May 9, 2025
Volumes (Year to date, 3 May 2025)
| 2025 | 2024 | Change vs 2024 | |
| Cars | 140,800 | 151,500 | -7.1% |
| RoRo Freight | 259,400 | 260,900 | -0.6% |
| Container (teu) | 132,800 | 103,300 | +28.6% |
| Terminal Lifts | 123,500 | 112,500 | +9.8% |
Volumes (Since last update, 1 March to 3 May 2025)
| 2025 | 2024 | Change vs 2024 | |
| Cars | 91,500 | 92,100 | -0.7% |
| RoRo Freight | 147,200 | 143,200 | +2.8% |
| Container (teu) | 69,000 | 55,700 | +23.9% |
| Terminal Lifts | 66,200 | 60,400 | +9.6% |
Irish Continental Group (1 January to 30 April 2025)
- New US tariffs have created uncertainty in some trading flows.
- Strong business model and balance sheet enable continued expansion.
- Recent acquisitions include the JAMES JOYCE cruise ferry and an additional container ship.
- Company capitalises on market weakness to grow on favourable financial terms.
- Consolidated Group revenue rose by 7.1% to €189.5 million (2024: €177.0 million).
Ferries Division Overview (1 January to 30 April 2025)
- Total revenues: €118.8 million (2024: €119.7 million), slight decline of 0.8% year-on-year
- Traffic Volumes (year to 3 May 2025):
- Cars carried: 140,800 (↓ 7.1%)
- Freight (RoRo units): 259,400 (↓ 0.6%)
- Early 2025 volumes affected by Holyhead Port closure. Partial reopening in mid-January led to market stabilisation. Full reopening expected on 1 July 2025
