DFDS aims to meet growing demand with a new order for a freight ro-ro in China.

The Danish company said the CSC Jinling Shipyard will deliver the vessel in the first half of 2020.

No price was revealed for the contract.

"This freight newbuilding increases our order book to five large freight ferries, which will increase our efficiency and enable us to accommodate projected growth in our route network in northern Europe and the Mediterranean, support trade and help our customers grow their business,” said CEO Niels Smedegaard.