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FRS Racing Team wins German Company Cup

Flensburg • Good teamwork pays off: On October 1^st and 2^nd, the company sports championship sailing, called German Company Cup (“Deutscher Company Cup 2016“) was held on the Flensburg Fjord at Flensburg-Sonwik in the far north of Germany. The FRS Racing Team of the Foerde Reederei Seetouristik came out on top of the list.

(Press release in German)

From work time to playtime in no time

Flensburg / Miami • FRS plans to start daily operations between Miami, Florida and Bimini, Bahamas this summer. For the new route, the high speed catamaran “San Gwann” was acquired. The vessel carries 427 passengers and reaches a speed of 38 knots, making the trip from port to port in only 2 hours.

With this unique offer FRS provides a day cruise service for everyone who wants to visit Bimini Island and come back on the same day, enjoying eight hours in the Bahamas. Furthermore, customers have the opportunity to stay in the Hilton Hotel at Resort World Bimini. The grand opening of this brand new 5 star hotel has been announced recently.

Meyer & Meyer and FRS Iberia agree long-term co-operation on the Strait of Gibraltar ferry route to Motril

Flensburg / Tarifa • Meyer & Meyer, one of the leading fashion logistics specialists in Europe and North Africa, and the shipping line FRS Iberia announce the signing of a long-term contract. Henceforth, Meyer & Meyer's trucks will regularly use the new FRS ferry “Al Andalus Express” between Motril (Spain) and Tanger-Med (Morocco).

(Press release in German)

A new ship for the route Motril – Tangier Med

Tarifa, Spain • By commissioning another vessel for the Motril – Tangier Med route, the FRS strengthens their commitment for the most interesting freight market on the Strait Of Gibraltar. The "Al Andalus Express" is a modern, efficient ship that after an extensive reconstruction will set new standards on this attractive route regarding speed and comfort. The Motril – Tangier Med service is operated by FRS since January, 2016.

FRS signs Len Roueche in consultancy coup

Flensburg, Germany • The Förde Reederei Seetouristik (FRS), based in Flensburg, Germany, has engaged the Canadian Len Roueche in a part-time consulting role. The former CEO of the Interferry organisation will help FRS identify new business opportunities.

(Press release in German)

FRS Acquires Clipper, Plans North American Expansion

Seattle / Washington, USA • Clipper and FRS today announce that FRS has acquired a majority interest in Clipper. With the acquisition Clipper will expand its Canadian service. Additionally, with Clipper’s support FRS will launch a new ferry service from Florida to Cuba, pending government guidance and approval.

(Press release in German)

FRS Iberia takes up new line Motril – Tanger Med

Tarifa • Beginning mid-January, FRS Iberia will commence traffic on their new shipping line between the ports of Motril in Spain und Tanger Med in Morokko. The route via Motril is an interesting alternative connection between Europe and Northern Africa since it is convieniently located on the so-called "Mediterranean motorway" A-7.