Results reveal strong start to the year for Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd records a strong start to the year with first quarter results that are significantly higher than the same period last year.

Group profit climbed to US$4.7bn from US$1.5bn in 2021, while EBITDA was recorded at US$5.3bn and EBIT rose to US$4.8bn.

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG, said: “The year has got off to an exceptionally strong start on the whole, and whilst there have been first signs that the market has passed its peak, we also expect a strong second quarter.”