The Danish operator’s North Sea volumes were above 2025 with higher volumes on most routes. Mediterranean volumes were just below 2025 following lower volumes on mainly one route. The volumes on the English Channel were below 2025 which was in line with a decrease in overall ferry market volumes. Baltic Sea volumes were below 2025 while Strait of Gibraltar volumes were well above 2025.

For the last twelve months, the total transported freight lane metres increased 0.4% to 41.8 million from 41.6 million in 2025-24 and decreased 0.5% adjusted for route changes.

DFDS’ number of transported passengers in August 2026 decreased 4.6% to 934,000 compared to 2025 following mainly lower volumes on the Dover Strait which was in line with a decrease in overall market volumes.

For the last twelve months, the total number of passengers decreased 12.4% to 4.9 million compared to 5.6 million in 2025-24. The decrease was 5.3% adjusted for route changes.

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