Slovenia’s Luka Koper Group successfully navigated global economic challenges to post strong financial and operational results in 2025.
The port’s financials saw substantial year-over-year gains across the board:
- Net Sales Revenue: Reached EUR 380.3 million (+15% compared to 2024), supported by higher throughput and storage revenues.
- Operating Profit: Surged 44% to EUR 96.3 million.
- Net Profit: Hit EUR 81.5 million (+35% YoY).
While total maritime throughput held steady at 23,003,522 tonnes, specific high-value segments saw major growth:
- Containers: The Container Terminal achieved a new record of 1,272,161 TEU (a 12% increase). This growth was fueled by restructured shipping loops from the Far East and within the Mediterranean, as well as new operations supplying hinterland production facilities.
- Vehicles (Ro-Ro): The Car and RO-RO Terminal handled 914,817 units (+3%), boosted by an influx of vehicle imports from Chinese manufacturers and strong exports to Mediterranean countries.
- Modal Split: Despite ongoing restrictions from railway network upgrades, rail transport successfully maintained a 51% modal split.
The port inaugurated its modern Passenger Terminal in May 2025, capping off a record season with 80 cruise ship arrivals and 123,928 total passengers (just 1% below 2024 levels).
Luka Koper invested EUR 132.9 million in 2025, allocating EUR 42.9 million specifically to sustainability initiatives. President of the Management Board, Nevenka Kržan, noted that delivering these results during an intensive investment cycle brings operational challenges, but the port plans to accelerate its investments to EUR 201 million in 2026.
Key ongoing projects include:
- A new container quay and storage areas in Pier I’s northern section.
- A multi-storey car garage with an 11,700-vehicle capacity.
- An automated warehouse for steel coils and Berth 12 for project cargo (both slated for completion this year).