Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2026-01-14 23:42Core Viewpoint - COSCO Shipping Holdings is steadily enhancing its fleet capacity by signing multiple shipbuilding agreements, which will significantly increase its operational capabilities and strengthen its market position [2][3][7]. Group 1: Shipbuilding Agreements - COSCO Shipping Holdings' wholly-owned subsidiary has signed a total of twelve shipbuilding agreements for twelve 18,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships, with a total transaction value of RMB 16.788 billion [2][5][6]. - Additionally, the company has signed six agreements for six 3,000 TEU container ships, amounting to a total of RMB 1.98 billion [2][7]. - In total, COSCO Shipping Holdings announced the construction of 18 vessels in one day, with a combined cost of nearly RMB 18.8 billion [3][9]. Group 2: Fleet Capacity and Market Strategy - As of the end of the reporting period, COSCO Shipping Holdings operates a fleet of 557 self-owned container ships, with a total capacity exceeding 3.4 million TEUs, maintaining a leading position in the industry [5]. - The new vessels are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029, with plans to deploy them on major east-west trade routes to enhance service quality and optimize cost structures [6][7]. - The 3,000 TEU ships will be utilized for regional feeder operations, providing stable capacity and improving customer service capabilities in emerging and regional markets [8]. Group 3: Share Buyback and Dividend Distribution - COSCO Shipping Holdings has conducted two rounds of A-share buybacks in 2025, with a total expenditure of RMB 1.567 billion, reflecting the company's commitment to maintaining shareholder value [4][13]. - The company plans to repurchase between 50 million to 100 million A-shares at a maximum price of RMB 14.98 per share, with a total budget of up to RMB 1.498 billion for this buyback [11]. - In 2025, COSCO Shipping Holdings announced a mid-year cash dividend distribution of approximately RMB 8.674 billion, continuing its trend of high dividend payouts [14].