Core Viewpoint - HD Hyundai's shipbuilding subsidiary, HD Hyundai Samho, has advanced the delivery date of four 8700 TEU container ships for Wan Hai Lines from May 15, 2027, to November 30, 2026, reflecting significant improvements in operational efficiency and worker morale [2][3]. Group 1: Company Performance - HD Hyundai Samho's operational efficiency has significantly improved due to high worker morale and the introduction of automation robots, making it the most profitable shipyard in South Korea [2][4]. - The total contract value for the four container ships is 674.6 billion KRW (approximately 511 million USD or 3.587 billion CNY), with a unit price of about 127.8 million USD per ship [2]. - In Q1 of this year, HD Hyundai Samho achieved revenue of 19.664 trillion KRW (approximately 13.69 billion USD or 99.8 billion CNY), a year-on-year increase of 15.3%, and operating profit of 3.659 trillion KRW (approximately 2.55 billion USD or 18.6 billion CNY), a significant year-on-year increase of 96.3% [5]. Group 2: Industry Context - Wan Hai Lines is expanding its fleet through new builds and acquisitions, with its fleet size increasing from approximately 119 ships and 320,000 TEU in early 2021 to 122 ships and about 520,000 TEU currently, marking a nearly 60% increase [3]. - The new ships will operate on methanol dual-fuel, aligning with industry trends towards more sustainable shipping solutions [2][3]. - HD Hyundai Samho's average dock period for building an LNG ship has been reduced from 6 weeks to 5 weeks, allowing for an annual construction capacity of 10 LNG ships, potentially increasing annual revenue by 500 to 600 billion KRW (approximately 2.6 to 3.1 billion CNY) [3].