
Calais - Tilbury freight shipping
Trailer
Reefer trailer
Hazardous cargo
Mobile machine
Automotive
Calais - Tilbury
Departures
Arrivals
*To support operational efficiencies the close down time for units shipping on the Sunday 22:30 hrs, will be 21:30 hrs Saturday
Cut-off times
Standard trailers: 2 hours before departure
Hazardous units: 3 hours before departure
Plug-in/Running fridges: 2 hours before departure
Customs Processes, Tilbury-Calais
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Book and track
Our intuitive online booking system works on any device, so you can book, update and track shipments at your convenience.
Contact us

Calais
Booking
Customer Service
dover.freightcustomerservices@dfds.com
Sales
Allan Jones
aljon@dfds.com
Telephone: +44 1304 874 221
Mobile: +44 0 7831 845 704

Tilbury
Booking
Customer Service
dover.freightcustomerservices@dfds.com
Sales
Allan Jones
aljon@dfds.com
Telephone: +44 1304 874 221
Mobile: +44 0 7831 845 704
Service charges
MGO BAF Charges
September 2023
2.61 €/Lmn
2.24 £/Lmn
October 2023
315 €/Lmn
2.7 £/Lmn
What is MGO BAF?
The MGO BAF, or Marine Gas Oil Bunker Adjustment Factor, compensates for fluctuations in the price of a ship's fuel.
If the price rises above a certain level, a surcharge will be applied. If the price drops below a certain level, a reduction in the surcharge will be applied.
MGO BAF Eastern Channel charge
The MGO BAF for the Eastern Channel is charged on a per unit basis. For further information or to request a monthly email update please contact the Eastern Channel Freight Sales department.
Hazardous and abnormal loads

Explosives 1.4

Flammable gases 2

Flammable liquids 3

Flammable solids 4

Oxidizing substances 5.1

Toxic substances 6

Corrosive substances 8

Miscellaneous dangerous substances 9
Hazardous goods
- We can accept some stowage D&E (please contact our reservations team for additional information at tilbury.fbookings@dfds.com).
- The shipment of hazardous goods must be pre-advised 24 hours in advance.
- Trailers loaded with hazardous goods are NOT permitted to be left standing for over 12 hours on either terminal.
- Please be advised that the new IMDG amdt 41-22 will be compulsory from the 1st January 2024. For your guidance, you can find a summary of the changes here.
Frequently asked questions
Visit our support pages for additional information about surcharges, terms & conditions, hazardous goods, DFDS' environmental impact, booking systems and more.
