Robust through rough waters: BLG LOGISTICS presents figures for fiscal year 2025

The Management Board of BLG LOGISTICS GROUP AG & Co. KG. From left: Ulrike Riedel, Chief Human Resources Officer & Labor Director; Axel Krichel, Member of the Executive Board & Chief Operating Officer (COO); Matthias Magnor, Chairman of the Board of Management and Christine Hein, Chief Financial Officer.

• Group sales at 1.2 billion euros
• EBIT above plan at EUR 87.2 million
• Group EBT at EUR 77.4 million

Bremen, April 28, 2026 – The Executive Board of BLG LOGISTICS presented the results for the 2025 financial year at its annual press conference today. Sales amounted to 1.2 billion euros – a decline of 4.5 percent (-55 million euros). At EUR 87.2 million, EBIT was above the planned assumptions. At EUR 77.4 million, EBT was slightly below the previous year's figure. Overall, the company generated a solid result despite a difficult environment.

"2025 was characterized by a simultaneity that had it all: the unpredictable tariff policy of the US government, ongoing wars and a sluggish economy. As logistics specialists, we feel every vibration immediately. But every vibration is not only a risk, but also an opportunity – for new solutions, necessary adjustments and faster responsiveness," explained Matthias Magnor, CEO of the BLG Group.

Different developments in the business units

The three business units of BLG, AUTOMOBILES, CONTRACT and CONTAINER, developed differently in 2025. AUTOMOBILE increased its earnings despite declining vehicle volumes. CONTRACT felt the effects of economic restraint, especially in automotive parts and parts of industrial goods logistics, and fell short of expectations. CONTAINER once again made a significant contribution to the overall result with the investment income from EUROGATE.

"2025 was a year with tailwinds, headwinds and crosswinds. But – and this is the important message – we finished this year better than we expected at the beginning. In particular, the focus on profitability, liquidity and equity has paid off," explained Christine Hein, CFO of BLG LOGISTICS.

AUTOMOBILE: Earnings increased 

The AUTOMOBILE division remained positive in terms of earnings despite lower volumes. A high level of vertical integration, efficient processes and one-off effects contributed to this result. Sales fell slightly to 678 million euros (previous year: 687.5 million euros). Vehicle volumes were below plan – influenced by the economy, structural change in the automotive industry and US tariffs. "New mobility models pose new challenges for companies and fleet operators. Innovative, holistic network solutions are in demand in automotive logistics," said Axel Krichel, Member of the Board of Management and Chief Operating Officer (COO). "We are very well positioned here with our network."

A total of 4.2 million vehicles were handled, transported or technically processed in the BLG network. The AutoTerminal Bremerhaven recorded a slight decline of 1.25 million vehicles (previous year: 1.3 million).

CONTRACT: Challenging year, first stabilization

Revenue in the CONTRACT division fell from EUR 536 million to EUR 488 million, impacted by declines in automotive parts logistics and parts of industrial logistics, as well as the impact of US tariffs on steel and timber throughput in the port of Neustadt.

Countermeasures such as cost management, restructuring and the focus on high-margin activities have shown initial success. The Industrial & Energy and E-Commerce divisions developed positively. For 2026, the CONTRACT division expects stable sales and a slight increase in earnings.

CONTAINER: Strong result and milestone 

The CONTAINER division made a significant contribution to the overall result in 2025. The investment in EUROGATE, accounted for using the equity method, generated a profit after tax of EUR 56.6 million, driven by strategic shipping company partnerships, higher-than-expected storage fee and reefer revenues, and unplanned calls in connection with geopolitical developments. The German container terminals recorded volume growth of around 21 percent to a total of around 8.8 million standard containers.

A historic success: After more than ten years and unfortunately large accumulated losses, Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven was in the black for the first time in the year under review – the result of consistent development work and the right strategic partnerships. "Free and secure trade routes are central to global trade. As a commercial enterprise, we need first and foremost predictability and reliability," emphasised Michael Blach, Member of the Board and Chairman of CONTAINER.

Employer BLG LOGISTICS

The 2025 financial year and annual report are based on the motto 'Together'. In an environment characterized by geopolitical tensions, economic weakness and trade policy volatility, it has been shown once again that employee commitment and commitment are crucial.

"10,452 people work for the BLG LOGISTICS Group. Each and every one of them made the result possible," said Ulrike Riedel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director.

In 2025, BLG employed an average of 8,838 people in the fully consolidated companies (10,452 including CONTAINER). BLG stands by its social partnership principles, with collective bargaining coverage at 98.1 percent – a high figure in the logistics industry.

Training remains a focal point: 222 trainees were supervised in commercial and technical-industrial professions as well as dual bachelor's degree courses. With a training rate of 2.8 percent, BLG exceeded the self-imposed target of 2.0 percent. 

Sustainability: Progress on "Mission Climate"

In the year under review, the BLG Group achieved important milestones on the path to climate-friendly logistics. As part of the "Mission Climate", greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) have already been reduced by 45.3 percent compared to the base year 2018 – the interim target of minus 29.4 percent planned for 2025 has thus been significantly exceeded. The goal by 2030: minus 50.4 percent compared to 2018. Since 2025, BLG has been covering its entire electricity needs entirely from renewable energies. A clear decarbonization roadmap with defined levers for each goal provides the framework.

Outlook for 2026: bold, agile and reliable

Despite challenging conditions, the Management Board is cautiously optimistic about 2026. Sales are expected to remain at the previous year's level, EBT is expected to be below the 2025 level, but will remain in the double-digit million range.

"Resilience does not come about alone. It is created in close cooperation – with our employees, with our customers, with our partners. Trade is like water. He always finds his way. And wherever markets are reorganizing, where industries are transforming, where companies have to restructure their supply chains – we can create added value," Matthias Magnor concluded the annual press conference.

BLG LOGISTICS

BLG LOGISTICS is a seaport and logistics service provider with an international network. We are strengthened by the experience of almost 150 years of company history. Today, we are present around the world with almost 100 locations and branches. We offer our customers from industry and trade complex logistics system services. Every day, more than 10,000 employees take responsibility for the smooth logistics of high-quality products. For more information, please visit our website: www.blg-logistics.com