The interest on the issued bonds is only over 3%, and even if it is willing to exchange shares, New Era Group does not need to repay the principal and interest.

At the same time, the Hong Kong government once again announced a tender for the "Tuen Mun River Container Terminal Project", and all major consortiums were sharpening their skills for a while.

The Tuen Mun Inland River Container Terminal specializes in handling containers destined for the Pearl River Basin (inland river). Containers can travel to and from the Pearl River Delta by both water and land. The major water transport operator is the Chinese-owned China Transport Group, which accounts for 1/9 of the inland river container throughput; land transport

The largest player is Asia Container Terminals (absorbing the former Sea-Land Combined Container Terminal), with New Era Group holding 38% of the shares. Asia Container Terminals accounts for about 1/4 of its inland river containers, and the rest is self-transported or carried by container trucks owned by each company.

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According to information released by the Hong Kong government in April 1995, Hong Kong's annual container throughput in 1994 was 11.5 million TEUs, a net increase of 1.95 million TEUs over 1993, an increase of 20%.

Among the three major operating methods, the throughput of Kwai Chung Container Terminal was 7.35 million units, an annual increase of 25.5%; the mid-stream operation was 2.9 million units, an annual increase of 1.6%; and the inland water transport throughput was 1.25 million units, an annual increase of 52.3%.

Among the three, inland water transport has the largest growth, reflecting the strong economic development of the Pearl River Delta and the surge in demand for container transportation. Under this circumstance, the Hong Kong government decided to build the Tuen Mun Inland River Container Terminal and award the contract through open tendering.

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Lam Cho-fai, Cheng Yu-tung, and Lee Shau-kee gathered together, apparently to play golf, but actually to discuss the Tuen Mun Container Terminal.

Hong Kong's container terminal is undoubtedly one of the most profitable terminals in the world, so Asia's container terminals are also a must-have.

At this time, Asia Container already had three berths in Kwai Chung, Port Phillis, Port Modo, Zhuhai Port and many other ports. Its strength cannot be underestimated. Although Lin Zuhui did not pay special attention to the port business, the port in Hong Kong was obviously

I really hope to win it, especially if I can gnaw a piece of meat from Li Chaoren's hand.

In Asia Container Terminal Co., Ltd., New Era Group holds 38% of the shares, New World holds 22% of the shares, Henderson holds 15% of the shares, Jardine Matheson holds 15% of the shares, and American Sea-Land Transport holds 10% of the shares. The configuration is quite luxurious.

After swinging the club, Zheng Yutong said: "The Hong Kong government intends to weaken the monopoly of international containers. This is a good opportunity for us. Therefore, I suggest wooing Yuexiu Investment. The project spans Jiuqi and must obtain the consent of the Chinese side. The Chinese side may not

Intervening in the bidding, but the British side cannot but consider China’s opinions.”

Lin Zuhui put forward a different view and said: "I think it is better to win over China Ocean Shipping Company (Hong Kong) Pacific Company; it is affiliated to the Ministry of Transport, and COSCO once participated in the construction of No. 8 Container Terminal and carried 100,000 inland containers in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Channel

container, these are real advantages.”

Lee Shau Kee immediately echoed: "Ah Fai's idea is better! One place is central and the other is central. The background of the central government must be better. I remember when COSCO won a berth at Container Terminal 8, it was Ah Fai who commanded it. In addition, Ah Fai

COSCO will definitely not reject its relationship with the mainland."

Zheng Yutong's eyes lit up and he immediately changed his words: "I actually forgot about this. Yes, it's COSCO!"

Lin Zuhui smiled and said: "Don't worry, COSCO will not refuse!"

Although Asian Container has British and American capital, the shares are relatively small, and the right to speak is also very weak. Of course, it doesn't matter to Yihe. They have boarded Lin Zuhui's big ship, and they have no time to thank them.

Then Lin Zuhui said: "In this way, we have both British and Chinese capital, and we will definitely win in terms of background. How do you consider technical issues?"

Zheng Yutong said: "The one with the highest price will win. This should be a very important factor! I have also studied the bidding document, and I advocate using our sea-land combined road transportation to pass dozens of kilometers of road transportation in Xiangjiang."

The river terminal is a container ship for overseas trade, which is unloaded in Tuen Mun and then transferred to the mainland. To put it bluntly, that place is a container terminal that meets the needs of the mainland.

Zheng Yutong didn't say anything, but he became alert when he mentioned Lin Zuhui. It seemed that Li Chaoren was controlling the river dock in his previous life.

Does that mean that land transportation pollutes the environment, so the Hong Kong government approved Li Chaoren? It makes sense. Sea-land combined transport itself is good at land transportation, so the Asian Container Company, which absorbs sea-land combined transport, adopts this method.

"No, we can't use land transportation in Xiangjiang. It will pollute the environment of Xiangjiang, and we will lose!" Lin Zuhui decisively objected.

Zheng Yutong said helplessly: "Just tell us your opinions directly!"

Lee Shau Kee laughed out loud, and Lin Zuhui rejected Zheng Yutong's opinions twice, but Zheng Yutong couldn't get angry.

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Sorry! In fact, I have also analyzed the Hong Kong government's tender document and found that the Hong Kong government seems to pay more attention to environmental protection and transportation conditions, followed by the price. You said, if the Tuen Mun Inland River tender section is auctioned

, what’s the price worth?”

Zheng Yutong said: "3 billion Hong Kong dollars"

Lee Shau Kee nodded and said: "Almost!"

Lin Zuhui said decisively: "So, we only need 1.3 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the rest of the funds should be focused on environmental protection and transportation. Going west from Tuen Mun Port is the Lingding Ocean at the mouth of the Pearl River, and going north is the Pearl River system in Guangdong Province. So.

, we can focus on water transportation, organize a fleet of 30 shuttle cargo ships and 15 tugboats, and only use about 150 trucks to divert the cargo to the land route."

After thinking about it, Zheng Yutong asked: "Water luck also has an impact, right?"

Lin Zuhui smiled and said: "The answer is yes, but the British Hong Kong government doesn't seem to care much about the pollution problem of the inland rivers in Guangdong Province!"

Zheng Yutong and Li Zhaoji looked at each other, and soon nodded at the same time. It is really possible. What are you afraid of inland river pollution in Guangdong Province? The mainland is opening up rivers, and little has been done to prevent pollution!

The three of them almost reached an agreement very quickly, mainly because they listened to Lin Zuhui.

Of course, Lin Zuhui also had a general opinion, and it would take professional talents to formulate the tender documents.

But Lam Cho-fai is somewhat confident that he will be able to defeat consortiums such as Hutchison Whampoa and Sun Hung Kai.

Finally, Zheng Yutong lamented: "Yihe still holds 15% of the shares in Asia Container, which is a huge advantage for them!"

Lin Zuhui smiled and shook his head and said: "Although this project spans Jiuqi, the British Hong Kong government will definitely take care of British capital. Jardine is a partner of the British government. With them, I can rest assured."

Zheng Yutong was stunned for a long time before sighing: "As I get older, my thoughts become less and less thoughtful!" Changing the subject, he added: "Generally speaking, the development of Asian containers to this day is indeed very gratifying. Especially in the

Many ports in the mainland were captured thanks to Ah Hui's efforts."

There are a total of four ports in the mainland, the most important of which is of course the Modu Port.

Lin Zuhui said modestly: "We hold the largest shareholding, so I naturally have to pay more attention."

Everyone laughed!

This year Lee Shau-kee and Lee Chao-man competed in real estate, and now they have to compete on the Embarcadero pier again.
Chapter completed!