03 December 2024
The Government of Jersey has appointed DFDS as their preferred bidder to operate the Island’s
UK and French passenger and freight services from 28 March 2025.
Subject to the completion of contract negotiations, the 2025 timetable will be published by the
end of next week which will allow passengers to begin booking for next year. For Jersey
passengers this is expected to mean:
- Greater frequency of ferries to the UK and France in peak periods
- Faster ferries to the UK
- Three new ferries within the next six years
- Two dedicated high speed ferries for the summer.
The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Kirsten Morel, has today (Tuesday 3 December 2024)
taken the decision with the full support of the Council of Ministers.
Deputy Morel said: “We have run a robust procurement process that has been independently
moderated, and the results show DFDS to be the strongest strategic partner for Jersey.
“A partnership with DFDS will deliver new investment including new highspeed vessels, more
sailings in peak periods and a service that is reliable and resilient for Islanders, visitors and
businesses.”
For freight users, the agreement will mean:
- A flat rate card (rather than volume-based pricing), to provide greater certainty and
improve freight competitiveness
- More regular freight sailings to France / UK at peak times.
The Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, said: “This decision has been made after very
careful consideration and will secure the best possible ferry service for Jersey long into the
future.”
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