Rotterdam - Vilagarcia Hero route map

Rotterdam - Vilagarcia freight shipping

Trailer

Reefer trailer

Hazardous cargo

Self-drive

ISO Container(s)

Reefer container

Mobile machine

Industrial cargo

Automotive

Bulk liquid

Rotterdam to Vilagarcia

Download schedule
Sailing time: approx. 2 days and 15 hours

Departures

Saturday 17:00

Arrivals

Tuesday 08:00

Cut-off times

Bookings closing: Friday 17:00

Gate-in closing: Friday 19:00

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Vlaardingen way-call

The Rotterdam-Vilagarcia route has a way-call at Vlaardingen.

Address

Vulcaanweg 20
Port no. 615
3134 KL Vlaardingen, Netherlands

Opening hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact

+31 10 20 84 992

ferryvlaardingen@dfds.com

Cut-off times

Bookings closing: Saturday 09:00
Gate-in closing: Saturday 09:30

Rotterdam way-call

The Rotterdam-Vilagarcia route has a way-call at Rotterdam.

Address

Trailers

Streefwaalseweg 15, 3195 KN Pernis, Netherlands

Containers

Reeweg 25 (City Gate), 3089 KM Rotterdam-Pernis

Port number 2800 – 2802 Rotterdam, Netherlands

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 07:15-19:15

Contact

+31 10 20 84 992

ferryvlaardingen@dfds.com

Cut-off times

Bookings closing: Friday 17:00

Gate-in closing: Friday 19:00

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Service charges

MGO BAF charges

May 2025
7.54 €/Lmn
6.39 £/Lmn

June 2025
6.23 €/Lmn
5.29 £/Lmn

What is MGO BAF?

The Marine Gas Oil Bunker Adjustment Factor compensates for fluctuations in the price of a ship’s fuel.

Read about BAF policy >

What is ETS?

The Emissions Trading System (ETS) aims to create a financial incentive for shipping companies to reduce their GHG Emissions.

Read about ETS >

Freight surcharges

Additional surcharges apply on our Rotterdam-Vilagarcia route.

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Hazardous and abnormal loads

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Flammable gases 2

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Flammable liquids 3

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Flammable solids 4

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Oxidizing substances 5.1

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Toxic substances 6

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Corrosive substances 8

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Abnormal Loads

Acceptance of abnormal loads is assessed on a case by case basis due to axle weight/number of axles.

Guidelines for used machinery

Special guidelines apply for transportation of used machinery. Check the document below for further information.

Frequently asked questions

Visit our support pages for additional information about surcharges, terms & conditions, hazardous goods, DFDS' environmental impact, booking systems and more.

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