Getlink: Excellent April 2022 for Shuttle Traffic

Rhea-AI Summary

In April 2022, Getlink reported significant traffic growth for its Le Shuttle Freight and Le Shuttle services. Truck transport increased by 14% year-over-year, totaling 128,980 trucks, aided by the suspension of competing services. Passenger vehicle transport surged 450% to 204,069 units, marking the highest monthly traffic since summer 2020, boosted by the Easter period. Since January, nearly 504,000 trucks and 500,000 passenger vehicles have crossed the Channel. Future traffic updates will be available on June 9, 2022.

Positive

• 14% increase in truck shipments to 128,980 in April 2022 compared to 113,089 in April 2021.
• 450% surge in passenger vehicle transport to 204,069 units compared to 37,111 in April 2021.
• Best monthly traffic for passenger shuttles since summer 2020.
• Strong performance during the Easter period with over 131,000 vehicles crossing.

Negative

• None.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Getlink (Paris:GET):

		April 22	April 21	Change	Jan-April 2022	Jan-April 2021	Change
Truck Shuttles	Trucks	128,980	113,089	14%	503,848	418,192	20%
Passenger Shuttles	Passenger vehicles*	204,069	37,111	450%	498,831	153,168	226%

* Includes cars, motorcycles, vehicles with trailers, caravans, camper vans and coaches.

In April 2022, Le Shuttle Freight transported 128,980 trucks, an increase of 14% compared to April 2021, driven by the suspension of P&O services between 17 March and 26 April 2022. Since 1 January nearly 504,000 trucks have crossed the Channel aboard the Shuttles.

In April 2022, Le Shuttle transported 204,069 passenger vehicles, achieving the best monthly traffic since summer 2020 with more than 131,000 crossing during the Easter period (8-24 April) of which 36,592 vehicles crossed during the Easter weekend (15-18 April), confirming the upward trend observed in the first quarter. Since 1 January almost 500,000 passenger vehicles have crossed the Channel aboard the Shuttles.

Traffic figures for the month of May will be published on Thursday 9 June 2022 before the markets open.

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Getlink Contacts:

For UK media enquiries contact

John Keefe on + 44 (0) 1303 284491

Email: press@getlinkgroup.com

For investor enquiries contact:

Jean-Baptiste Roussille on +33 (0)1 40 98 04 81

Email : jean-baptiste.roussille@getlinkgroup.com

For other media enquiries contact

Romain Dufour on +33(0)1 4098 0464

Michael Schuller on +44 (0) 1303 288749

Email: Michael.schuller@getlinkgroup.com

Source: GETLINK S.E.

FAQ

What were Getlink's traffic figures for April 2022?

In April 2022, Getlink reported 128,980 trucks and 204,069 passenger vehicles transported.

How much did truck shipments increase in April 2022 for Getlink?

Truck shipments increased by 14% in April 2022 compared to April 2021.

What is the percentage increase in passenger vehicle transport for Getlink in April 2022?

Passenger vehicle transport surged by 450% in April 2022 compared to April 2021.

When will Getlink publish its traffic figures for May?

Getlink will publish its traffic figures for May on June 9, 2022, before markets open.