FRS completes takeover of the French-Caribbean company L'Express des Îles
On March 14, 2024, the takeover of L'Express des Îles by the renowned ferry operator FRS was completed. This marks a significant milestone in FRS's expansion strategy to diversify its route offering. The acquisition enables FRS to strengthen its leading position in the shipping industry while reinforcing its commitment to first-class services.
About L’Express des Îles
For the past 37 years, the Guadeloupe-based maritime company L’Express des Îles has been synonymous with outstanding and reliable service. Headquartered at the Bergevin ferry terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, the company, initially known as "Antilles Trans Express (ATE)" began by offering fast ferry services between the islands of Guadeloupe, Les Saintes, and Marie Galante—all French overseas territories. In 1989, it expanded services to Martinique and Dominica, followed by St. Lucia in 1994. Today, the company operates three high-speed catamarans in collaboration with its subsidiary, "Jeans for Freedom," serving multiple national and international routes.
About FRS
FRS, headquartered in Flensburg, is an internationally operating ferry group. Over the past decades, FRS has evolved from a regional passenger ferry company into a leading specialist in ferry shipping, owning over 60 vessels and employing more than 1,500 staff from over 40 countries. FRS annually transports 5.7 million passengers and 1.5 million vehicles on its numerous national and international shipping lines.
