en.Wedoany.com Reported - Danish ferry operator DFDS reported total freight volumes of 3.6 million lane metres in April, up 2% compared to the same month in 2025. After adjusting for routes, the company said the growth rate for the period was still 1.9%.

Freight volume growth on several routes drove expansion in the North Sea region, while activity in the Mediterranean region was boosted by strong demand on routes to Egypt and Tunisia. In contrast, Channel freight volumes were below 2025 levels, with DFDS noting the decline on the Dover Strait aligned with broader market trends. Baltic Sea freight volumes remained well above previous figures, and activity on the Strait of Gibraltar also saw growth during the month.

Over the past 12 months, total transported lane metres increased by 0.8% to 41.8 million, up from 41.5 million in the previous year. After adjusting for routes, the company noted an underlying freight volume decline of 1.1%.

Passenger numbers fell to 416,000 in April, down 8.1% year-on-year after route adjustments. The company attributed the decline primarily to Easter falling in early April this year, compared to mid-April in 2025, which shifted travel patterns into March. Operational issues on the Strait of Gibraltar also led to fewer sailings, further reducing passenger volumes. In the 12 months to April, total passenger numbers dropped 20.6% to 5.0 million. After accounting for route adjustments, DFDS confirmed an underlying decline of 5.2% for the year.

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