Hutchison Port Holdings Trust said on Apr, 24 2026 that it has issued written responses to unitholders’ questions in advance of its Annual General Meeting scheduled for Apr, 29 2026.

The trust reported no immediate throughput impact from the late-Feb 2026 Iran conflict and related Strait of Hormuz disruptions, noting that its ports do not handle oil tankers. Management cautioned, however, that a prolonged rise in fuel prices could lift operating expenses and pressure distributions.

For Hong Kong operations, the trust stated that Kwai Tsing Container Terminals remain EBITDA-positive despite long-term volume pressure and competition from Greater Bay Area ports. Initiatives under way include smart-port investments, deployment of electric autonomous trucks and green methanol bunkering, as well as deeper integration with Yantian International Container Terminals via the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect cluster.

On expansion, construction of Yantian East Port Phase I is proceeding on schedule. About three-quarters of yard civil works and all quayside works are complete, with major cranes undergoing testing. The first berth is expected to start operations in 2027, adding 1 million TEU of annual capacity; full completion will provide three automated berths with 3 million TEU of capacity.

The trustee-manager said it will continue to monitor geopolitical developments, maintain operational efficiency and pursue decarbonisation measures while preparing for long-term cargo recovery.