Question 1

What are the compliance obligations for shipping companies under EU ETS?

Accepted Answer

As of 1 January 2024, shipping companies will monitor emissions in accordance with the revised monitoring plan that should be assessed by verifiers and approved by the administering authority.

Once per year, shipping companies must submit an emissions report for each of the ships under their responsibility, as well an emissions report at company level. All ship-level and company-level emissions reports must be verified by an accredited verifier by 31 March of the following year.

Once aggregated emissions data at company level have been verified and submitted to the administering authority, shipping companies must surrender the equivalent number of allowances in the Union Registry by 30 September of that year.

Question 2

If a company already offsets its emissions, would it have any effect on the amount of allowances?

Accepted Answer

No. Shipping companies will need to surrender (use) EU allowances (EUA) corresponding to the amount of aggregated emissions data at the company level to be reported under the EU ETS Directive. Carbon credits or certificates cannot be used for EU ETS compliance purposes.

Question 3

How are emissions monitored, reported and verified?

Accepted Answer

Shipping companies covered by the EU ETS are required to have an approved monitoring plan for monitoring and reporting annual emissions. Every year, companies must submit an emissions report for each of the ships under their responsibility, as well as an emissions report at the company level (aggregating the ship data to be reported for ETS purposes).

The data for a given year must be verified by shipping companies covered by the EU ETS. Shipping companies are also required to have an approved monitoring plan for monitoring and reporting annual emissions. Every year, companies must submit an emissions report for each of the ship under their responsibility, as well an emissions report at company level (aggregating the ship data to be reported for ETS purposes). The data for a given year must be verified by an accredited verifier by 31 March of the following year (or by 28 February if so requested by the administering authority). Once verified, companies must surrender (use) the equivalent number of allowances by 30 September of that year.

Shipping companies are subject to obligations under the MRV Regulation since 2018. Data must be reported through THETIS-MRV, a platform operated by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) which enables, among other benefits, the publication of reliable data on ships’ emissions.

Question 4

How will EU ETS revenues from the maritime sector be used?

Accepted Answer

The revised EU ETS provides dedicated support to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector through the Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund could support a wide diversity of projects and innovative solutions in the maritime sector, across the whole sector, and at scale, including in relation to the production and uptake of renewable and low-carbon fuels.

Besides the Innovation Fund, all auction revenues attributed to EU Member States have to be used for climate-related purposes; and the list of these purposes has been expanded to explicitly cover measures to decarbonise the maritime sector. The list also includes the financing of climate action in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

Question 5

Why ETS is being charged per lane metre vs per cargo ton?

Accepted Answer

Our ETS model is based on a charge per lane metre as we are selling our capacity on the basis of lane metres. The impact on our consumption and thereby our emission from weight is insignificant. Whether the last trailer on a full vessel is empty or loaded with max weight capacity will not change the bunker consumption at a level that we can even measure.

DFDS decides to follow the industry standard for RoRo activities which currently is reflecting the charge per lane metre.

Question 6

Who can buy DFDS customs clearance services?

Accepted Answer

Any registered business with a company number can sign up for customs clearance representation with DFDS. The service is, however, not available to private individuals.

Question 7

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Simply fill out the contact form and we will contact you.

Question 8

Is customs clearance only available to DFDS customers?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t have to be a DFDS customer to buy our customs clearance services.

Question 9

Can I buy customs clearance services without buying transportation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course – our solutions are flexible according to your needs. Talk to one of our customs experts to find out how we can help you and what the advantages of using both customs clearance and transportation services can be.

Question 10

Do you need assistance with global customs clearance or only locally where DFDS has offices?

Accepted Answer

We can help with customs clearance worldwide. Our team of customs experts is experienced in customs clearance wherever in the world you need to transport goods.

Question 11

Can I manage my customs clearance online with DFDS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you sign up to our digital, online booking tool, DFDS Direct. With DFDS Direct, you can keep track of every shipment, customs documentation and information online when it suits you.

