Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-17 14:40Core Viewpoint - Company held a performance briefing on April 15, 2025, to discuss its 2024 operational results and financial status, expressing gratitude for investor support and addressing concerns about profitability and future prospects [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 233.859 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33.3% [3] - The company reported EBIT of RMB 69.948 billion, up 91% year-on-year [3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 49.1 billion, reflecting a 105.8% increase [3] - Return on equity (ROE) was 22.6%, an increase of 10.8 percentage points year-on-year [3] - By the end of 2024, the company's debt-to-asset ratio decreased to 42.7%, down approximately 4.69 percentage points from the previous year [3] - The net cash inflow from operating activities was RMB 69.313 billion, a significant increase of 206.9% [3] - The company's EBIT and other performance metrics are leading within the industry compared to major global shipping companies [3] Industry Outlook - The container shipping industry is expected to remain complex and volatile due to geopolitical influences, trade tariff policies, and evolving global cargo flow structures [4] - The company aims to accelerate global and scalable development, focusing on digital intelligence and green low-carbon transformation to provide high-quality services and create greater shareholder value [4][6] Strategic Focus - The company plans to enhance its global port operations, focusing on global layout, service efficiency, and the digitalization and green transformation of ports [7] - The company is committed to building a resilient and efficient global supply chain system, with a focus on integrated operations across container shipping and port management [8] - The company emphasizes the importance of collaboration between shipping and port operations to mitigate cyclical risks and promote sustainable high-quality development [8]