Hapag-Lloyd Raises Outlook on Strong Rates

German container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd raised its full-year earnings outlook for the third time this year. The upgrade was driven by elevated freight rates and solid fourth-quarter performance amid ongoing Red Sea rerouting.

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FILE PHOTO: Hapag-Lloyd containers at a loading terminal at the harbour in Hamburg, Germany, July 13, 2025. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo

HAPAG-LLOYD AG raised its full-year earnings outlook for the third time on Wednesday, lifting EBIT guidance to $2.4 billion on strong freight rates. The upgrade highlights a broader profit boom across the European logistics sector amid resilient global trade. Shares rose 4.2% following the announcement, extending gains for investors.