Dover - Dunkirk freight shipping
Trailer
Reefer trailer
Hazardous cargo
Self-drive
Dover to Dunkirk
Mon-Fri
Sat
Sun
Cut-off times
Pre-booked shipments
Driver-accompanied transport: 2 hours before departure
Unaccompanied trailers*: 2 hours before departure
Hazardous units**: 2 hours before departure
Abnormal loads: 2 hours before departure
Livestock: 2 hours before departure
*See procedure for drop-off and collection of unaccompanied trailers
**Please note that a standard freight unit must be fitted with sufficient points to allow the unit to be adequately secured whilst on board the vessel, which is a minimum of 4 suitable lashing points, in accordance with the rules governing securing of cargo at sea as issued by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency under regulation number MGN 418 (M).
New customer?
Specify your transport needs and we will get back to you with a quote.
Book and track
Our intuitive online booking system works on any device, so you can book, update and track shipments at your convenience.
Our services
Priority lane service
During the busy periods, a limited amount of vessel space will be available to freight customers who are willing to pay an additional fee of €20 or £20 to depart on an earlier sailing.
DFDS App
The new DFDS App gives you live updates on the Eastern Channel and check-in status for DFDS sailings. It is available in 13 languages for iPhone and Android.
Security advice
We have worked to improve our security by installing double security fencing to the whole perimeter of the Dunkirk terminal, which complies with the ISPS regulations. Therefore, along with the additional number of security personnel and improved camera systems, DFDS continue to support prevention of clandestine activity as much as we possibly can. You can see more information below:
Let us help with hazardous goods
We know that shipping hazardous goods can be an administrative burden. It shouldn’t be - which is why we offer the following:
- Hazardous DGN pre-shipment advisement service
- Hazardous labels available to purchase at the port
- 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.
Contact us
Dover
Booking
Freight bookings
dover.freightbookings@dfds.com
Customer service
Freight customer service
dover.freightcustomerservices@dfds.com
Sales
Freight sales
Dunkirk
Booking
Freight bookings
dover.freightbookings@dfds.com
Customer service
Freight customer service
easternchannel.serviceclientfret@dfds.com
Sales
Freight sales
While on board
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Service charges
MGO BAF Charges
May 2025
1.35 €/Lmn
1.14 £/Lmn
June 2025
1.11 €/Lmn
0.94 £/Lmn
What is MGO BAF?
The Marine Gas Oil Bunker Adjustment Factor compensates for fluctuations in the price of a ship’s fuel.
What is ETS?
The Emissions Trading System (ETS) aims to create a financial incentive for shipping companies to reduce their GHG Emissions.
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
Abnormal loads
Any request for exceeding dimensions will have to be subject to examination and approval by the technical department of the Port (48 hours before departure). Vehicles in excess of the dimensions below are classified as Out Of Gauge and are subject to Port's approval.
- Width: 3m
- Length: 20m
- Weight: 44t
- Height: 4.2m
Please note that if the minimum ground clearance is below 0.3m, please email dover.fbookings@dfds.com for guidance as approval may be required.
For an OOG form, please click on the link: Abnormal Load Form 2020
Frequently asked questions
Visit our support pages for additional information about surcharges, terms & conditions, hazardous goods, DFDS' environmental impact, booking systems and more.
