Recently, Shenzhen Yantian Port Holdings Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Yantian Port") announced a fundraising plan for a significant asset restructuring. According to the announcement, Yantian Port finalized eight subscribers, issuing 913,758,995 new shares priced at 4.38 RMB per share, raising a total of 4 billion RMB. This move not only infuses new energy into Yantian Port's future development but also attracts a strategic investment from industry giant COSCO Shipping Holdings Co., Ltd. ("COSCO Shipping").

Notably, COSCO Shipping invested nearly 1 billion RMB in this restructuring, purchasing 228,310,502 new shares at 4.38 RMB per share, thus becoming a strategic shareholder of Yantian Port. This investment not only demonstrates COSCO Shipping's extensive global port and shipping network but also signifies deepening cooperation between shipping companies and terminal operators.

As a leading global shipping company, COSCO Shipping showcases strategic foresight in this Yantian Port investment, providing strong shipping support to the port. Following this investment, COSCO Shipping's shareholding will reach 4.39%, making it the second-largest shareholder of Yantian Port. This shareholding reflects COSCO Shipping's strong support and shared vision with Yantian Port to enhance comprehensive competitiveness in the port and shipping sectors.

From an industry perspective, the synergy between ports and shipping companies is increasingly evident. In a globalized context, logistics efficiency and supply chain stability are essential for companies and markets. The depth of cooperation between ports and shipping companies directly impacts the efficient flow of goods worldwide. Yantian Port holds advantages in port facilities and logistics efficiency, while COSCO Shipping brings extensive experience and resources in shipping and global networking. Their collaboration is expected to yield a "1+1>2" effect.