DFDS' RoPax AURA SEAWAYS in Kieler Förde. © Søren Lund Hviid

Freight growth in some of DFDS’ major regions

Ro-roDFDS’ total freight volumes of 3.5 million lane metres in September were on level with September 2025. North Sea volumes were above 2025 as higher Continent-UK volumes offset a slowdown in Scandinavian automotive volumes.

Mediterranean volumes were above 2025 following growth across most of the network. Channel volumes were below 2025 which was a result of a decrease in total ferry market volumes. Baltic Sea and Strait of Gibraltar volumes were below 2025 reflecting a slowdown in freight volumes in both regions.

For the last twelve months, the total transported freight lane metres increased 0.3% to 41.8 million from 41.6 million in 2025-24 and decreased 0.5% adjusted for route changes.

DFDS’ number of passengers decreased in September 4.7% to 403,000 compared to 2025 due to mainly lower Strait of Gibraltar volumes. For the last twelve months, the total number of passengers decreased 10.5% to 4.9 million compared to 5.5 million in 2025-24. The decrease was 6.4% adjusted for route changes.

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