ferry operator DFDS Seaways has welcomed Malo Seaways to its Dover-Calais service. Named in honour of the French coastal city, Malo Les Bains, which is located north of Dunkirk, the new ship brings DFDS Seaways’ Dover-France fleet back up to five ships, following the departure of Dieppe Seaways. She joins Calais Seaways on the Dover-Calais service, offering passengers a comfortable and easy 90 minute crossing between the UK and France.
DFDS Seaways launches Priority Boarding and Sea View Lounge Access
Passengers travelling with award winning ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, can now upgrade bookings to include access to the Sea View Lounge and priority boarding for cars on its Dover-Dunkirk service. The newly rebranded Sea View Lounge provides the perfect setting for a relaxed crossing and includes a selection of complimentary hot and cold drinks.
DFDS Seaways confirms replacement ferry on Calais Service
Award-winning ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, has confirmed that it will be adding Stena Nordica to its Dover-Calais service. The new ship will bring DFDS Seaways’ Dover-France fleet back up to five ships and will replace Dieppe Seaways, which was returned to its owner at the end of November. The ferry will need to go into dry dock for a refit and rebrand before it can join Calais Seaways on the Dover-Calais service, but she is expected to be ready for business in the next couple of months.
DFDS Seaways claims top World Travel Awards crown
DFDS Seaways has been awarded the prestigious accolade of World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the 2014 World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Anguilla for the fourth year in a row. The World Travel Awards, hailed as the premier awards programme for the travel and tourism industry, celebrates excellence throughout the global travel, tourism and hospitality sector.