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CK Hutchison's port business earnings rise 4% despite Panama exit

CK Hutchison Holdings reported a 4% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for its port business, reaching HK$9.03 billion in the first half of the year. This growth occurred despite a 1% reduction in overall throughput, attributed to the forced termination of its operating contract in Panama in late February 2026. Excluding the impact of the Panama ports, the company's throughput saw an 8% growth, primarily driven by its operations in Oman and Pakistan, as well as terminals in Yantian and Shanghai. AI

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CK Hutchison's port business earnings rise 4% despite Panama exit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Denise Tsang ·

    CK Hutchison says ‘forced termination’ of Panama ports cut 1% off throughput

    CK Hutchison Holdings has revealed the “forced termination” of operations at two strategic Panama Canal ports shaved 1 per cent off overall throughput in the first half of this year, even as the overall port portfolio performed better than a year ago. In its half-year financial r…