智通财经网·2025-12-23 13:26Group 1 - The company Liaoport Co., Ltd. (02880) announced the signing of contracts with Dandong Port Group for the purchase of two gantry cranes and two tugboats, totaling RMB 67.24 million [1][2] - The purchase of the gantry cranes aims to improve unloading efficiency and operational efficiency at the berth, addressing aging equipment issues and reducing potential cargo loss [1] - The company believes that the terms of the contracts were negotiated fairly and are in the best interest of the company and its shareholders [1][2] Group 2 - The tugboats are intended to alleviate the tight supply situation in the Yingkou port area, especially during the busy winter production period, and to enhance navigation efficiency [2] - The company plans to purchase the tugboats to meet the demands of the Xianrendao LNG project while saving on costs and time associated with acquiring new tugboats [2] - The board of directors, including independent non-executive directors, considers the terms of the tugboat purchase contract to be fair and reasonable [2]