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Wallenius Wilhelmsen achieved solid financial, commercial, and operational performance last year, strengthening the company’s position and its contract portfolio despite a more complex operating environment. The year was characterized by a focus on safety, stable performance in key segments, and measures that position the company well for the coming years.
The adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was USD 1.811 billion with total revenue of USD 5.240 billion. Net profit rose to USD 1.104 billion, compared to USD 1.065 billion in 2024.
Focus on Safety and Responsible Operations
Safety and responsible operations remained a central priority throughout the year. Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported no serious accidents or incidents in 2025, and safety performance in shipping and logistics remained stable. Lasse Kristoffersen, CEO and President of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, emphasizes: “In a year of high activity and changing trade patterns, our top priority was to maintain safe and reliable operations at sea and on land.”
In 2025, Wallenius Wilhelmsen continued to invest in fleet renewal, operational efficiency, solutions to reduce carbon emissions, and digital infrastructure to support long-term performance.
Financial Stability through Debt Reduction
The company reduced net debt to approximately USD 1.7 billion in 2025 and paid out USD 892 million in dividends (USD 2.34 per share, an increase of USD 0.59 compared to 2024). Additionally, a strong liquidity position was maintained. Commercially, Wallenius Wilhelmsen renewed and secured contracts worth around USD 4.8 billion over several years in 2025, contributing to a total order backlog of over USD 10 billion by year-end. Operationally, the network was expanded, and integration within the company was strengthened.
Outlook for 2026
Wallenius Wilhelmsen enters 2026 with a strong financial position, a solid business book, and a clear strategic focus on enhancing customer value, increasing competitiveness, and strengthening operational efficiency through standardization and digitalization.
The 2025 annual report of Wallenius Wilhelmsen was prepared in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as required by amendments to Norwegian accounting law.
