HMM reported revenue of KRW 10,891 trillion ($7.51 billion) in 2025, with net profit of KRW 1,879 trillion ($1.29 billion) and operating profit of KRW 1,461 trillion ($1.0 billion).
The operating margin stood at 13.4 per cent, demonstrating solid profitability despite a challenging global shipping environment.
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) averaged 1,581 points in 2025, down 37 per cent from 2,506 points in 2024.
Freight rates fell sharply across major trade lanes, including the US West Coast (-49 per cent), US East Coast (-42 per cent) and Europe (-49 per cent).
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HMM recorded a 6.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter rise in operating profit in Q3 2025, with an operating margin of 11.7 per cent.
The market faces an oversupply risk as a large volume of new container vessels is scheduled for delivery, while demand growth remains weak.
HMM plans to expand its hub-and-spoke network in the container segment, strengthen low-emission services, and optimise feeder operations to improve cost efficiency and market share.
In the bulk segment, the company aims for stable growth by diversifying its portfolio and pursuing new business opportunities.
