Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited (00560) has announced that, based on a preliminary review of its unaudited consolidated management accounts, the Group expects to record an unaudited consolidated profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$41.00 million to HK$55.00 million for the year ended 31 December 2025. This marks a decrease of around 53% to 65% compared to HK$117.03 million for the previous year.

The announcement attributes this decline primarily to global trade frictions, including tariff disputes with the United States, which negatively affected the Group’s cargo transportation and handling volumes. Moreover, the official opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link on 30 June 2024 also impacted cross-border waterway passenger transportation.

Despite these challenges, the Group reports maintaining healthy cash flow and a solid financial position. According to the announcement, the final results for the year ended 31 December 2025 will be officially released by the end of March 2026, and shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the company.