DFDS A/S Company Description
DFDS A/S provides logistics solutions and services in Denmark and internationally.
The company operates through Ferry and Logistics divisions. The Ferry division operates ferry routes connecting Europe to Türkiye and northern Africa, transporting freight units, mainly trailers and passengers, as well as offers port terminal services.
This division provides ferry services primarily to forwarders and hauliers, as well as manufacturers of heavy industrial goods, such as automotive, cold chain, FMCG and retailers, construction, refuse derived fuel, forest and paper products, metals, and chemicals; and operates mini cruises, and business and corporate events.
The Logistics division provides transport solutions for full- and part loads, special cargo, and multimodal transport; contract logistics solutions, including warehousing and transport of frozen meat and fish.
This division primarily serves manufacturers of industrial goods and consumables, as well as retailers.
The company operates 17 freight-only routes (RoRo), 13 combined freight and passenger routes (RoPax), 70 ferries, and 8 port terminals.
DFDS A/S was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Country | Denmark |
Founded | 1866 |
Industry | Marine Shipping |
Sector | Industrials |
Employees | 17,436 |
CEO | Torben Carlsen |
Contact Details
Address: Marmorvej 18 Copenhagen, 2100 Denmark | |
Phone | 45 33 42 33 42 |
Website | dfds.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | DFDS |
Exchange | Copenhagen Stock Exchange |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | DKK |
ISIN Number | DK0060655629 |
SIC Code | 4412 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Torben Carlsen MBA | President, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Executive Board |
Karen Dyrskjot Boesen | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Member of Executive Board |
Rune Keldsen | Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer |
Soren Brondholt Nielsen | Vice President of IR and Corporate Board |
Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel | Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer |
Niklas Andersson | Executive Vice President and Head of Logistics Division |
Martin Gade Gregersen | Senior Vice President of Logistics Division |
Mathieu Girardin | Executive Vice President and Head of Ferry Division |
Jesper Aagesen | Head of Sustainable Fleet Projects |
Sophie-Kim Chapman | Head of Decarbonization |