Trade between Scandinavia and Western Europe continues to grow, and with it comes the need for reliable, flexible routes that keep goods moving with ease. As customer demand evolves, we’re committed to strengthening the connections that matter most.
That’s why we’ve extended our space charter agreement with CLdN on the Zeebrugge–Gothenburg route for another five years, and increased freight capacity as part of the renewal. This helps us support your changing needs while further reducing the environmental impact of each unit transported.
The agreement ensures frequent and dependable sailings between Zeebrugge in Belgium and Gothenburg in Sweden, with four weekly departures in both directions. Two freight ferries run on the route, and the updated arrangement adds more lane metres, greater flexibility, and space designed to handle every major cargo type, from automotive and industrial goods to bulk liquids.
Choosing the sea connection offers a practical alternative to busy road and rail corridors. It helps you avoid the congestion that often affects northbound and southbound networks while lowering well‑to‑wake CO₂e emissions.
“The extended agreement and increased capacity enable us to enhance our Zeebrugge–Gothenburg offering, particularly for industrial solutions. With strong terminal infrastructure at both ends and seamless access to inland distribution, we can deliver more flexibility and efficiency to our customers and continue to develop the route in the years to come,” says Jacob Andersen, VP for North Sea at DFDS.
Although capacity is shared with CLdN, both companies continue to manage their commercial activities independently.
This route remains a key part of the DFDS network, which today includes 17 dedicated freight routes and 13 combined freight‑and‑passenger services linking continental Europe with the UK and Ireland, Türkiye, and North Africa.
Want to explore your options on the Zeebrugge–Gothenburg route? Get in touch with us.
