The following release was published by Port of Koper:
Despite challenging conditions and numerous uncertainties, the Luka Koper Group performed very well in the first half of 2025, exceeding all key financial indicators. Net sales revenue reached EUR 187.7 million, which is 15 percent more than in the first half of last year, while total cargo throughput a moderate growth and reached 11.4 million tons of goods handled.
In the first six months of 2025, Luka Koper successfully took advantage of the opportunities brought about by a challenging global environment. This period was marked by the rerouting of shipping lines from Asia, uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions, and changes in global trade conditions. While these brought numerous challenges, they also presented opportunities for growth. In the Luka Koper Group, we recorded increased cargo throughput in nearly all commodity groups during the first half of the year — total maritime throughput reached 11.4 million tons, which is 1% more than last year and in line with the business plan. Compared to 2024, the most significant growth — 14% — was achieved at the Container Terminal, where we handled 623,731 TEUs. This growth was driven by new business linked to the equipping of new production facilities in our hinterland markets, high occupancy rates at most European ports, and the restructuring of shipping services arriving from the Far East to North Adriatic ports.
New business opportunities, especially due to the import of vehicles from various Chinese manufacturers and the export of vehicles produced in Europe destined for Mediterranean markets, contributed to a 10% increase at the Car Terminal, where we handled 452,049 vehicles.
The volume of general cargo remained at the 2024 level, with a slight increase in wood exports. However, dry bulk cargo throughput decreased by 8%, primarily due to reduced volumes of iron ore. A slight decline was also recorded in liquid cargo, mostly due to lower imports of jet and diesel fuel.
Key financial indicators also surpassed at the end of the half-year period
The increase in cargo throughput positively impacted the Luka Koper Group’s net sales revenue, which reached EUR 187.7 million in the first half of the year — 15% more than last year and 11% above the plan. Operating profit (EBIT) was also higher, amounting to EUR 52.8 million, which is 41% more than last year and 69% above the planned figure.
Operating costs in the first half of the year reached EUR 136.9 million. The increase was mainly due to higher labour costs (related to new employment) and material costs, while service and depreciation costs declined during this period.
As a result, the net profit for the first half of 2025 stood at EUR 43.5 million, which is 33% more than last year and 66% (EUR 17.3 million) above the planned figure.
Source: Port of Koper