According to the Zhitong Finance APP, *ST SONGFA (603268.SH) announced that its subsidiary Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Hengli Shipbuilding") recently signed effective contracts for the construction of 4 vessels. The contract involves: 4 units of 6000 TEU container ships, with a total contract amount of approximately USD 300-500 million.

The 6000 TEU container ships signed by the company are mainstream medium-sized container transport vessels internationally, characterized by large loading capacity, stable sailing speed, and high operational efficiency. This ship type is designed to balance route adaptability and loading flexibility, efficiently compatible with the loading and unloading equipment of major global ports, and can meet the diverse transportation needs of transoceanic trunk lines and regional branches. It aligns with the latest international container ship design concepts and meets the current international shipping market's demand for large-scale and low-carbon transportation, fully reflecting Hengli Shipbuilding's strength in the shipbuilding field. The normal execution of the aforementioned shipbuilding contracts is expected to have a positive impact on the company's future performance, enhance the company's medium- to long-term competitiveness and profitability, and further consolidate the company's competitive advantage in the global shipbuilding market