MAY VOLUMES: FREIGHT GROWTH IN MOST NETWORK REGIONS

Core Insights - DFDS reported a total freight volume of 3.7 million lane meters in May 2025, which is 4.5% higher than in 2024 and up 2.5% when adjusted for route changes [1][3] - The total number of passengers in May 2025 was 411,000, reflecting a 4.7% decrease compared to 2024, with a year-to-date growth rate of -3.6% [4] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes exceeded 2024 levels despite disruptions from a national strike in Sweden affecting operations in Gothenburg [2] - Mediterranean volumes were boosted by increased capacity between Tunisia and France and a new route between Egypt and Italy, although they were lower when adjusted for new ferry competition [2] - Channel volumes were above 2024 when adjusted for new Jersey routes, while Baltic Sea volumes declined due to reduced capacity on one route [3] - For the last twelve months, total transported freight lane meters increased by 4.5% to 41.6 million from 39.8 million in the previous year, with a 0.6% increase when adjusted for route changes [3][6] Passenger Volumes - The number of cars transported in May 2025 was 6.3% lower than in 2024 when adjusted for route changes [4] - Over the last twelve months, the total number of passengers increased by 17.4% to 6.2 million compared to 5.3 million in the previous year, with a 1.4% increase when adjusted for route changes [4][6] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 16,500 full-time staff [8] - The company provides ferry, road, and rail transport services, along with complementary logistics solutions [8]