What LUKA KOPER DD does

Luka Koper d.d. operates Slovenia's primary Adriatic cargo port, a publicly listed multi-purpose facility (Ljubljana Stock Exchange: LKPG) majority-owned by the Republic of Slovenia at 51%. The company provides cargo handling, storage, and intermodal logistics services across four core terminals: containers (the leading Adriatic container terminal), automotive (Europe's fifth largest vehicle terminal), general cargo, and liquid bulk, supported by 532,000 m² of enclosed warehousing, 117 ha of open storage, 203,000 m³ of tank capacity, 38 km of railway track, and 3,475 m of operational coastline with up to 18 m of draft.

The business runs on a regulated public-port tariff model generating transaction-based revenue from cargo handling, recurring storage fees, and maritime services such as pilotage, towage, and mooring. Its technology stack centers on a 25-year Terminal Operating System partnership with Tideworks Technology, extended through 2035 with API-led modernization beginning January 2026, alongside a Konecranes fleet of more than 30 Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes that is being progressively electrified. Customers are primarily container shipping lines, automotive OEMs and importers, Central European manufacturers, and liquid bulk operators, served through direct B2B commercial relationships rather than digital self-service channels.

Growth is anchored by capacity-expansion initiatives including the NAPADRAG dredging program (basin I to -15m) with the Port Authority of Venice, new liner service additions (KT service launched June 2026), active hinterland development in Serbia and the Western Balkans (Port Day Belgrade 2026), and a capex program funded in part by approximately $79.4M of financing closed in January 2025 with OTP banka and Banka Sparkasse. Reported revenue progressed from approximately €260M in 2021 to €447M in 2025, with EBITDA margins expanding to roughly 33%, reflecting the leverage of fixed infrastructure on rising throughput.

Name

LUKA KOPER DD

Legal name

Luka Koper d.d.

Website

https://luka-kp.si

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Luka Koper d.d. operates Slovenia's state-majority-owned Adriatic multi-purpose port, providing container, automotive, general cargo, and liquid bulk handling plus warehousing and intermodal rail services to shipping lines and Central European shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

Keywords

• Port terminal services
• Container cargo handling
• Maritime logistics services
• Warehouse storage facilities
• Intermodal rail transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Koper

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port and Terminal Services: Core revenue from cargo handling services at multiple terminals including container, automobile, general cargo, and liquid bulk. Charges are based on cargo volume, type, and handling requirements.
2. Storage and Warehouse Services: Revenue from warehousing and storage facilities including 532,000 m² of enclosed warehouses and 117 ha of open storage areas; storage fees charged per duration and space utilized.
3. Maritime and Logistics Services: Pilotage, tugboat, mooring services, and intermodal logistics coordination for vessels calling at the port.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Luka Koper d.d. operates a multi-purpose port on the Adriatic Sea providing cargo handling, warehousing, storage, and intermodal transport services across container, automobile, general cargo, liquid bulk, and Ro-Ro terminals. The port serves as a logistics gateway connecting maritime shipping routes from Asia and the Mediterranean to Central Europe via 38 km of rail connections. Revenue is generated through regulated port service tariffs for vessel calls, cargo handling, storage, pilotage, and tugboat services.

Product overview

Luka Koper d.d. is a multi-purpose port and logistics system serving Central Europe. The company operates as a unified port facility offering a portfolio of terminal services including container handling (the leading container terminal on the Adriatic), automotive (Europe's fifth largest), general cargo, and Ro-Ro services. These core port operations are supported by 532,000 m² of enclosed warehouses, 117 ha of open storage, and 38 km of railway tracks. The company also provides a digital service called E-zabojnik for container status tracking. The port's infrastructure includes 3,475 m of operational coastline and 18 m maximum sea depth, with a technology partnership with Tideworks for terminal operating systems and equipment from Konecranes for cargo handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-zabojnik: Mobile application that allows users to check the status of containers at the container terminal.

