Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-10-30 12:44Core Viewpoint - COSCO Shipping Holdings Co., Ltd. reported strong financial performance for the first three quarters of 2025, with significant growth in net profit and container shipping revenue, while also emphasizing the challenges posed by geopolitical instability and market uncertainties [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, COSCO Shipping achieved a revenue of CNY 167.599 billion, with an EBIT of CNY 39.164 billion and a total profit of CNY 36.895 billion. The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 27.070 billion [1]. - In Q3 alone, the net profit attributable to shareholders reached CNY 9.533 billion, representing a 63.20% increase compared to Q2 [1]. Business Segments - The container shipping business generated revenue of CNY 161.031 billion, with an EBIT margin of 20.65%. The terminal business reported revenue of CNY 8.925 billion, marking a year-on-year growth of 12.35% [1]. - The total container throughput for the first three quarters was 11.3 million TEUs, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.6% [2]. Strategic Developments - The establishment of COSCO Shipping's Central Asia subsidiary aims to enhance the Asia-Europe trade corridor. Additionally, joint ventures in smart supply chain platforms were launched to strengthen regional supply chain hubs [2]. - New shipping routes were introduced, including direct services from Southeast Asia to South Asia and enhanced connections to North America and Latin America, aligning with global supply chain restructuring trends [2]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates ongoing challenges in the container shipping industry due to geopolitical instability and economic uncertainties. It plans to focus on enhancing core competitiveness and operational resilience while advancing digital supply chain initiatives and green transformation [2].