November 1, 2024
The new RoRo line between the port of Trieste in the Northern Adriatic and Damietta in Egypt, operated by DFDS, will begin service on December 2nd.
The local ship agent and terminal operator in Italy, Samer & Co Shipping, has confirmed that this new regular link will operate on a weekly basis, with plans to double the frequency by mid-2025. The transit time between Italy and Egypt is expected to be 68 hours.
The first vessel on the route will be a RoRo unit with a lane capacity of 3,214 metres, capable of transporting 200 trailers and reaching a speed of 21.5 knots.