June 17, 2021
  • Total RoRo volumes in May 2021 were 31.2% above 2020 (and 4% above May 2019)
  • The extraordinary volume growth in May 2021 vs 2020 reflected a recovery from the significant volume reductions in May 2020 caused by lockdowns.
  • Volumes were above May 2019 in each of the four business units mainly carrying freight, i.e. North Sea, Baltic Sea, Channel and Mediterranean. Trading between the EU and the UK continued to be robust.
  • The total number of passengers in May 2021 was 27.3% below 2020 reflecting the continued tight travel restrictions.