May 30, 2025
- DFDS has launched a new weekly short-sea freight route between the Netherlands and Spain.
- The service departs from Matrans Terminal (Rotterdam), calls at DFDS’s Vlaardingen terminal, and arrives at P&J Carrasco terminal (Vilagarcía de Arousa).
- The new corridor strengthens multimodal transport between Southern and Central Europe.
Key Facts
- First sailing: BELGIA SEAWAYS departed Rotterdam on a Saturday and arrived in Spain early Tuesday.
- Capacity: 2,660 lane metres.
- Suitable for unaccompanied trailers, containers, and out-of-gauge cargo.
- Sectors: Automotive, wind, battery, FMCG, and process industries.
Strategic Impact
- Supports emissions reduction by shifting freight from road to sea.
- Enhances connections with the UK, Scandinavia and mainland Europe.
- Integrated into DFDS’s wider European network.
New Collaboration
- DFDS has signed a new cooperation agreement with Hydro, the global aluminium and energy company.
