Surcharges for transportation on DFDS Seaways Copenhagen - Oslo ferries

DFDS Seaways closely follows the development of bunker prices and the USD rate of exchange. In order to compensate for fluctuations in the cost of these, DFDS Seaways charges a surcharge or Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF).

The additional cost for low sulphur fuel oil (as required by SECA and the Marpol Convention) is also included in the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF).  


Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) 

  • March 2012:     DKK 693 / unit
  • April 2012:       DKK 724 / unit
  • May 2012:        DKK 709 / unit

No CAF is applied on this route.

Electrical connections on terminal are charged according to local terminal conditions and tariffs.

Hazardous surcharge
Surcharges for the shipment of hazardous goods (excluding class 1 & 7) are EUR 115 / unit

As the route is served by Ro-Pax vessels and therefore also carrying passengers only hazard division 1.4 S can be accepted, however to be evaluated case by case based on cargo composition  – Please contact your local booking office for confirmation and price.

Abnormal loads

  • For trailers longer than 14 metres,truck/trailers longer than 19 metres, containers/tank-containers/flats longer than 20', 30' or 40' additional rates are given on application.
  • For units exceeding 2.6 metres in width the following surcharges shall apply: (Excess width calculations must be done on total unit length.) 2.61 - 2,75 m basic rate +25% 2,76 - 3.00 m basic rate +50% 3.01 - 5.00 m basic rate +100%
  • For loads of abnormal height please contact your agent for maximum height information.
  • The gross weight for selfdrives/trailers/flats/containers marked on each unit must not be exceeded. This must also conform to current government road/rail regulations. If this is found not to be so, discharge will be at Shipper's expense.
  • Shipment of units exceeding 40 tons of weight is subject to prior approval with additional rates are given on application.