
Gothenburg - Ghent freight shipping
Trailer
Reefer trailer
Hazardous cargo
Self-drive
ISO Container(s)
Reefer container
Mobile machine
Industrial cargo
Automotive
Bulk liquid
Gothenburg to Ghent
Departures
Arrivals
Cut-off times
For cut-off times for dangerous goods, read more here.
For general cut-off times, please download the schedule below.
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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.
Our services
Your cargo in good hands
With recent investments in two of the largest RoRo vessels in Europe and extended terminal infrastructure, our Gothenburg-Belgium routes provide fast and efficient connections on the Nordics-Western Europe corridor.

Barges
An efficient alternative to road transport, we offer barge service for container units carrying dry, cold or hazardous cargo between Ghent and Antwerp and Ghent and Rotterdam.
Our barges provide a quick and sustainable way to move containers arriving from overseas between these port locations - ensuring your cargo is positioned exactly where you need it, when you need it.

Passengers on freight vessels
On this route, we offer limited space for passengers, under the following conditions:
- Children under 14 years not accepted due to safety regulations
- No pets
In order to make your booking as a passenger please fill out the form below.
All enquiries and filled out booking forms should be sent to paxbookings.gent@dfds.com.
Contact us

Gothenburg
Booking
Customer service
Sales

Ghent
Service charges
MGO BAF Charges
January 2025
6.98 €/Lmn
5.79 £/Lmn
February 2025
7.73 €/Lmn
6.45 £/Lmn
Surcharges
Services and surcharges
On this route other surcharges may apply, please follow below link to read more about our services and surcharges.
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.
Hazardous and abnormal loads

Explosives 1.1-1.3

Flammable gases 2

Flammable liquids 3

Flammable solids 4

Oxidizing substances 5.1

Toxic substances 6

Radioactive 7

Corrosive substances 8

Miscellaneous dangerous substances 9
Abnormal loads
- Trailers longer than 14 metres
- Truck/trailers longer than 17 metres
- Units heavier than 40 tonnes
- Units wider than 2.6 metres
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.
