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NOVEMBER: SOFT FREIGHT AND PASSENGER VOLUMES
Globenewswire· 2025-12-12 09:00
Core Insights - Total freight volumes in November 2025 were 3.6 million lane metres, which is 1.8% lower than 2024 and 3.8% lower when adjusted for route changes [1][2] - Year-to-date (YTD) growth rates for freight volumes were -0.4% and -1.8% respectively [1] - The number of passengers in November 2025 decreased by 10.5% to 195,000 compared to 2024, with a YTD growth rate of -4.5% [2][3] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes were below 2024 levels due to soft volumes on most routes, while Mediterranean volumes were also below 2024 due to capacity reductions [1] - Channel volumes remained stable compared to 2024, with new Jersey volumes offsetting a slowdown in Dover Strait volumes [2] - For the last twelve months (2025-24), total transported freight lane metres increased by 0.1% to 41.5 million from 41.4 million in 2024-23, but decreased by 2.1% when adjusted for route changes [2] Passenger Volumes - The total number of passengers for the last twelve months (2025-24) decreased by 19.7% to 5.3 million compared to 6.6 million for 2024-23, with a decrease of 5.5% when adjusted for route changes [3] - The number of cars transported in November was 6.8% below 2024 when adjusted for route changes [2] DFDS Ferry Volumes - DFDS reported a November 2025 freight volume of 3,627,000 lane metres, a decrease of 1.8% from 2024, while the last twelve months showed a slight increase of 0.1% [4] - The number of passengers in November 2025 was 203,000, down 21.5% from 2024, with the last twelve months showing a decrease of 19.7% [4] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 16,500 full-time staff [6] - The company provides ferry transport for goods and passengers, along with complementary logistics solutions [6]
OCTOBER VOLUMES: SOFT MOMENTUM IN EUROPEAN ECONOMIES LOWERS GROWTH
Globenewswire· 2025-11-12 09:00
Core Insights - Total freight volumes in October 2025 were 3.6 million lane metres, which is 3.7% lower than 2024 and 5.7% lower when adjusted for route changes [1] - The total number of passengers in October 2025 decreased by 5.5% to 331,000 compared to 2024, with an adjusted year-to-date growth rate of -4.3% [3] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes were below 2024 levels due to soft volumes on most routes, while Mediterranean volumes also declined due to increased ferry competition and reduced capacity [1] - Channel volumes decreased due to a slowdown in the Dover Strait corridor, whereas Baltic Sea volumes were above 2024 levels [2] - For the last twelve months (2025-24), total transported freight lane metres increased by 1.0% to 41.5 million from 41.1 million in 2024-23, but decreased by 1.5% when adjusted for route changes [2] Passenger Volumes - The total number of passengers for the last twelve months (2025-24) decreased by 18.0% to 5.3 million compared to 6.5 million for 2024-23, with a growth rate of -4.0% adjusted for route changes [4] - Higher passenger volumes in the Strait of Gibraltar were offset by lower volumes in the Channel, particularly in the coach market [3] DFDS Ferry Volumes - In October 2025, freight volumes were reported at 3,637,000 lane metres, a decrease of 3.7% from 2024, while the last twelve months showed a 1.0% increase in total freight volumes [5] - The number of passengers in October 2025 was 331,000, reflecting a significant decrease of 27.8% from 2024, with the last twelve months showing an 18.0% decrease in total passengers [5]
JULY VOLUMES: SOLID FREIGHT GROWTH IN MOST AREAS
Globenewswire· 2025-08-20 05:35
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]
JUNE VOLUMES: FREIGHT HEADWINDS IN SEVERAL AREAS
Globenewswire· 2025-07-11 08:00
Core Insights - DFDS reported a decline in ferry freight volumes in June 2025, with total volumes of 3.4 million lane metres, which is 1.7% lower than 2024 and down 3.7% when adjusted for route changes [1][5] - The year-to-date (YTD) growth rates for freight volumes were -0.2% and -1.3% respectively, indicating a challenging market environment [1] - Passenger volumes also saw a significant decrease, with June 2025 passenger numbers adjusted for route changes down 7.1% to 414,000 compared to 2024 [3][5] Freight Volumes - North Sea freight volumes were negatively impacted by a national strike in Sweden affecting Gothenburg port operations, while Mediterranean volumes decreased due to new ferry competition between Türkiye and Italy [1] - Channel volumes were also below 2024 levels, influenced by a decrease in the total Dover Strait market [2] - For the last twelve months, total transported freight lane metres increased by 3.7% to 41.5 million from 40.0 million in the previous year, with a 0.3% increase when adjusted for route changes [2] Passenger Volumes - The number of cars transported in June 2025 was 9.3% below 2024 when adjusted for route changes [3] - Over the last twelve months, the total number of passengers increased by 10.4% to 6.1 million compared to 5.5 million for the previous year, although the growth rate adjusted for route changes was -0.7% [3][5] 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 services for goods and passengers, facilitating trade and travel across Europe [7]
APRIL VOLUMES: PASSENGERS BOOSTED BY EASTER TIMING DIFFERENCE
Globenewswire· 2025-05-12 08:00
Core Insights - The April 2025 freight volumes decreased by 0.7% compared to 2024, with a more significant decline of 2.5% when adjusted for route changes [1][6] - Passenger volumes in April 2025 saw a notable increase of 15.1% compared to 2024, primarily influenced by the Easter holiday timing [4][6] - The total transported freight lane metres for the last twelve months increased by 4.6% to 41.4 million from 39.6 million in the previous year [3][6] Freight Volume Analysis - North Sea volumes were lower than 2024, mainly due to a decline in automotive volumes between Germany and the UK [2] - Mediterranean volumes exceeded 2024 levels, driven by a shift of road volumes to ferry and a capacity increase between Tunisia and France [2] - Baltic Sea volumes were down due to a temporary capacity reduction on one route, while Strait of Gibraltar volumes were above 2024 [3] Passenger Volume Analysis - The number of passengers in April 2025 was 432,000, reflecting a 15.1% increase compared to 2024, with a year-to-date growth rate of -3.2% [4][6] - The number of cars transported in April 2025 was 13.0% higher than in 2024, adjusted for route changes [4] - Over the last twelve months, the total number of passengers increased by 15.9% to 5.9 million compared to 5.1 million in the previous year [4][6] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 14,000 full-time staff [8] - The company provides ferry, road, and rail transport services, along with complementary logistics solutions [8] - DFDS was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen [8]