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Hapag-Lloyd sees earnings quadruple in fourth quarter

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Hapag-Lloyd saw its earnings quadruple in the fourth quarter, contributing to a slight rise in full-year figures due to higher transport volumes combined with a stable average

Hapag-Lloyd sees earnings quadruple in fourth quarter

BERLIN (Reuters) - Hapag-Lloyd saw its earnings quadruple in the fourth quarter, contributing to a slight rise in full-year figures due to higher transport volumes combined with a stable average freight, the company said on Thursday.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) stood at 1.3 billion euros ($1.35 billion) in the final three months of the year compared to 300 million euros in the corresponding 2023 period, according to preliminary figures.

($1 = 0.9604 euros)

(Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing by Rachel More)

Key Takeaways

  • Hapag-Lloyd's Q4 earnings quadrupled.
  • EBITDA reached 1.3 billion euros.
  • Higher transport volumes contributed to growth.
  • Stable average freight rates maintained.
  • Full-year figures showed a slight rise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Hapag-Lloyd's EBITDA in the fourth quarter?
Hapag-Lloyd's EBITDA stood at 1.3 billion euros ($1.35 billion) in the final three months of the year.
How much did Hapag-Lloyd's earnings increase in Q4?
Hapag-Lloyd saw its earnings quadruple in the fourth quarter compared to the same period last year.
What contributed to the rise in Hapag-Lloyd's full-year figures?
The rise in full-year figures was due to higher transport volumes combined with a stable average freight rate.

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