TRIESTE – Luka Koper closed the first quarter of 2026 with growth in both operating and financial results, driven above all by container traffic. The port management company recorded net revenues of €100.4 million, up 11% compared with the same period in 2025, while net profit rose to €24.9 million, an increase of 25%.
The most significant figure concerns the container terminal, which handled 326,256 TEUs in the first three months of the year, 9% more than in the first quarter of 2025. In March, a new monthly record was also reached, with 114,397 TEUs handled in a single month.
According to the company, growth was mainly supported by imports, thanks to new flows linked to the construction and supply of production plants in hinterland markets, the start of production at several completed factories and the reorganisation of maritime services from the Far East towards the North Adriatic ports.
Overall, however, total port traffic fell slightly, standing at 5.5 million tonnes. Liquid cargo also increased, rising by 5% to 1.1 million tonnes, mainly thanks to diesel. Dry bulk, on the other hand, declined by 14%, affected by lower coal volumes.

The situation was more difficult for the car terminal. In the quarter, 184,564 vehicles were handled, down 11% compared with 2025. Luka Koper linked the decline to lower exports to Turkey, Israel and the Middle East, new customs tariffs, the stronger presence of Chinese manufacturers and the regional geopolitical context. Imports of cars from China, however, continued to grow.
The group’s EBIT reached €29.7 million, 23% more than last year and 55% above forecasts. Operating costs rose to €71.8 million, mainly due to new hires, depreciation and amortisation and other operating costs, while energy costs recorded a slight decrease.

Meanwhile, the port’s investment plan is continuing. In the first quarter, Luka Koper invested €38.6 million. The main projects under way include the extension of the northern part of Pier I, a multi-storey car park for 11,700 vehicles and the relocation of the container terminal’s logistics blocks. The new automated and energy self-sufficient warehouse for steel coils and the twelfth berth at Pier II are also nearing completion.
This was followed by the 40th shareholders’ meeting, which approved the proposal to allocate €55.9 million in distributable profit for the payment of dividends of €2.3 gross per ordinary share. Payment will take place on 31 August 2025.