TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIRC, 台灣港務公司) announced its operational performance for 2024 on Thursday (Jan. 9), reporting a record revenue of NT$22.8 billion, a 5% increase from 2023's NT$21.7 billion. TIPC Chairman Lee Hsien-yi (李賢義) revealed that the net profit reached NT$9.9 billion, surpassing the earnings threshold. Employees with top performance ratings could receive year-end bonuses of up to 4.4 months.
Lee attributed the record-breaking revenue to the company's efforts in stabilizing its core business while actively promoting offshore wind power, waterfront development, and reinvestment ventures. The corporation achieved impressive revenue and freight volume results, with the ports handling 690 million revenue tons and 13.92 million TEUs, marking growth compared to the previous year.
Despite global challenges, including a 3.2% economic growth rate, lower than the two-decade average, and conflicts such as the Red Sea crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war, Lee noted weakened international consumer demand. Taiwan faced significant challenges, including the April 3 Hualien earthquake and Typhoon Krathon. Nonetheless, the corporation maintained a steady approach to promoting investment and construction operations, achieving remarkable results.