XMPD(SZ:000905) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-10 07:48Core Viewpoint - The Chinese port industry is undergoing regional integration to optimize resource allocation, enhance port efficiency, and promote smart and green transformation, with Fujian province initiating a consolidation of its port operations [2][5]. Group 1: Company Actions - Xiamen Port Development Co., Ltd. plans to acquire 70% of Xiamen Container Terminal Group Co., Ltd. for approximately 6.178 billion yuan, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals [3][4]. - The acquisition aims to create synergies between the existing bulk cargo operations and the container terminal business, enhancing the overall competitiveness of the company [3][4]. - The restructuring is part of a broader strategy to fulfill commitments made by the controlling shareholder, Fujian Port Group, and to inject quality assets into the listed company [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Xiamen Container Terminal has shown strong financial performance, with net profits of 491 million yuan, 567 million yuan, and 154 million yuan for 2023, 2024, and Q1 of this year, respectively [4]. - Xiamen Port Development reported a revenue of 10.542 billion yuan and a net profit of 141 million yuan for the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.44% [4]. - The company achieved a cargo throughput of 20.528 million tons in the first half of 2025, a 7.73% increase, maintaining its leading position in Xiamen Port [4]. Group 3: Industry Context - The integration of the port industry in China began in the mid-2000s, driven by top-level design in the transportation sector, aiming for a more coordinated regional development [5][6]. - The Ministry of Transport has been promoting port integration through policy guidance and market-oriented measures, facilitating resource consolidation within provinces [5][6]. - The focus of the industry is shifting towards smart transformation, green development, and optimizing functions as regional restructuring progresses [6]. Group 4: Future Developments - The company is advancing the construction of smart and green ports, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs through intelligent systems [7][8]. - The fundraising plan includes investments in multi-modal logistics centers and upgrading terminal equipment, aligning with the goal of building a world-class port [7][8]. - The development projects are expected to improve Xiamen Port's capacity to handle large container ships and support the growth of foreign trade [8].