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JANUARY: STABLE VOLUMES
Globenewswire· 2026-02-19 06:40
Core Insights - Total freight volumes in January 2026 reached 3.3 million lane metres, representing a 1.2% increase compared to 2025, but a 0.5% decrease when adjusted for route changes [1] - The total transported freight lane metres for the last twelve months increased by 0.1% to 41.5 million from 41.5 million in 2025-24, with a 1.4% decrease when adjusted for route changes [2] - The number of passengers in January 2026 was 215,000, reflecting a 1.1% increase compared to 2025 after adjusting for route changes, primarily driven by higher volumes on the Strait of Gibraltar [2] - The total number of passengers over the last twelve months decreased by 21.3% to 5.2 million compared to 6.6 million in 2025-24, with a 4.4% decrease when adjusted for route changes [3] Freight Volumes - In January 2026, freight volumes were driven by higher activity in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, while Mediterranean and Strait of Gibraltar volumes were lower due to capacity reductions and fewer sailings, respectively [1] - The January 2026 freight volumes were slightly lower than the previous year when adjusted for route changes, indicating potential challenges in specific routes [1] Passenger Volumes - The January 2026 passenger count showed a decline compared to previous years, with a significant drop of 16.1% from 2025, indicating a trend of reduced passenger traffic [4] - The overall passenger numbers for the last twelve months also reflect a significant decrease, suggesting ongoing challenges in the passenger ferry segment [3][4] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in and around Europe, generating an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employing 16,000 full-time staff [5] - The company provides a range of transport solutions, including ferry services for goods and passengers, and has been in operation since 1866 [6]
DECEMBER: FREIGHT VOLUMES END 2025 ON FIRMER NOTE
Globenewswire· 2026-01-13 09:00
Core Insights - The total freight volumes in December 2025 reached 3.0 million lane metres, which is 1.2% higher than 2024 but 0.4% lower when adjusted for route changes [1] - The full-year growth rates for freight volumes were -0.1% and -1.8% when adjusted for route changes [1] - The total transported freight lane metres in 2025 decreased by 0.1% to 41.5 million from 41.5 million in 2024, and decreased by 1.8% when adjusted for route changes [2] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes exceeded 2024 levels due to increased volumes on most routes [1] - Mediterranean volumes were below 2024 expectations due to capacity reductions [1] - Channel volumes were driven by new Jersey volumes, while total Dover Strait volumes remained level with 2024 [2] - Baltic Sea volumes were slightly below 2024, and Strait of Gibraltar volumes were above 2024 [2] Passenger Volumes - The number of passengers in December 2025 decreased by 2.7% to 329,000 compared to 2024, with a full-year growth rate of -4.4% [3] - The decline in December was primarily attributed to lower volumes on the Strait of Gibraltar [3] - The total number of passengers in 2025 decreased by 21.1% to 5.2 million from 6.6 million in 2024, with a 4.4% decrease when adjusted for route changes [3] Adjustments and Changes - Adjustments for route changes include the sale of the Oslo-Frederikshavn-Copenhagen route in October 2024, exit from the Tarifa-Tanger Ville route in May 2025, and the addition of Jersey routes from March 2025 [4] DFDS Ferry Volumes - In December 2025, freight volumes were reported at 2,961,000 lane metres, a 1.2% increase from 2024, while the last 12 months showed a slight decrease of 0.1% [5] - Passenger volumes in December 2025 were reported at 340,000, a decrease of 12.1% from 2024, with the last 12 months showing a 21.1% decrease [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 transport solutions for goods via ferry, road, and rail, as well as passenger transport on short sea and overnight ferry routes [7]
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]
SEPTEMBER VOLUMES: MIXED PICTURE FOR FREIGHT
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 08:00
Core Insights - Total freight volumes in September 2025 reached 3.5 million lane metres, representing a 0.8% increase compared to 2024, but a 1.2% decrease when adjusted for route changes [1][2] - Passenger volumes in September 2025 saw a significant decline of 7.4% to 392,000 compared to 2024, with a year-to-date growth rate of -4.1% [3][4] Freight Volumes - North Sea freight volumes remained stable compared to 2024, while Mediterranean volumes decreased due to a slowdown in Turkish automotive manufacturing and reduced domestic demand [1] - Channel volumes increased due to new Jersey routes, and Baltic Sea volumes also showed growth, contributing to a total increase of 2.3% in transported freight lane metres over the last twelve months [2][5] Passenger Volumes - The total number of passengers decreased by 14.5% to 5.5 million in the last twelve months, down from 6.4 million in the previous year [3][5] - The number of cars transported in September 2025 was 5.7% lower than in 2024, 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 services for goods and passengers, facilitating trade and travel across Europe [7]
AUGUST VOLUMES IMPACTED BY SLOWDOWN IN SOME MARKETS
Globenewswire· 2025-09-12 08:00
Core Insights - Total freight volumes in August 2025 were 3.1 million lane metres, which is 1.9% lower than 2024 and 3.9% lower when adjusted for route changes [1] - Year-to-date (YTD) growth rates for freight volumes were 0.1% and -1.2% respectively [1] - Passenger numbers in August 2025 were adjusted for route changes down 3.3% to 911,000 compared to 2024, with a YTD growth rate of -3.8% [3] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes decreased due to lower activity on routes calling the UK, while Mediterranean volumes were affected by a slowdown in Turkish automotive manufacturing and reduced domestic demand [1] - Channel volumes increased due to new Jersey routes, and Baltic Sea volumes were also above 2024 levels, while Strait of Gibraltar volumes remained stable [2] - For the last twelve months, total transported freight lane metres increased by 2.5% to 41.6 million from 40.6 million in the previous year, with a 1.9% increase adjusted for route changes [2] Passenger Volumes - The total number of passengers for the last twelve months decreased by 10.1% to 5.6 million compared to 6.2 million for the previous year, with a growth rate of -3.0% adjusted for route changes [3] - The number of cars transported in August was 3.2% below 2024 when adjusted for route changes [3] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in and around 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, along with complementary transport and 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]