Rosyth - Zeebrugge becoming freight only

DFDS Seaways have today announced that they are to end the combined passenger and freight service on the Rosyth - Zeebrugge route. However, freight capacity will be increased on the route from early 2011 due to the replacement of the Scottish Viking with two ro-ro vessels.

DFDS have stated that passenger numbers have not been adequate to support a combined service and with no prospect of improvement they were left with no option. They do believe that the route has a future as a freight only service and wish to keep it alive.

The change to two ships on the route will mean the service will now be improved by offering 4 round trips a week, instead of 3. In turn this will increase capacity on the route.

For further information on Rosyth - Zeebrugge services please contact our Customer Services team on +44(0)844 847 9000.