Wallenius Wilhemsen tjente 212 millioner dollar
Etterspørselen etter frakt fra Asia øker og skipene er fullbooket ut året.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported a profit of 212 million dollars in the latest quarter, in line with a recent update to trade figures. The company's managing director, Lasse Kristoffersen, stated that they delivered a strong third quarter, with good demand and positive results across the business. The fleet is booked full until the end of 2026, and the company expects most of its capacity for the next few years up to 2029 to be secured by contracts.
Recent large contracts, totaling around 1.7 billion dollars, have reinforced this work, with one valued at 1.7 billion dollars and lasting three years, ensuring cargo through 2029. The company has also placed orders for four new ships from a shipyard in China, with delivery scheduled for 2030, and has an option on eight more ships.
To pay for these, Wallenius Wilhelmsen bought 300 million dollars' worth of new shares in October. A year ago, the U.S. harbor tax was a concern for the report, with the company expecting a cost of around 100 million dollars in the fourth quarter before actions were taken. The U.S. has now extended the pause until January 9, with a hearing period. The company notes that it is unclear what will happen afterward.
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