In April 2016, DFDS initiated a trial period with three weekly departures between the Baltics and Europe, via Klaipeda in Lithuania and Fredericia in Denmark. The Port of Fredericia has frequent connections to European and overseas destinations.
“The third call has had a break during the summer, but a continued high activity level means that we now continue the additional call, making it three calls every week between Klaipeda and Fredericia. This provides our customers with easy access to very large markets”, says Lars Hoffmann, Route Director at DFDS.
Frequent access to large markets
The Port of Fredericia is located centrally in Denmark in a multimodal hub with easy access to motorways and railway and has optimal conditions for efficient transshipment and handling of cargo. Moreover, a high concentration of transport and logistics operators lies in the hinterland close to Fredericia, offering transport of the RORO cargo to and from the Port of Fredericia.
“Our focus has been on attracting increased volumes of cargo to and from Europe and the Baltic countries, as our port is located ideally as hub for European and Baltic RORO customers. The fact that DFDS adds a third call is therefore very satisfying for us”, says Ole Haugsted Jørgensen, Strategic Sales Manager at ADP A/S. “We hope that Baltic customers will welcome the increased frequency and the possibility of connecting to a large European and of course Danish market”, concludes Ole Haugsted Jørgensen.
Patria Seaways will premiere on 11 October from Fredericia to Klaipeda.