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]

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]