Intercontinental Shipping (02409) subsidiary plans to lease three bulk carriers

Zhitongcaijing · 10/16/2025 14:25

According to Zhitong Finance App, Intercontinental Shipping (02409) issued an announcement. On October 16, 2025 (after the trading session on the Stock Exchange), (1) each charterer (SEACON ATLANTA LTD., SEACON BARCELONA LTD., and SEACON COLOMPO LTD., the three indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company) entered into a bareboat lease with one of the owners. Based on this, the relevant owners agreed to lease a ship to the corresponding charterer; and (2) the Group agreed to enter into guarantee documents , guarantees and multi-party agreements with the owner as the beneficiary.

The owners are Qihang Zhongzhou No. 2 Leasing (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Qihang Zhongzhou No. 3 Leasing (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., and Qihang Zhongzhou No. 4 Leasing (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Each ship is a bulk carrier with a load capacity of about 40,400 dwt built in accordance with the corresponding shipbuilding contract.

The bareboat leasing arrangement is in line with the Group's ongoing strategy to expand its control fleet by adding three bulk carriers to diversify the Group's control fleet while maintaining capital flows. By adding these vessels, the Group's capacity to transport bulk goods will increase, and the company will be able to better meet the market demand for its large-scale equipment shipping services, generate additional revenue, and create greater value and returns for shareholders.