宁波远洋: 宁波远洋运输股份有限公司关于投资建造集装箱船舶项目进展暨拟投资设立境外公司的公告

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd. plans to invest in the construction of container ships and establish two wholly-owned subsidiaries in Singapore to enhance its fleet structure and service capabilities [1][3]. Investment Overview - The company intends to invest approximately 1.194 billion RMB for the construction and operation of 4 vessels with a capacity of 2700 TEU through its subsidiary Ningbo Ocean (Singapore) Co., Ltd. [1][3]. - An additional investment of about 1.7 billion RMB is planned for the construction and operation of 4 vessels with a capacity of 4300 TEU [1][3]. - The total investment funds will primarily be used for shipbuilding projects and the establishment and operation of the overseas companies [1][3]. Company Structure and Operations - The two new subsidiaries are named Ningbo Ocean (Singapore) Longitude Pte. Ltd. and Ningbo Ocean (Singapore) Latitude Pte. Ltd., each with a registered capital of 500,000 SGD [4][5]. - Both companies will engage in shipping operations, including chartering ships and providing ship management services [4][5]. Board Approval and Strategic Alignment - The investment plan has been approved by the company's board and authorized by the shareholders during the 2025 first extraordinary general meeting [2][3]. - The investment aligns with the company's strategic planning and aims to strengthen its core competitiveness in the shipping industry [6]. Impact on the Company - The investment is expected to optimize the company's fleet structure and expand its scale, enhancing its service capabilities and international competitiveness [6]. - The company will leverage Singapore's position as an international shipping hub to improve its market engagement and operational efficiency [6].