Competition on key Turkish route weighs on DFDS earnings
- DFDS reports 22% decrease in year-on-year ebitda in first quarter during ‘tough times’ for European ferry operators
- New service introduced by competitor on key Trieste to Istanbul route responsible for ‘rapid’ price reductions
- Cost reductions and capacity reductions expected to provide improvements for second quarter as full-year guidance remains unchanged
Muted growth prospects for European trade expected due to uncertainties about the war in Ukraine and potential impacts from US policy shifts