Norwegian ferry operator Color Group reported total revenues of approximately NOK6.7 billion ($610 million) for 2025. The company noted that both passenger and freight volumes were impacted by macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest throughout the period.
Operating profit for the year reached NOK562 million, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation fell to NOK1.2 billion from NOK1.4 billion in 2024. These results were influenced by high price inflation and currency effects, which the company described as a satisfactory performance.
The group transported 3.5 million passengers and 150,000 freight units across its international ferry routes during the year. These operations involve a fleet of five vessels connecting seven ports in Norway, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
“Color Line maintained stable operations with high customer value across all routes in 2025, although growth in the travel industry moderated after several years of expansion,” said Trond Kleivdal, Chief Executive Officer of Color Line. He added that activity in European freight markets remained below normal levels due to global unrest.
It noted that travellers showed an increased willingness to pay for services they perceived as "safe and predictable alternatives". This trend helped the group maintain its performance despite an increasingly uncertain global environment.
To protect against volatility, the company said it has established hedging mechanisms for its fuel requirements and continues to monitor developments in the Middle East.