Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-15 02:37Core Viewpoint - China Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. (中远海能) has signed a shipbuilding contract worth approximately 7.88 billion RMB, which is expected to initiate a new round of fleet upgrades in the domestic shipping industry [1] Group 1: Company Developments - China Cosco Shipping Energy's stock rose nearly 3%, trading at 9.71 HKD with a transaction volume of 39.83 million HKD [1] - The company announced a contract for the construction of one ethylene ship and eighteen oil tankers with Dalian Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry, Yangzhou Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry, and Guangdong Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry, totaling 78.82 billion RMB [1] Group 2: Industry Context - Recently, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (中船集团) and China Cosco Shipping Group signed a cooperation agreement in Shanghai for new shipbuilding projects involving 87 vessels, exceeding 50 billion RMB [1] - This agreement marks the highest single domestic cooperation contract amount for Chinese shipbuilding companies and signifies a milestone in the strategic collaboration between top global shipbuilding and shipping enterprises, amidst a shift towards greener and smarter shipping solutions [1]