FRS and L'Express des Îles present: The Inauguration of Our Grandest Vessel in the Caribbean, yet!
FRS and L'Express des Îles present: The Inauguration of Our Grandest Vessel in the Caribbean, yet!
FLENSBURG/POINTE A PITRE, April 8th, 2024 –In a momentous development for both FRS and L'EXPRESS DES ILES, we are pleased to announce the forthcoming debut of our most magnificent vessel to date, poised to navigate the Caribbean Sea in 2024. As the newest addition to the FRS Group, L'Express des Îles stands ready to redefine Caribbean travel, enhancing our offerings with unmatched sophistication and operational excellence.
FRS completes takeover of the French-Caribbean company L'Express des Îles
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.
FRS to acquire French Caribbean company L'Express des Îles
FRS to Acquire French Caribbean company L'Express des Îles
The internationally renowned ferry company FRS has entered into an agreement to acquire L'Express des Îles, a leading maritime company in the Caribbean Sea. This move is part of FRS's strategic realignment, following the successful sale of FRS Iberia, with a focus on diversifying the range of offered routes.
Our subsidiary FRS Elbfähre has the necessary know-how to offer an ecologically sustainable solution. Therefore, a concept paper was created in which the concept is presented in three steps.
FRS provides comprehensive consulting and high-quality maritime services for all aspects of maritime projects, based on its extensive experience and vast maritime knowledge. Solutions developed by FRS are tailor-made for every single client.
FRS – World Leading International Ferry Specialist
The roots of FRS go back to 1866, when the first steam ship passenger service on the Flensburg Fjord started under the flag of the company "Flensburg-Ekensunder Dampfschiffsgesellschaft" (FEDG). In 1935, "Förde Reederei GmbH" was founded by about 100 merchants from Flensburg in Northern Germany to supersede the promising business of FEDG in an emerging market.
The FRS has grown from a regional steamboat shipping company to an international successfully operating shipping company, operating around 61 vessels. Last year FRS carried 7.4 million passengers and 1.7 million vehicles. Extensive experience and dedication characterize our work.
With our subsidiaries, we are active in Europe, North America and the Middle East.