May 17, 2025
Scandlines Sharpened its Competitiveness in 2024
Revenue: EUR 465 million, stable compared to previous year (466 million)
- EBITDA: 181 million (↗ from 179 million)
- EBIT: 149 million (↗ from 145 million)
- Profit before tax: EUR 125 million (↗ or 122 million in 2023)
- Investments: EUR 42 million, including major progress towards our zero direct emissions ambition
- Revenue BorderShops ↘ (EUR 88 million against EUR 97 million) as currency developments reduced the incentive for Swedish customers to make use of the group’s shopping travel offering.
- Sustainability: Construction of a zero direct emissions freight ferry is on track for commissioning in 2025; preparations for the conversion of two ferries to plug-in hybrid operations have advanced.
- 4 million pax
- 6 million cars
- 693k trucks
Outlook
- Continued focus on strengthening ferry operations, port infrastructure, and BorderShops in Puttgarden and Rostock.
- Efficiency improvements, including automation and targeted commercial efforts, to enhance capacity utilisation and competitiveness.
- Anticipated growth in leisure traffic and a return to freight volume increases from 2025 onwards.
- Ongoing investments in green technology, highlighted by the upcoming deployment of a zero direct emission freight ferry.
- Stable financial outlook supported by operational efficiency, with a long-term commitment to fair competition post-Fehmarn Belt fixed link.