Question 12

Is DFDS a certified AEO operator, and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DFDS is a certified AEO operator. AEO status is a certified standard authorisation issued by customs administrations in the EU. It certifies that an economic operator has met certain standards in relation to safety, security, IT systems, compliance, financial solvency and professional competency.

Question 13

Will I be assigned one point of contact?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our customs clearance solution aimed at larger companies with complex customs clearance operations has a designated account manager to handle all communication directly with you.

Question 14

What about changes in customs clearance legislation?

Accepted Answer

We have teams of customs clearance experts that monitor and keep up to date with the latest changes in legislation for the countries you do business with.

Question 15

What are the benefits of DFDS handling both my customs clearance and supply chain logistics?

Accepted Answer

There are all kinds of synergies that come with consolidating your supply chain logistics. Choosing DFDS to handle your entire end-to-end logistics process means getting the complete overview to reduce risk and optimise the flow of goods between you and your customers. Get in touch with our experts to find out more about the benefits.

Question 16

Wer kann Dienstleistungen im Bereich Zollabfertigung von DFDS kaufen?

Accepted Answer

Jedes registrierte Unternehmen mit einer Unternehmensnummer kann sich bei DFDS für die Zollabfertigung anmelden. Privatpersonen steht dieser Service allerdings nicht zur Verfügung.

Question 17

Was muss ich tun, um zu beginnen?

Accepted Answer

Füllen Sie einfach das Kontaktformular aus und wir werden uns mit Ihnen in Verbindung setzen.

Question 18

Ist die Zollabfertigung nur für DFDS-Kunden möglich?

Accepted Answer

Nein, Sie müssen kein DFDS-Kunde sein, um unsere Dienstleistungen im Bereich Zollabfertigung in Anspruch zu nehmen.

Question 19

Kann ich die Dienstleistungen für die Zollabfertigung nutzen, ohne einen Transport zu kaufen?

Accepted Answer

Ja, natürlich – unsere Lösungen sind flexibel und passen sich Ihren Bedürfnissen an. Sprechen Sie mit unseren Zollfachleuten, um herauszufinden, wie wir Ihnen helfen können und welche Vorteile die Nutzung von Dienstleistungen in den Bereichen Zollabfertigung und Transport mit sich bringen kann.

Question 20

Benötigen Sie Unterstützung bei der weltweiten Zollabfertigung oder nur vor Ort, wo DFDS Niederlassungen hat?

Accepted Answer

Wir können Ihnen bei der weltweiten Zollabfertigung behilflich sein. Unser Team von Zollfachleuten verfügt über Erfahrung in der Zollabfertigung, wo immer auf der Welt Sie Waren transportieren müssen.

Question 21

Kann ich meine Zollabfertigung mit DFDS online erledigen?

Accepted Answer

Ja, wenn Sie sich bei unserem digitalen Online-Buchungstool, DFDS Direct, anmelden. Mit DFDS Direct können Sie jede Sendung, Zolldokumente und Informationen online verfolgen, wann immer es Ihnen passt.

Question 22

Ist DFDS ein zertifizierter AEO-Operator, und was bedeutet das?

Accepted Answer

Ja, DFDS ist ein zertifizierter AEO-Operator. Der AEO-Status ist eine zertifizierte Standardzulassung, die von Zollbehörden in der EU ausgestellt wird. Sie bescheinigt, dass ein Wirtschaftsbeteiligter bestimmte Standards erfüllt in Bezug auf Sicherheit, IT-Systeme, Compliance, finanzielle Zahlungsfähigkeit und berufliche Kompetenz.

Question 23

Bekomme ich einen festen Ansprechpartner zugeteilt?

Accepted Answer

Ja, unsere Zollabfertigungslösung für größere Unternehmen mit komplexen Zollabfertigungsvorgängen verfügt über einen persönlichen Account Manager, der die gesamte Kommunikation mit Ihnen direkt abwickelt.

