近日，在大连橡胶塑料机械有限公司组装车间内，10余名工程师正在调试安装一套进口有机热载体 锅炉温控装置。经大连港湾海关关员现场查验合格后，这套进口的温控装置将被安装在企业即将出口的 挤压造粒机组项目中。 "这套温控装置是即将出口的挤压造粒机组项目的重要组件之一，其安装难度大、工艺要求高，加 之我们项目出口的交货时间紧。海关了解到我们的诉求后，及时指导我们提前办理报关手续，让我们的 组件能顺利快速衔接到整体生产过程。"大连橡胶塑料机械有限公司采购管理部部长陈洪生说。 大连海关商检处处长郝宁说，下一步，大连海关将继续支持地方重点企业、重点项目建设，真正把 企业需求转化为精准服务举措，为地方外贸高质量发展贡献海关力量。 中新网大连8月18日电 (记者 杨毅)大连海关18日发布消息称，据统计，今年1-7月，大连市出口高端 装备236.8亿元，同比增长39.3%，高端装备正加速"出海"。 此外，大连市船舶制造产业正在向高端化、智能化、绿色化转型升级，加速从"制造"向"智造"转 变，自主设计建造的超大型原油船(VLCC)、液化天然气(LNG)运输船、多用途纸浆船等船型备受国际 市场青睐。今年前7个月，大连市出口船舶36艘 ...

Group 1: Industry Growth and Development - The rapid transformation of a shipyard in Dalian, acquired by Hengli Heavy Industry Group, has led to the production of over 70 ships, with orders extending to 2029, resulting in a 64.1% increase in output value in the first half of the year [1] - Dalian's shipbuilding industry is experiencing strong growth, with shipbuilding completion volume, new orders, and backlog orders increasing by 27.4%, 34.1%, and 72.6% respectively in the first half of the year [2] - The local government emphasizes the importance of developing the marine economy as a new growth point, aligning with national strategies for high-quality development in marine engineering manufacturing [1] Group 2: Supporting Enterprises and Supply Chain - Dalian has over 100 supporting enterprises in the shipbuilding and marine engineering sector, covering areas such as marine engines, crankshafts, navigation, and outfitting [3] - The local supply chain is strengthening, with companies like Dalian Huari Shipbuilding Crankshaft Co., Ltd. ensuring sufficient local supply of key components [3] - A recent conference attracted numerous supporting enterprises, resulting in 34 signed projects with an investment of 5.05 billion yuan [3] Group 3: Research and Innovation - Dalian's universities, such as Dalian University of Technology, are actively involved in research and development, contributing to the innovation of LNG ships and other advanced marine vessels [4] - Collaborative projects between educational institutions and industry players, like the "New Red Special" vessel, showcase advancements in smart shipping technology [4] - The local government and educational institutions aim to establish Dalian as a world-class high-tech shipbuilding and marine equipment manufacturing base [4]

Summary of COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Conference Call Company Overview - COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers plans to integrate nearly 50 new vessels over three years, increasing total deadweight tonnage to approximately 7.6 million, with targets of over 9 million by the end of 2025 and over 10 million by 2026, significantly enhancing capacity and market competitiveness [2][3] Core Insights and Arguments - **Diverse Fleet Composition**: The company utilizes a diverse fleet including multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, pulp carriers, semi-submersible vessels, and roll-on/roll-off ships, along with innovative models like port-to-port loading and unloading to improve service quality and operational efficiency [2][4] - **Strategic Alliances**: COSCO has established strategic alliances with over 40 leading clients, achieving a direct customer ratio of nearly 80%, which positions the company to capitalize on opportunities in advanced manufacturing and new energy vehicle exports [2][6] - **Full-Chain Logistics Development**: The company aims to transition from a supply chain operator to a comprehensive solution provider, offering ground services to major clients like SANY Heavy Industry and launching innovative products such as the Zijiang Express [7][24] - **Revenue Growth**: The AC segment revenue has increased nearly 200% year-on-year, contributing approximately 10% to total revenue [7] Financial Performance - **2025 H1 Performance**: The company expects to exceed 10 billion yuan in revenue for the first half of 2025, with rapid growth in net profit attributable to shareholders and net profit excluding non-recurring items, driven by capacity expansion and innovative business models [3][10] - **Vessel Rental Rates**: In H1 2025, rental rates for various vessel types are projected as follows: multipurpose vessels at $16,000/day, heavy-lift vessels at $21,000/day, pulp carriers at $23,000/day, asphalt carriers at $10,000/day, and specialized car carriers at $50,000/day, with pulp carrier rates declining by approximately 10% year-on-year [8][9] Market Dynamics - **Container Market Trends**: The container market in Q1 2025 experienced a decline of about 10% due to the end of a shipping rush related to Brazilian tariffs, while other vessel types like heavy-lift and semi-submersible vessels saw increases [9][12] - **Wind Power Sector Impact**: The wind power sector has positively influenced the company's performance, with heavy-lift vessels being crucial for transporting wind power equipment, contributing significantly to overall growth [14][15] Future Outlook - **Long-Term Strategy**: COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers focuses on a counter-cyclical development strategy, emphasizing partnerships with advanced manufacturing sectors and aiming for steady market share and profit growth [16][21] - **Capital Expenditure Plans**: Future capital expenditures will focus on team structure optimization and new project advancements, while maintaining a dividend policy of at least 30% [20][19] - **Market Positioning**: The company anticipates that high-quality resources will dominate the market in the long term, with a focus on high-value, flexible small vessels to meet growing demand [21][22] Additional Insights - **Changes in Cargo Structure**: There has been a notable shift in cargo structure, with traditional categories like steel declining and high-end manufacturing categories such as engineering machinery and new energy vehicles rising [23] - **International Market Strategies**: COSCO aims to become a comprehensive solution provider for international projects, enhancing core capabilities through multimodal transport and digital integration [24][25] - **Optimistic Growth Prospects**: The company is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for Chinese equipment overseas, particularly in regions like South America and the Belt and Road Initiative [25][26]

Core Insights - In the first quarter of 2025, the export value of ships from Dalian reached 5.5 billion RMB, marking a 54% year-on-year increase [1] Group 1: Industry Development - The Chinese shipbuilding industry is accelerating its transition towards green and intelligent manufacturing, showing strong growth and gradually dominating the global market [3] - Dalian Port Customs is actively promoting the implementation of processing trade facilitation policies to support the development needs of enterprises [3] Group 2: Company Performance - Dalian Zhongyuan Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. is set to deliver 12 multi-purpose pulp transport ships in 2025, following the delivery of 11 ships in the previous year, with a construction speed of one ship per month [3] - The "Group Bonded" policy implemented by Dalian Port Customs allows for smoother internal supply chain and production chain operations within group companies, saving nearly 3 million RMB in logistics costs annually [3] Group 3: Customs Innovations - Dalian Port Customs has introduced an innovative "Bonded Lubricating Oil" supervision model to optimize the import and export processes for lubricating oil, resulting in the supervision of over 11,000 tons of imported lubricating oil and saving approximately 28 million RMB in tax expenses [4]