韩国总统办公室：韩国将制定一项包括造船合作在内的、双方都同意的计划。 ...

韩国总统办公室：在美国商务部长与韩国产业部长最近一次会晤中，美国表示对造船业感兴趣。 ...

Group 1: Economic Performance - Jiangsu's GDP grew by 5.7% year-on-year in the first half of the year, outperforming the national average by 0.4 percentage points, indicating a trend of stable and high-quality development [1] - Infrastructure investment in Jiangsu increased by 6.9% year-on-year, contributing 1.0 percentage points to overall investment growth, which supports economic stability and enhances public welfare [3] - The industrial added value of large-scale industries in Jiangsu rose by 7.4% year-on-year, reflecting strong internal momentum for economic growth [4] Group 2: Fiscal Stability and Social Investment - Jiangsu's general public budget revenue grew by 1.1% in the first half of the year, with tax revenue increasing by 2.7%, while public budget expenditure rose by 2.3% [2] - Significant investments in education, health, and social security were noted, with expenditures in these areas growing by 6%, 13.3%, and 4.3% respectively, indicating a focus on improving public welfare [2] Group 3: Industrial Development and Innovation - The high-tech manufacturing sector in Jiangsu saw an increase in added value of 11.8% year-on-year, contributing 36.3% to the growth of large-scale industries [5] - The shipbuilding industry in Jiangsu is experiencing a high boom cycle, with a 41.9% year-on-year increase in deadweight tonnage of orders, indicating strong demand and growth potential [5][6] Group 4: Income Growth and Urban-Rural Balance - Per capita disposable income in Jiangsu increased by 5.2% year-on-year, with rural residents' income growth of 5.8% outpacing urban residents' growth of 4.8%, narrowing the income gap [7][8] - The development of strong village companies in rural areas is expected to provide local employment opportunities and share economic benefits with residents [7]

事实上，不单是资产规模，中信证券表示，本次交易完成后，"新"中国船舶将成为资产规模、营业收入 规模、手持订单数均领跑全球的"世界一流造船业旗舰上市公司"。数据显示，截至7月22日，中国船舶 市值达1551.93亿元，中国重工市值达1096.78亿元。 据中国船舶介绍，本次交易有利于增强存续公司主业核心竞争力，助力存续公司核心主业做大做强，增 强资本运作反哺产业发展的能力并提升存续公司投资价值。 "国资央企重大资产重组以横向整合和战略合作为目的，部分上市公司加速'两非''两资'资产剥离，优化 企业盈利能力。"分析人士表示，央国企整合与"硬科技"并购逐渐成为当前并购重组市场的两大核心趋 势，同时央国企有望成为新一轮并购重组浪潮的主导力量。 中国船舶和中国重工均为我国船舶制造行业的龙头企业。公开资料显示，中国船舶集团100%持股中国 船舶重工集团与中国船舶工业集团，其中中国船舶重工集团直接、间接共持有中国重工45.23%股份， 中国船舶工业集团共持有中国船舶46.12%股份。 交易方案显示，中国船舶以向中国重工全体换股股东发行A股股票的方式换股吸收合并中国重工。中国 船舶的换股价格为37.84元/股，中国重工的股票 ...

朝鲜将再建造一艘5000吨级驱逐舰 智通财经7月22日电，据央视新闻援引朝中社22日报道，朝鲜南浦造船厂将在2026年10月10日，即朝鲜 劳动党建党纪念日之前再建造一艘5000吨级驱逐舰。据悉，为建造5000吨"崔贤"级驱逐舰3号，南浦造 船厂于21日在当地举行职工动员会。 ...

Group 1 - Shanghai is focusing on developing a world-class shipbuilding center, particularly for high-value vessels such as LNG carriers and container ships [1] - The Longxing Island shipyard will be expanded to handle large ship trials, with high-tech vessels expected to account for 80% of the output from this industrial base [1] - The industry cluster is projected to reach over 120 billion RMB (approximately 16.71 billion USD) in scale within three years [2] Group 2 - Longxing Island is designated as a "global technology breakthrough center," aiming to develop over 10 types of high-tech ships and marine engineering equipment by 2027 [2] - China has maintained a dominant position in the global shipbuilding supply chain, securing 70% of new orders in 2024, with a total order volume of 46.45 million compensated gross tonnage [2] - In the first half of the year, China's share of new orders dropped to 56% from 75% year-on-year, while South Korea's share increased from 14% to 30% [2] Group 3 - Longxing Island's industrial output exceeded 80 billion RMB last year, producing advanced vessels such as the polar research icebreaker "Xuelong 2" and car carriers capable of transporting up to 7,800 vehicles [3] - The expansion of Longxing Island shipyard is expected to enhance China's capabilities in high-tech ship research and development, potentially overcoming U.S. restrictions on China's shipbuilding industry [3]

Group 1 - In June 2025, Japanese shipbuilders received a total of 23 orders amounting to 1.355 million GT, a decrease of 36.9% compared to 54 orders totaling 2.148 million GT in June 2024 [2] - From April to June 2025, the total number of orders received by Japanese shipbuilders was 55 vessels totaling 2.867 million GT, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 39.8% [2] - In the first half of 2025, Japanese shipbuilders secured a total of 94 orders amounting to 5.0232 million GT, representing a significant year-on-year decline of 68.1% [2] Group 2 - Despite strong global demand for new shipbuilding, Japanese shipyards are unable to take on more orders due to a lack of available shipbuilding slots [3] - Japanese shipbuilders' market share for new orders in the first half of 2025 was less than 10%, amid strong competition from Chinese and Korean shipbuilders [3] - As of the end of June 2025, Japanese shipbuilders had a backlog of 620 vessels totaling 29.99 million GT, which is sufficient to sustain approximately 3.5 years of production based on 2024 completion rates [3]

