海峡股份： 并购提升行业集中度，构筑南北双枢纽

Group 1 - The core strategy of the company during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period is to leverage the strategic opportunities of Hainan Free Trade Port construction, focusing on resource integration, technological innovation, and capital operation to transition from a regional shipping enterprise to a global leader in roll-on/roll-off transportation [1] - The company initiated shipping resource integration in 2021, leading to the establishment of a joint venture that unified the operation and management of 47 vessels in the Qiongzhou Strait, reversing the previously fragmented industry situation [1] - By June 2025, the company plans to acquire COSCO Shipping Passenger Transport for 2.515 billion yuan, increasing its fleet size to 64 vessels, making it the largest roll-on/roll-off fleet globally, and establishing a dual hub layout in the Qiongzhou Strait and Bohai Bay [1] Group 2 - The new passenger transport hub, set to be operational by the end of 2023, is expected to handle 35 million passengers and 5.6 million vehicles annually, becoming the largest roll-on/roll-off hub in the country [1] - The hub will incorporate advanced technologies such as AI scheduling systems and smart ticketing gates, significantly reducing vehicle clearance times and improving vessel scheduling efficiency by 25% [1] - Since its listing in 2009, the company has maintained a stable dividend policy, with a total cash dividend of 1.74 billion yuan and an average dividend payout ratio of 53%, enhancing its investment value in the capital market [2]