DP WORLD ATLAS
Our Atlas Service delivers fast fixed-schedule short-sea reefer shipping across Europe, with four- to five-day transits into Vlissingen and London Gateway, all supported by seamless end-to-end visibility.
FAST. RELIABLE. SUSTAINABLE.
As Moroccan fresh produce volumes grow, UK and EU retailers need greater certainty, less variability, and lower carbon impact. Traditional road routes face strikes, border delays, and driver shortages. Our Atlas Service offers a smarter alternative, combining road-like speed with unmatched reliability.
RELIABLE TRADE CONNECTIONS
We provide fixed windows at Agadir, London Gateway and Vlissingen. Combined with new reefer capacity and an integrated IT backbone, these improvements ensure faster transit times, consistent service, and seamless customer experience.
WHAT MAKES ATLAS DIFFERENT?
With our own ships, ports, and digital platforms, we provide a faster, more resilient, and sustainable way to move goods between Morocco, the UK, and Europe. From fields to shelves, we combine infrastructure, expertise, and innovation to drive growth and certainty in your supply chain.
Fast
Day-certain, five to seven-day transits aligned to fixed Monday and Wednesday EU arrivals ensure speed and predictability for perishable cargo.
Reliable
Fixed berthing windows and a short, focused rotation via DP World terminals provide dependable schedules and smoother supply chain coordination.
Sustainable
Mode shift from road to sea, combined with higher reefer utilisation, cuts CO₂ emissions, reduces waste, and protects soft produce like tomatoes and blueberries.
Market access
Direct springboards into UK and Benelux distribution, with inland logistics options from London Gateway and Vlissingen for streamlined access.
HOW IT WORKS
ONE PLATFORM. ONE STANDARD.
Our Atlas Service is built to deliver certainty. From booking to final mile, every step follows one connected, streamlined process, built on visibility, speed, and accountability.
Step 1: Book & plan
Tell us your lane. We’ll configure it with predictive ETAs and live tracking via Odyssey. Bookings are fast, transparent, and fully aligned to your retail cycle.
Step 2: Load & inspect
Load at origin with confidence. Atlas ensures pre-booked reefer plugs and inspection slots match your confirmed windows, minimising disruption and downtime.
Step 3: Sail & arrive
Your produce arrives day-certain. Our fixed weekly service delivers to LGW (Monday) and ANT (Wednesday) in five to seven days, combining speed with liner-grade reliability.
Step 4: Deliver & report
Choose DDP, door, or inland delivery from our destination hubs. Every shipment includes Scope 3-ready carbon reporting, aligned to your sustainability goals.
SHIPPING SCHEDULE AND CARGO
Fast, frequent sailings connect Morocco to major hubs in the UK and Northern Europe. With fixed windows and tailored frequencies, this short-sea service supports the timely movement of fresh produce and industrial cargo, ensuring reliability, quality, and seamless access across both directions.
Morocco ↔ UK/North Europe
| Rotation | Agadir → Vlissingen → London Gateway → Casablanca → Agadir |
|---|---|
| EU windows | VLI (Mon) · LGW (Tue) |
| Transits | Four days Agadir → Vlissingen · Five days Agadir → London Gateway |
| Seasonality | Weekly (October–May) · Fortnightly (June–September) |
DRIVING BETTER TRADE
Our connected corridor between Morocco, London, and Vlissingen is powered by cutting-edge technology and designed with sustainability at its core. With real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and reduced emissions, it’s a smarter route that supports both operational excellence and environmental goals.
NEW 40' REEFER FLEET
A new fleet of 40' high cube reefer containers are now ready for the first sailing on our Morocco–UK–Europe corridor. Designed to meet the highest standards for cold chain logistics, this expanded capacity ensures more reliable and secure transport for temperature-sensitive cargo.
Integrated with our IT backbone, each unit offers real-time tracking and condition monitoring, delivering visibility and confidence with every shipment.
“We are launching a bespoke shipping solution from Morocco to the UK and the Continent. The key elements of this service - reliability, fast transit times and modern IT platform - will provide exporters and retailers with a viable alternative to the current transportation by truck and ensure improved quality produce at lower cost with a significantly reduced carbon emissions.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Morocco, UK, and Northern Europe trade corridors are there, and how does DP World support trade?
DP World enables seamless movement across Morocco, UK, and Northern Europe trade corridors through integrated logistics, expert cargo handling and customs support, ensuring secure, efficient and timely delivery.
How does DP World streamline trade pathways to the UK and Northern Europe from Morocco?
At DP World, we streamline trade pathways from Morocco to the UK and Northern Europe by managing customs, documentation, and logistics. This reduces delays and costs while ensuring faster, more reliable access to key regional markets.
How does trade with the UK and Northern Europe work from Morocco?
DP World expertly manages every stage of trade with the UK and Northern Europe from Morocco, from customs clearance to transport we ensure efficient, compliant, and timely movement of goods across borders.
What are Morocco's trade routes to the UK and Northern Europe?
At DP World, we oversee and streamline Morocco’s trade routes to the UK and Northern Europe, by leveraging key Mediterranean ports and seamless connections for reliable logistics, customs handling, and efficient cargo movement.