DFDS, the international shipping and logistics company, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, has signed a business transfer agreement with Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland concerning the sale of the mini-cruise route between Norway and Denmark.
The sale includes the two vessels deployed on the route, port agreements and terminal equipment. As part of the sale, approximately 800 employees in route operations and support functions will also move to Gotlandsbolaget.
The sale of the mini-cruise route reflects DFDS’ strategic focus on providing transport and logistics services using combinations of ferry, road, and rail transport.
Gorrissen Federspiel advised DFDS in the transaction.
The deal team was led by Morten Berggreen, Mikael Philip Schmidt, Thomas Melchior Fischer and Christian Ortwed.