The Luka Koper Group reported financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, exceeding all key indicators.
Net sales revenue reached EUR 187.7 million, up 15% year-on-year and 11% above plan.
Operating profit (EBIT) rose to EUR 52.8 million, an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2024 and 69% above the planned figure.
Net profit stood at EUR 43.5 million, 33% higher than last year and EUR 17.3 million above plan.
Total cargo throughput amounted to 11.4 million tons, representing a 1% increase and in line with the business plan.
The Container Terminal recorded the highest growth, up 14% to 623,731 TEUs, supported by new business linked to hinterland production facilities, capacity shortages at European ports, and the restructuring of shipping services from the Far East.
The Car Terminal handled 452,049 vehicles, up 10%, due to increased imports from Chinese manufacturers and exports of European-made vehicles to Mediterranean markets.
General cargo volumes remained stable, with a slight increase in wood exports. Dry bulk throughput fell by 8% because of lower iron ore volumes, while liquid cargo slightly declined on reduced imports of jet and diesel fuel.
Operating costs rose to EUR 136.9 million, driven by higher labour and material costs, while service and depreciation costs decreased.
The company invested EUR 54 million in the first half of 2025, a 161% increase compared to last year.
Projects included the continuation of construction on a multipurpose warehouse for steel coils, the 12th Berth on Pier II, and relocation of storage blocks at the Container Terminal.
Initial works for the extension of Pier I began in January and entered the construction phase in mid-July.
The company also completed a new car storage area with capacity for 3,500 vehicles, a new Passenger Terminal building, a warehouse hall for Avtoservis Koper, and delivered a new locomotive to its affiliate Adria Transport.
“We are pleased that we have managed to launch all planned projects and that they are progressing according to the set timelines. This sends a strong signal to our business partners that we are delivering on our strategic business plan and that they can continue to rely on us,” said Nevenka Kržan, President of the Management Board. She also noted that additional major projects will start this year, including new open storage areas for vehicles, a covered parking garage with capacity for nearly 12,000 vehicles, and initial works on on-shore power supply infrastructure for ships.
Luka Koper Group is a public limited company headquartered in Koper, Slovenia, operating the Port of Koper. It manages port and logistics services, including container, car, bulk, liquid, and general cargo terminals, as well as passenger operations. The group also engages in infrastructure development and investment to expand port capacity.
Avtoservis Koper is a company providing vehicle processing and related services in the automotive logistics sector, with operations tied to the Port of Koper’s car terminal.
Adria Transport is a railway transport company established as an affiliate of Luka Koper, offering rail freight services primarily for port-related cargo and hinterland connections.