DFDS closes Moss – Bilbao - Immingham

SHIPPING: The current weak market conditions and, in particular the closure of a large paper customers business, have affected DFDS side port ships service on the Moss – Bilbao - Immingham route, and for this reason DFDS has decided to wind up the service.

“We regret this very much, not least with regard to our customers using this service. In spite of hard work by everyone, the developments have not shown the improvements that are needed to continue the service,” says Vice President Vidar Karlsen,

The route has been serviced by the side port ships LYSBRIS and LYSVIK SEAWAYS and
has mainly been based on the transport of paper, general cargo and containers.

“We expect to continue operating the two ships on other routes in our network, including
our other services to and from Moss, and therefore we do not expect that the change will affect employment,” says Vidar Karlsen.

The service will cease operation on 13 July.

The Suardiaz Line service between Ireland and Bilbao will not be affected by the change

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