Core Viewpoint - The global shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant downturn in 2025 due to increased instability and uncertainty, with new ship orders and tonnage declining sharply compared to previous years [1][10]. Ship Orders and Tonnage - In the first half of 2025, a total of 647 new ship orders were placed, amounting to 46.78 million deadweight tons (DWT), representing a year-on-year decline of 57.9%, the lowest level since 2021 [1]. - The total compensated gross tonnage (CGT) for new orders was 19.38 million, down 54.5% year-on-year, with a total order value of $67.54 billion (approximately 485.1 billion RMB), a decrease of 47.6% [1]. Ship Type Analysis - Container ship orders increased, with 201 vessels ordered, totaling 21.74 million DWT, a year-on-year increase of 27.2%, accounting for 46.4% of total orders [3]. - Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers was particularly weak, with only 23 vessels ordered, totaling 937,000 DWT, a dramatic year-on-year drop of 86.4% [3]. - Other ship types, including bulk carriers, crude oil tankers, product tankers, and LPG carriers, saw declines exceeding 60% in terms of deadweight tonnage [3]. Regional Performance - Chinese shipyards maintained the top position, securing 370 orders in the first half of the year, totaling 26.30 million DWT, which represented 56.2% of global orders, although this was a decrease from 75% year-on-year [6]. - South Korean shipyards captured a market share of 30.3% with 113 orders totaling 14.15 million DWT, an increase of 16.6 percentage points year-on-year [8]. - Japanese shipyards ranked third, with orders totaling 3.67 million DWT and a market share of 7.9% [9]. Financial Outlook - Chinese shipbuilding companies are expected to report significant profit increases, with China Shipbuilding forecasting a net profit of 2.8 to 3.1 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 98.25% to 119.49% [6]. - South Korean shipbuilders are also projected to see substantial profits, with combined operating profits expected to exceed 2.5 trillion KRW (approximately 12.9 billion RMB) in the first half of the year [8]. Market Dynamics - The decline in orders for Chinese shipyards is attributed to U.S. "301 investigations" leading to order shifts, and tight shipyard capacity limiting the willingness to lower prices [10]. - Despite the challenges, Chinese shipyards have strong technical capabilities in emerging sectors like green energy vessels, and the competitive landscape of the global shipbuilding industry is unlikely to undergo a drastic transformation [10].

Core Viewpoint - The merger of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and China Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Corporation marks a significant consolidation in the shipbuilding industry, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reduce competition between the two entities [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Details - On July 18, the China Securities Regulatory Commission approved the merger of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (referred to as "China Shipbuilding") with China Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Corporation (referred to as "China Heavy Industry") through the issuance of 3.053 billion new shares [1]. - Post-merger, China Shipbuilding will inherit all assets, liabilities, businesses, personnel, contracts, and other rights and obligations of China Heavy Industry, resulting in total assets exceeding 400 billion yuan and revenue surpassing 130 billion yuan [1]. - This transaction is noted as the largest absorption merger in A-share history [1]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The merger is a crucial step in addressing the competition between the two companies in the shipbuilding sector, aligning with national strategic priorities and enhancing the quality of operations [2][5]. - The combined entity will focus on high-quality development in shipbuilding and streamline operations to eliminate overlapping business areas, thereby improving overall operational quality [2][6]. - The merger is expected to consolidate research and production resources, enhance coordination in core business areas, and facilitate better collaboration in both military and civilian shipbuilding sectors [6]. Group 3: Market Position - Following the merger, the new China Shipbuilding will lead globally in asset scale, revenue, and order backlog, positioning itself as the world's premier publicly listed shipbuilding company [1][6].

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration's ambitious plan to revitalize the U.S. shipping industry is facing significant setbacks, particularly with the disbandment of the National Security Council's (NSC) shipbuilding office, which was established to oversee this initiative [1][4]. Group 1: Shipbuilding Office Status - The shipbuilding office, created to coordinate a major revival plan for the U.S. maritime industry, has been restructured and is now under the management of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) [1][3]. - Following the restructuring, the shipbuilding office has seen a significant reduction in staff, with five out of seven employees leaving, leading to concerns about its operational viability [4][5]. Group 2: Legislative and Administrative Challenges - The shipbuilding office was initially tasked with implementing an executive order aimed at revitalizing the shipbuilding industry, which included plans for funding and incentives for the maritime sector [4]. - There are concerns regarding the lack of confirmed leadership positions within the maritime administration, which are critical for executing the maritime executive order [5]. Group 3: Industry Resistance and Legislative Impact - Major shipbuilding contractors are actively opposing plans to expand commercial shipbuilding, fearing that new constructions could devalue their existing fleets [7][8]. - The Jones Act, a key piece of legislation that mandates U.S. domestic shipping must be conducted on U.S.-built vessels, is seen as a significant factor contributing to high domestic shipbuilding costs and the decline of the U.S. shipbuilding industry [8][9]. Group 4: Economic Implications - Reports indicate that U.S. shipyards require 40%-60% more labor hours to build the same vessel compared to foreign shipyards, highlighting inefficiencies linked to protectionist policies [9]. - The U.S. maritime industry is facing challenges due to high production costs and a lack of integration into global supply chains, which has led to a hollowing out of domestic manufacturing capabilities [9].