DFDS said it is launching a weekly freight service connecting Spain and the Netherlands, aimed at serving the needs of industrial customers, freight forwarders and project cargo owners.
In connection with the new route, DFDS and Hydro, a global aluminium and energy company, have signed an agreement for weekly shipment of aluminium.
"In Hydro, we are always looking for ways to optimize operations," said Gerd Aalborg Aas, Vice President and Head of Logistics in Hydro's Aluminium Metal business area.
"The cooperation with DFDS will contribute to further implementation of our roll on-roll off solution, which is safer and more efficient compared to traditional methods. Smarter shipping saves both money and emissions and ensures our customers get their products on time.”
The Ro-Ro solution rolls aluminum products bound for customers onto cargo ships, eliminating the need for cranes and reducing safety risks from hanging loads, according to DFDS.
Starting from the end of May, the new route will connect the ports of Vilagarcía and Rotterdam. DFDS will operate Belgia Seaways on the route with a capacity of 2,660 lane metres.