German ferry company FRS has announced its acquisition of L’Express des Îles, a fast ferry company based in Guadeloupe. The move is part of FRS’s strategic realignment to diversify its offered routes. L’Express des Îles, in operation for 37 years, originally provided fast ferry services between the islands of Guadeloupe, Les Saintes, and Marie Galante, and later expanded to Martinique, Dominica, and St Lucia. The current fleet of L’Express des Îles consists of three high-speed catamarans.
The acquisition of L’Express des Îles by FRS marks a significant expansion of the German ferry company’s operations in the Caribbean region. This move aligns with FRS’s strategic goal of diversifying its offered routes, and it reflects the company’s commitment to growth and expansion in the maritime industry. L’Express des Îles, with its established presence and fleet of high-speed catamarans, will enhance FRS’s capabilities in providing fast ferry services in the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe.
The acquisition of L’Express des Îles by FRS is a strategic business decision that will contribute to the expansion and diversification of FRS’s operations. With L’Express des Îles’ established history and fleet of high-speed catamarans, FRS aims to enhance its presence and capabilities in the Caribbean region. This acquisition reflects FRS’s commitment to growth and expansion in the maritime industry, positioning the company for continued success in the fast ferry market.
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