Beibu Gulf Port (SZ:000582) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-16 05:27Core Insights - North Bay Port Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 3.556 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, marking an 11.5% year-on-year increase, with a non-net profit attributable to shareholders of 472 million yuan, a significant growth of 28.73% [2] Group 1: Major Infrastructure Developments - Significant port projects such as the 200,000-ton automated container terminal in Qinzhou, the 200,000-ton bulk cargo terminal in Fangchenggang, and the cruise home port in Beihai have been completed, enhancing navigation capabilities for large vessels [2] - The deep-water berth advantage in the North Qin Fang area allows for the accommodation of vessels over 100,000 tons, with a deep-water berth ratio of 37%, significantly higher than the national coastal port average [5] Group 2: Shipping Network Expansion - The opening of the first roll-on/roll-off shipping route from North Bay Port to Jebel Ali Port in the UAE has reduced shipping time by approximately 7 days for vehicles produced in Chongqing [5] - North Bay Port has launched 91 container shipping routes, achieving full coverage of major ports in ASEAN countries [5] Group 3: Container Throughput Growth - North Bay Port's container throughput reached 4.76 million TEU, with a year-on-year growth rate of 10.1%, ranking 9th among Chinese ports [7] - Historical growth shows container throughput increased from 3.82 million TEU in 2019 to 9.02 million TEU in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 18.7% [10] - For the first seven months of 2025, the port completed a throughput of 5.55 million TEU, maintaining a position in the national top ten and achieving the second-highest growth rate nationwide [10] Group 4: Future Prospects and Strategic Developments - The Pinglu Canal project, expected to be completed by 2026, will enhance the connectivity of the western land-sea new corridor, making it the third major river-sea transport corridor in China [13] - The expansion of the rail network, including the Huangtong to Baise railway and the addition of a second line to the Qian-Gui railway, is set to reduce shipping distances significantly [13] - North Bay Port has been included in the CSI 500 Index, highlighting its long-term investment value and growth potential driven by strategic initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and RCEP [16]