February 5, 2024 - Doha, Qatar - - Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (“Milaha”) today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Key financial highlights:
Milaha Maritime & Logistics’ net profit decreased by QR 330 million compared to the same period in 2022, mainly due to weakened container shipping rates compared to near record highs in 2022, and reduced volumes.
Milaha Gas & Petrochem’s net profit increased by QR 108 million compared to the same period in 2022, mainly due to non-recurrent vessel impairments that were recorded in 2022 and improved performance from wholly owned vessels.
Milaha Offshore’s net profit increased by QR 87 million compared to the same period in 2022, driven by increased vessel utilization, specialized services, and project income.
Milaha Capital’s net profit increased by QR 149 million compared to the same period in 2022, driven by an increase in investment income and a non-recurrent real estate property impairment recorded in 2022.
Milaha Trading’s bottom line increased by QR 3 million compared to the same period in 2022, coming from increased margins of bunker and related ancillary services, along with higher marine product sales.
The Board of Directors invites all Shareholders to the Ordinary Annual General Assembly meeting, that will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Company’s Head Office, located in Ein Khaled (Industrial Area St. No. 100, Area 56, Zone E). In-person registration will begin one hour before the meeting at 3:30 pm, during which those registered can receive a Zoom link to attend the meeting. The meeting will begin at 4:30 pm after registration is complete.
The company will conduct an investor conference call on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at 14:00 Doha time, to further discuss its results. The conference call may be accessed by telephone by dialing Qatar Toll Free Number: 00 800 101 734 and entering the Conference ID: 6581731. Further information can be found on our website www.milaha.com.