DFDS is set to launch its previously announced freight service between Damietta, Egypt, and Trieste, Italy. This weekly service will operate with one of the smaller RoRo vessels, such as the OLYMPOS SEAWAYS, which has a capacity of 200 trailers and 3,214 lane metres.
Northbound shipments will primarily consist of perishables, while the southbound route will accommodate a variety of cargo. There is no direct competition from other ferry services, and although container lines operate in the region, their slower speeds make them less competitive.
The service is expected to commence before the end of the year.
