Operating profit and turnover grew last year at Dublin Port, despite a decline in throughput and the number of ferry passengers.
The figures are included in the company's annual report, which was published this morning.
According to the report, operating profit went up by 24.5% from €21.6 million to almost €27 million in 2008, and turnover grew just slightly from €70.4 million to €70.6 million.
And in a trading statement also released today, there are further signs of how the downturn in the economy is affecting Dublin Port.
Its throughput fell by 15% to 12.9 million tonnes in the first six months of this year. Its turnover is down by 13% and its operating profit is 4.5% lower.
Although passenger numbers were down last year, they held above 2005 and 2006 levels. And they rose by 7.6% in the first six months of the year.
The company said it continued to thrive in the cruise sector, with 83 cruises using its facilities last year.
