CLdN and DFDS extend Zeebrugge-Gothenburg space charter agreement

CLdN and DFDS have agreed to extend their space charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for an additional five years, whilst in parallel increasing freight capacity. This will enable both companies to better serve customer demand and continue to develop the route, while reducing environmental impact.  

To strengthen trade links between Scandinavia and Western Europe, CLdN and DFDS are extending the space charter agreement to provide enhanced freight services to and from Zeebrugge, Belgium and Gothenburg, Sweden. Freight customers will benefit from frequent services, with four weekly departures in each direction.

Together, CLdN and DFDS operate two freight vessels on the route. Under the new agreement, freight capacity will increase by adding more lane metres through the deployment of one of CLdN’s 8,000+ lane metre G9 class vessels.

The route offers a fast and reliable alternative to road and rail, helping customers avoid frequent congestion on northbound and southbound networks, while lowering the CO2 emissions per unit transported.

“We have been operating the successful Zeebrugge-Gothenburg service for over 25 years; the extended space charter agreement and increased capacity will further enhance our offering. In addition to the direct connection with Zeebrugge we also provide extensive transhipment options for more distant destinations – particularly between Scandinavia and Ireland and Iberia – which are proving increasingly important for our customers.” says Gary Walker, Chief Operating Officer Shipping at CLdN.

Whilst capacity is shared under the agreement, all commercial activities remain entirely under the control of each operator.

The Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route is part of CLdN’s extensive short sea shipping network connecting 15 destinations in mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland.