DFDS reaches 10,000 sailings milestone in Türkiye

Ferry Troy Seaways in the port of Pendik. Source: DFDS Seaways media library

Since 2018, DFDS has been connecting Türkiye and Europe with a fleet of 19 vessels and more than 1,000 employees. By offering efficient and reliable transport solutions through integrated intermodal transport, DFDS contributes to Türkiye's competitiveness in global markets.

Emphasizing Türkiye's strategic location and its’ long-term importance for DFDS, Torben Carlsen, CEO of DFDS says:

“Türkiye is an important market for DFDS and a key hub for our long-term investments. We are expanding our operations in Türkiye and are continuously exploring new routes and opportunities to enhance our operational capacity and provide strong and reliable support to our Turkish customers and partners.”

Over 1 million units of transport

With more than 1 million units transported since 2018, DFDS has become a strategic actor supporting Turkey's exports and foreign trade which is expected to grow in the coming years as regionalization of trade flows drives more investment and production shifts to the region.

Lars Hoffmann, Vice President of DFDS Business Unit Mediterranean, says:

"We take great pride in achieving 10,000 sailings. This success was made possible not only by our strong infrastructure and large fleet, but also by our dedicated teams and customers who trust us. Türkiye is a very important country for us. With our 14 Turkish-flagged vessels and the services we provide with Turkish seafarers, we have the opportunity to show Türkiye’s maritime prowess in global markets.”

DFDS operates from the ports of Pendik (İstanbul), Martaş (Tekirdağ), Yalova, Alsancak (İzmir) and Mersin in Türkiye, sailing to ports in Trieste and Bari in Italy, Sète and Marseille in France, Patras in Greece, Damietta in Egypt and Tunis.

Additionally, DFDS offers integrated access to key logistics hubs such as Wels, Bettembourg, Cologne, and Duisburg through rail connections across Europe.

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[DFDS press release]