January 16, 2026
Ferry – freight:
- Total volumes0m lane metres were 1.2% above 2024 and 0.4% lower adjusted for route changes. The full-year growth rates were -0.1% and -1.8%, respectively.
- North Sea volumes were above 2024 driven by higher volumes on most routes. Mediterranean volumes were as expected below 2024 due to capacity reductions.
- Channel volumes were above 2024 driven by the new Jersey volumes as the total Dover Strait volumes were on level with 2024.
- Baltic Sea volumes were just below 2024.
- Strait of Gibraltar volumes were above 2024.
In 2025, the total transported freight lane metres decreased 0.1% to 41.5m from 41.5m in 2024 and decreased 1.8% adjusted for route changes.
Ferry – passenger:
- The December decrease was mainly due to lower volumes on Strait of Gibraltar.
- The number of cars in December was on level with 2024 adjusted for route changes.
In 2025, the total number of passengers decreased 21.1% to 5.2m compared to 6.6m in 2024. The decrease was 4.4% adjusted for route changes.
Source: click on table below to access the DFDS website
