DFDS Seaways, that operates ferry services from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, has reported a 63% increase in freight volumes on the routes over the second quarter of 2016. The company says that the growth has been achieved following the introduction of two new ships on the Dover-Calais service - Cotes des Dunes and Cote de Flandres - and is the strongest recorded in the company’s history.   

Wayne Bullen, freight sales director for DFDS on the Channel, said, “We’ve invested heavily in improving capacity and enhancing both the booking and travel experience for our freight customers on the English Channel routes. Our new Dover-Calais ships allow us to offer higher frequency and more choice for our customers and we’re delighted to see the significant volume growth achieved as a result.”