Gothenburg - Ghent
Departure date | Departure time | Arrival date | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 21:00 | Wednesday | 06:00 |
Tuesday | 21:00 | Thursday | 06:00 |
Thursday | 05:00 | Friday | 14:00 |
Friday | 05:00 | Saturday | 14:00 |
Saturday | 05:00 | Sunday | 14:00 |
Sunday | 23:00 | Tuesday | 06:00 |
Cut-off times
Trailers
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Self-drives
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Machines
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Hazardous goods*
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Lift units
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Please see more information on the general cut-off times and Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) deadlines.
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.
Gothenburg terminal
Address
Gothenburg RoRo Terminal Port Entry Customer Service Centre Ytterhamnsvägen 1 S-418 34 Gothenburg Sweden
Opening hours
Port Entry Mon-Fri: 07:00-19:00 Sat-Sun: Closed
Gate 6 Mon-Sun: 00:00-24:00
Lift units/The Yard Mon-Fri: 07:00-20:30 Sat: Closed Sun: 11:00-20:30
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Contact
Ghent terminal
Address
Mercatordok Multimodal Terminal Philips landsbergiuslaan 11, Quay 2170 BE-9000 Ghent Belgium
Opening hours
Trailers: Mon-Fri: 00:00-24:00 Sat: 00:00-22:30 Sun: 13:00-24:00
Containers: Mon-Fri: 06:15-21:45 Sat-Sun: Closed
Mobile units: Mon-Fri: 06:15-20:30 Sat: 07:00-11:00 Sun: Closed
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Contact
Service charges
MGO BAF charges per lane metre
The MGO BAF compensates for fluctuations in the price of a ship's fuel.
February 2026 | March 2026 |
|---|---|
€4.73 | €5.73 |
£4.11 | £4.98 |
ETS
The Emissions Trading System (ETS) aims to create a financial incentive for shipping companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Types of cargo
Trailers
Reefer trailers
Hazardous goods
Self-drives
ISO containers
Reefer containers
Mobile machines
Industrial cargo
Automotive cargo
Bulk liquids
Hazardous goods
Explosives 1.1-1.6
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
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Guidelines for used machinery
Special guidelines apply for transportation of used machinery. Check the document below for further information.