Products and services

• Container Terminal
• Automotive Terminal
• General Cargo Terminal
• Ro-Ro Terminal
• Warehouse and Storage Services
• Railway Connections
• Maritime Services
• E-zabojnik Container Tracking Application

Quantifiable outcome

• Q2 2026: Four new electric RTGs will be added, replacing older diesel-powered units as part of transition to all-electric container handling
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tideworks TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2025Luka Koper and Tideworks Technology extended their 25-year partnership through 2035, implementing advanced terminal operating systems (TOS) to modernize port operations. The partnership includes an upgrade to terminal systems starting January 2026 with new versions of existing systems and development of APIs for better data exchange to support Luka Koper's smart port strategy.
• KonecranescoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Multi-year technical partnership for Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes. Luka Koper ordered four electric RTGs for Q2 2026 handover, building on a 2024 purchase. The port already operates over 30 Konecranes RTGs as part of its decarbonisation strategy. The e-RTGs draw power via cable reel from local grid supplemented by onboard batteries and feature Konecranes' Truck Lift Prevention safety technology.
• Port Authority of VenicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in NAPADRAG project for improving maritime access in Northern Adriatic ports. Luka Koper serves as project leader. In the Port of Koper, basin I will be dredged to -15m to allow berthing of larger container vessels and increase container traffic capacity.
• European Union (co-funded projects)minorOthersLuka Koper participates in numerous EU co-funded projects including GrEnEVO-Tran, BREEZE, PortCREW, HOLOGISTICS, Erik Parking, ADRIREC, GrEn4Tran, SUPERALFUEL, RENEWPORT, and many others under Interreg, Horizon 2020, and TEN-T programs. These projects focus on green energy, digitalization, safety, and infrastructure improvements.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port of Trieste: Italy's principal Adriatic port and Luka Koper's closest direct competitor for Central European cargo flows. Both compete for container and general cargo volumes serving Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, and other landlocked Central European markets via overlapping rail corridors.
• Port of Venice: Northern Adriatic port and joint NAPADRAG project partner with Luka Koper. While they collaborate on maritime access improvements, they also compete for Adriatic container, Ro-Ro, and general cargo traffic, particularly for North Italian industrial hinterland.
• Port of Rijeka: Croatia's principal Adriatic port competing directly with Luka Koper for Central European and Balkan cargo flows. Both target automotive and container traffic through Croatia and Slovenia to reach Hungarian and Central European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA): Major German port and logistics group operating container terminals in Hamburg and other locations. Comparable as a publicly listed multi-terminal port operator with intermodal connections, though operating at significantly larger scale and focused on North Sea shipping routes.
• Eurogate: European container terminal operator with facilities in Germany, Portugal, Italy, and Russia. Comparable as a multi-location container terminal operator with intermodal capabilities, though geographically broader than Luka Koper's single Adriatic location.
• DP World: Global port operator operating terminals across six continents. While not directly competing in the Adriatic, DP World represents the type of global incumbent Luka Koper competes against for shipping line partnerships and cargo volumes.
• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global port operator with terminals worldwide. Comparable as a major multi-purpose port operator, though primarily focused on Asian and transshipment hubs rather than European Mediterranean markets.
• Hutchison Ports: Global port operator owned by CK Hutchison with European terminals including in the Netherlands, Spain, and other locations. Represents the type of well-capitalized, geographically diversified port operator that Luka Koper competes with for shipping line contracts.

Others

• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): World's largest container shipping line and significant terminal operator through TIL/MSC Terminal Investment Limited. While primarily a shipping customer rather than competitor, MSC's vertical integration into terminal operations affects Luka Koper's commercial relationships and competitive landscape.
• CMA CGM: Major global container shipping line with terminal operations through CMA Terminals. As a key shipping line customer of Luka Koper, CMA CGM's investment in its own terminals shapes the competitive dynamics and partnership opportunities for Adriatic port operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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Investments

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