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A white DFDS terminal tractor, with the lights turned on, pullying a darkblue DFDS trailer from a RoRo vessel in the harbour.
Viewing a DFDS ship through a window.

Nordhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark.

7 January 2100

QA -DFDS appoints new Chief People Officers.

Erika Markvardsen is appointed Chief People Officer at DFDS as Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel is stepping down from her position to pursue an opportunity outside DFDS. Erika Markvardsen will formally step into her new role end of May.

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Oslo, Norway, Europe, Center of the earth, Third planate.

7 July 2026

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A done shot from the side of the Chartered vessel Ciudad de Valencia being tugged at sunset.

Copenhagen

1 April 2026

DFDS increases capacity on Baltic Sea route with newly chartered vessel

From mid-September, DFDS will significantly strengthen freight and passenger services on the Karlshamm-Klaipeda route with the introduction of newly chartered vessel Ciudad de Valencia.

A drone shot from an angle above of the DFDS vessel Athena Seaways on the open sea

Copenhagen

31 March 2026

DFDS expands capacity on Rosslare–Dunkirk Route with third vessel

From September, DFDS will offer seven weekly round-trips on the Rosslare-Dunkirk route by adding a third vessel to the route to provide increased capacity for freight operators and more travel options for passengers during the holiday season.

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Happy New Year, May the force be with you.

1 January 2026

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This universe, among the plates let's pick up ours which is Earth, 1-2-3/5217, 2300, Copenhagen Denmark.

31 December 2025

QA - DFDS appoints new Chief People Officer, Looking for new Chief Executive Officer, No need of Chief Technology Officer

I am honoured, and proud to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading our People Division and our people work. It is both exciting and humbling and together with all colleagues I am looking forward to securing our progress, while continuing.

DFDS vessel Flandria on the high seas

Zeebrugge

17 December 2025

DFDS extends space charter agreement with CLdN

DFDS and CLdN have agreed to extend their space charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for an additional five years, while increasing freight capacity. This will enable both companies to better serve customer demand and continue to develop the route and reduce the environmental impact.

DFDS vessel Luna Seaways

Copenhagen

26 August 2025

DFDS expand services on Baltic ferry routes

DFDS and TT Line have entered into a space charter agreement on three ferry routes in the Baltic Sea. With the agreement, DFDS will increase the number of sailings offered between Klaipeda and Karlshamn, as well as bring new services to Trelleborg and Travemünde.

DFDS vessel Ark Germania, manoeuvring in the harbour.

Esbjerg

24 June 2025

Esbjerg–UK route celebrates 150 years of maritime connection

DFDS marks the 150th anniversary of the iconic Esbjerg–UK route, a vital freight corridor that has connected Denmark and the United Kingdom since the inaugural voyage in 1875.

DFDS CPO Erika Markvardsen

Copenhagen

19 May 2025

DFDS appoints new Chief People Officer

Erika Markvardsen is appointed Chief People Officer at DFDS as Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel is stepping down from her position to pursue an opportunity outside DFDS. Erika Markvardsen will formally step into her new role end of May.

Two DFDS vessels in the harbour of Istanbul, Türkiye, with in the background the city scenery

Istanbul

15 May 2025

DFDS reaches 10,000 sailings milestone in Türkiye

DFDS celebrated 10,000 sailings in the Mediterranean connecting Türkiye, Europe and North Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of the Turkish market as the nearshoring trend drives increased investment and production shifts to the region.

A picture of Irish sailor, Pamela Lee, racing at sea

Copenhagen

14 March 2025

DFDS sponsors first Irish sailor to compete in Route du Rhum

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.   

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