Orient Overseas (International) Ltd reported a profit attributable to equity holders of US$1.51 billion for 2025, down from $2.58 billion a year earlier, and recommended a dividend payout of about $753 million, the company announced.

Group revenue reached $9.72 billion, with EBIT at $1.55 billion and EBITDA at $2.54 billion. Operating cash flow stood at $1.99 billion. Earnings per share fell to $2.29 from $3.90 in 2024.

The container transport and logistics business delivered EBIT of $1.54 billion, with liner liftings rising to 7.9 million TEU. The company ordered 14 methanol dual-fuel vessels of 18,500 TEU capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2029.

OOIL ended 2025 with net cash of $5 billion and cash balances of $6.2 billion, maintaining one of the strongest financial positions in the industry.

The group took delivery of nine 16,828 TEU ships last year, strengthening trans-Pacific services and enabling the resumption of Asia-Europe LL3 service. More new vessels, including 24,000 TEU dual-fuel ships, are due in 2026.

Management highlighted volatile trade conditions in 2025, with tariffs, front-loading and geopolitical tensions disrupting supply chains. Emerging markets in Africa and Asia showed growth momentum, prompting carriers to adjust service networks.

OOIL said cooperation with Cosco Shipping Lines under its dual-brand strategy has improved cost optimisation and risk diversification. The company is also expanding vertically into supply chain services and accelerating digitalisation.

Looking ahead, OOIL warned that slower global growth, structural overcapacity, resumed Red Sea transits and new EU emissions rules will pressure freight rates and raise costs. It pledged to maintain flexible strategies and strengthen resilience against risks.