Calais - Sheerness freight shipping
Trailer
Reefer trailer
Hazardous cargo
Mobile machine
Automotive
Calais - Sheerness
Departures
Arrivals
We offer 12 driver-accompanied slots on all departures on the Calais-Sheerness route. For further information please contact sheerness.fbookings@dfds.com.
Cut-off times
Standard trailers: 90 minutes before departure
Hazardous units: 4 hours before departure
Plug-in/Running fridges: 4 hours before departure
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.
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
Sheerness
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
Abnormal loads
- We can accept some stowage D&E (please contact our reservations team for additional information at sheerness.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.
Frequently asked questions
Visit our support pages for additional information about surcharges, terms & conditions, hazardous goods, DFDS' environmental impact, booking systems and more.
