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SWISS to introduce new service to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plans to further expand its route network in the coming 2023-24 winter schedules. The airline will offer its first ever nonstop services between Zurich and Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The Dutch port city will be served six times weekly from January 22, 2024.

Rotterdam is the Netherlands’ second-largest city and a lively major port. The city itself is famed for its skyline and for such iconic structures as the Erasmus Bridge and the Cube Houses. Its impressive port is among the biggest in the world, and strongly colours the city’s character and feel. Rotterdam also boasts a varied arts scene, top-notch museums such as the Boijmans Van Beuningen and a wide range of shopping and nightlife options. The city is a cultural melting pot, too, and offers a unique blend of the past and the future that makes it a truly fascinating destination.

In adding Rotterdam to its network, SWISS is expanding its connections with the Randstad conurbation in the Western Netherlands. So in addition to its existing Amsterdam flights, SWISS will now offer a further attractive air travel option to and from the country’s economic and cultural center.

Short transits, good connections

The flight between Zurich and Rotterdam takes an hour and 30 minutes. The city’s modestly-sized airport is quick and easy to negotiate. The city centre is around ten minutes away by car traffic permitting, or 20 minutes by public transport. Rotterdam is about an hour’s drive from Amsterdam and half an hour from The Hague. Swift public transport services are also available to and from both cities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany First Lady Elke Budenbender Christens Berlin Express

Hapag-Lloyd AG (Frankfurt: HLAG) has officially welcomed into its fleet the “Berlin Express”, the first ship of its new Hamburg Express class. At an event attended by some 300 guests from business and politics, naming patron Elke Büdenbender performed the ceremonial christening of the ship at the Container Terminal Burchardkai (Athabaskakai) in the Port of Hamburg. Among the guests were Peter Tschentscher, the First Mayor of Hamburg, and Daniel Günther, the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein.

The Hamburg Express class will mark the beginning of a new era for Hapag-Lloyd and its fleet. In total, a dozen state-of-the-art large container ships will be put into service by 2025. Together, these vessels will make an important contribution to Hapag-Lloyd’s efforts to operate its entire fleet in a climate-neutral manner by 2045. Thanks to their cutting-edge dual-fuel technology, they will also be able to operate using non-fossil fuels, such as bio-methane and e-methane, and thereby generate hardly any CO2 emissions.

For the time being, liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be used, which will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25 percent and soot emissions by 95 percent. In addition, advanced components – such as an optimised hull and a highly efficient propeller – will help the vessels to reduce fuel consumption and thereby greenhouse gas emissions.

The “Berlin Express” was built at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea. With a length of almost 400 metres and a capacity of 23,600 TEU, it is the largest cargo ship ever to sail under German flag. The container ships in the Hamburg Express class will exclusively operate on the cargo-intensive Far East route between Asia and Europe. The “Berlin Express” will operate regularly on the FE3 service, which sails between Ningbo and Hamburg, via Xiamen, Kaohsiung, Yantian, Hong Kong, Singapore and Rotterdam.

 

 

 

New Europe Thalys Routes and Travel Opportunities

June 2019 will see Thalys servicing new destinations — Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport and Marne-la-Vallée, which is en route to Disneyland Paris and the shopping outlets of La Vallée Village. With connections from Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and central Amsterdam, you won’t want to miss out on the new travel opportunities!

By the way, tickets are already available for booking, so get planning!

New Routes at Low Fares

Thalys will operate two daily services from Amsterdam Central and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport and Marne-la-Vallée. Stopping at Rotterdam, Anvers and Brussels, you can secure low fares by planning and booking in advance.

From Airport to Airport

If you’re spending part of your European vacation in Amsterdam, but flying out of Paris Charles de Gaulle (or visa versa), consider saving precious time and money by jumping on a Thalys train connecting the two cities instead of flying. Why? Because you will travel comfortably sans queues and rushing about. Spend that time relaxing in the comfortable seats while taking in the scenery planning your next trip!

Add the Magic of Disney!

You might be discovering the sites of Amsterdam or Brussels, but why not throw in a side trip to Disneyland Paris? Just jump on a Thalys train and change at Marne-la-Vallée. You might even fancy a spot of shopping at La Vallée Village while you’re there. Disneyland and shopping – now that’s a recipe for a some serious family fun!

The connections:
Amsterdam to Marne La Vallée: 3 hr 41 min
Rotterdam to Marne La Vallée: 3 hr 02 min
Antwerp to Marne La Vallée: 2 hr 26 min
Brussels to Marne La Vallée: 1 hr 33 min

New Look and Feel

Not only will there be new routes, Thalys trains will also have a new look in 2022. An exciting project between Belgian designer Axel Enthoven and French designer Matali Crasset, one major feature in the train’s new design is increased storage space for bicycles!