DFDS A/S Adjusts Financial Outlook for 2025 Amid Mediterranean Challenges

Copenhagen, Denmark — DFDS A/S, a leading company in marine transportation, has announced a revision of its financial outlook for 2025, citing challenges in its Mediterranean operations. The company, which operates through its Ferry and Logistics divisions, has adjusted its EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) outlook to DKK 0.8-1.0 billion, down from the previously anticipated DKK 1.0 billion. Despite these adjustments, the company maintains its adjusted free cash flow outlook at DKK 1.0 billion.

The announcement, made on August 15, 2025, highlights that while most of DFDS’s network is performing in line with expectations and Logistics Boost projects are on track, the Mediterranean focus areas have progressed less than expected in the second quarter of 2025. This underperformance has prompted the company to reassess its financial projections for the year.

DFDS A/S, founded in 1866 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, operates a diverse fleet including 35 freight ferries, 16 freight and passenger ferries, 4 cruise ferries, and 15 container and side port ships. The company’s operations span Europe and Turkey, offering ferry shipping services and transport solutions to a wide range of industries, including automotive, forest and paper products, metals, and chemicals.

The revised financial outlook comes as part of a transitional year for DFDS, aimed at improving financial performance following events from 2024. The company has emphasized its commitment to navigating these challenges and continuing to deliver value to its stakeholders.

In other news, DFDS A/S was recognized for its efforts in promoting diversity within the Danish shipping industry, winning the Danish Shipping Diversity Award. This accolade underscores the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Despite the challenges faced in the Mediterranean, DFDS A/S remains focused on its strategic objectives and continues to monitor its operations closely. The company is scheduled to publish its full report on August 20, 2025, providing further insights into its performance and future outlook.

As the company navigates through these transitional times, stakeholders and industry observers will be keenly watching DFDS A/S’s efforts to overcome the Mediterranean headwinds and achieve its financial and operational goals for 2025.