JULY VOLUMES: SOLID FREIGHT GROWTH IN MOST AREAS

Core Insights - Total freight volumes in July 2025 reached 3.6 million lane metres, representing a 3.4% increase compared to 2024, with a 1.2% increase when adjusted for route changes [1] - The total transported freight lane metres for the last twelve months increased by 3.2% to 41.6 million from 40.3 million in the previous year [2] - The number of passengers in July 2025 was 719,000, a decrease of 2.8% compared to 2024, with a year-to-date growth rate of -3.9% [3] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes showed positive development, exceeding 2024 levels, aided by a recovery from a national strike in Sweden [1] - Mediterranean volumes also surpassed 2024 figures, adjusted for the new route between Egypt and Italy [1] - Channel volumes increased due to new Jersey routes, while Baltic Sea and Strait of Gibraltar volumes were also above 2024 [2] Passenger Volumes - The number of cars transported in July 2025 was 0.5% higher than in 2024, adjusted for route changes [3] - For the last twelve months, the total number of passengers increased by 1.5% to 5.8 million compared to 5.8 million for the previous year, with a growth rate of -1.0% when adjusted for route changes [3] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 16,500 full-time staff [7] - The company provides ferry, road, and rail transport services, along with complementary logistics solutions [7] - DFDS was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen [7]