Question 24

Was ist mit Änderungen der Vorschriften für die Zollabfertigung?

Accepted Answer

Wir verfügen über Teams von Fachleuten für die Zollabfertigung, die die aktuellen Gesetzesänderungen in den Ländern, in denen wir geschäftlich tätig sind, überwachen und sich über deren aktuelle Entwicklungen informieren.

Question 25

Welche Vorteile bietet es, wenn DFDS sowohl meine Zollabfertigung als auch meine Lieferkettenlogistik übernimmt?

Accepted Answer

Die Konsolidierung Ihrer Lieferkettenlogistik bringt zahlreiche Synergien mit sich. Wenn Sie DFDS mit der Abwicklung Ihres gesamten End-to-End-Logistikprozesses beauftragen, erhalten Sie den vollständigen Überblick, um Risiken zu reduzieren und den Warenfluss zwischen Ihnen und Ihren Kunden zu optimieren. Kontaktieren Sie unsere Experten, um mehr über die Vorteile zu erfahren.

Question 26

Qu'est-ce que le transport frigorifique?

Accepted Answer

Le transport frigorifique consiste à transporter des produits périssables dans des véhicules réfrigérés, également appelés « reefers ». Nous disposons de plus de 800 véhicules frigorifiques et nous allons toujours au-delà des attentes lorsqu'il s'agit de livrer vos produits réfrigérés.

Question 27

Pourquoi est-il nécessaire de conserver certaines marchandises sous réfrigération?

Accepted Answer

Celle-ci permet de maintenir les marchandises à une température idéale et éviter ainsi leur gaspillage. Ceci permet de réduire les pertes pour les entreprises et les fabricants. Les aliments frais sont de plus en plus appréciés, et DFDS vous propose de les transporter dans des véhicules réfrigérés, et ce, en toute sécurité et dans les délais impartis.

Question 28

Que transporte un camion frigorifique?

Accepted Answer

La plupart du temps, nos véhicules frigorifiques sont utilisés pour le transport de produits périssables tels que les fruits de mer, les viandes, les fruits, les légumes, les saucisses et, enfin, les produits pharmaceutiques.

Question 29

Hvordan transporteres frossent kjøtt på en trygg måte?

Accepted Answer

Frosne produkter, som frossent kjøtt, fjørfe og kalvekjøtt, må transporteres ved temperaturer på -20 °C eller lavere. Dette forhindrer at maten blir ødelagt, og det bevarer matens smak og ferskhet.

Question 30

Hvordan transporteres ferskt kjøtt?

Accepted Answer

Ferskt kjøtt transporteres ofte i kjølekjøretøy fra slakterier og rett ut til forhandlere og supermarkeder.

Question 31

Hvilke typer kjøtt transporterer DFDS?

Accepted Answer

Vi transporterer ulike typer kjøttprodukter i Storbritannia og i hele Europa. Vi transporterer ofte kalvekjøtt, storfekjøtt, svinekjøtt, fjørfekjøtt, lammekjøtt og fårekjøtt.

Question 32

What types of vehicles can be transported?

Accepted Answer

Trailer and reefer trailer
ISO container(s), reefer container
Mobile machine (with tyres, not chains)
Industrial freight
Hazardous freight
Abnormal loads

Question 33

What types of hazardous goods can I ship?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous goods are allowed to be shipped depending on the class (Code UN).

Question 34

What are the maximum dimensions for vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Maximum length: 45 metres

Maximum width: 5 metres

Maximum weight: 13 tonnes per axle

Maximum height: 4.90 metres

Question 35

What are the dimensions for abnormal loads?

Accepted Answer

Maximum weight 130t (It's possible to load more, but it all depends on the freight unit, more information will be needed.)
Maximum height 5m
Maximum width 12m

Algeciras–Tanger Med (Ro-Ro)

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Algeciras ⇄ Tanger Med (Ro-Ro)

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Terminals: Location and contact details

Algeciras terminal

Tanger Med terminal

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