APM Terminals Bahrain has reported that its revenue and profit for the first half of 2026 were lower than in the same period last year due to the continued effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting disruption to regional shipping activity.
H1 2026 revenue was below last year, with all three business segments impacted. Container terminal revenue decreased by 25.4 per cent (BHD 14.3 million/US$38.1 million), general cargo revenue decreased by 9.8 per cent, and marine services revenue decreased by 42.7 per cent. The company said the decline reflects the ongoing impact of regional conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting shipping patterns.
Revenue performance was partially supported by an increase in temporary general cargo handling activity related to changes in regional supply chains.
Profit for the period totalled BHD1.2 million (US$3.2 million), 71.7 per cent below last year, primarily driven by lower revenue.
APM Terminals said the impact was partially mitigated through proactive cost optimisation initiatives across the business, including operational efficiencies and disciplined management of discretionary expenditure.
Operating profit in H1 2026 reached BHD1.6 million (US$4.3 million), a decrease of 68.2 per cent from H1 2025.
