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Bahrain port operator hit by regional disruption
APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has released financial figures for the second quarter of 2026, which highlight the ongoing operational and commercial issues facing the regional ports and terminals sector. Both revenue and profit levels were well down compared to the equivalent period of 2025, due to the continued effective closure of the strait of Hormuz and the resulting disruption to regional shipping activity.
The company’s revenues, at BDH 14.3 million, were 25.4% lower than in the same three months of last year, while operating profits dropped 68.2% to BHD 1.6 million.
All three of the terminal’s business segments have been impacted. Container terminal revenue decreased by 25.4%, general cargo by 9.8%, and marine services by 42.7% compared with the same months of 2025. The one positive in terms of revenue generation was a temporary increase in general cargo handling activity related to changes in regional supply chains.
Overall profit for the period was 71.7% below last year, primarily as the result of lower revenues. The company says the adverse impact of geopolitical issues was partially mitigated by proactive cost optimisation initiatives across the business, including operational efficiencies and more disciplined management of discretionary expenditure.
