Company Overview
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About
YZJ Maritime is poised to become a leading maritime investment manager in Asia and across the globe by delivering long-term value for our clients through a variety of investments in the maritime sector.
The common thread that runs through everything we do is investing in growth opportunities that provide attractive risk-adjusted returns and a steady stream of dividends to shareholders, and our focus will be on the Maritime Investments, Maritime Financing, and Other Maritime Services.
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Our History
YZJ Maritime is a spin-off company from Yangzijiang Financial Holdings Ltd., which is a leading investment manager in Asia and across the globe. Yangzijiang Financial Holdings Ltd. was backed by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd.,one of the largest and most reputable shipbuilding companies in the world. Since 2008, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has been deploying its deep capital reserves and excess cash into debt investments, and fund investments, and achieved consistent returns that have outpaced the market for nearly 15 years. Pursuant to the spinoff of YZJ Maritime, we will have more flexibility to expand our investment portfolio in the maritime sector, grow our global footprint, and access various maritime investment opportunities.
Key Milestones
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Milestone
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April 2022
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• Completion of the acquisition of GEM Asset Management
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August 2022
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• Our Group set up its Maritime Fund for subscription by institutional investors
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March 2023
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• Our Group placed its first orders for green shipping assets
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July 2023
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• Our Group started its first investments in the building of vessels, by placing its first orders of new-built vessels valued at USD42.1 million in aggregate.
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August 2023
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• Our Group formed a joint venture with Cetus Maritime to acquire eco-designed Handysize vessels to be deployed in Cetus Maritime's commercial Handysize pool to operate worldwide.
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June 2024
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• Our Group entered into a strategic joint venture with Alpha Omega Marine, a Singapore-based equity investment vehicle specialising in maritime opportunities, to acquire another a modern and eco-friendly dry bulk vessel, MV One and Only.
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December 2024
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• Our Group placed orders for a total of 10 new-built vessels valued at USD123.4 million in aggregate.
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March 2025
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• Achieved a portfolio of USD1 billion, with USD500 million successfully deployed, comprising 66 vessels
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Value Proposition
Our Group has a long-established presence in Asia for close to two decades, where we have developed extensive local market insights and deal sourcing capabilities through our domestic relationships and network. We have demonstrated capabilities in identifying, structuring and executing investment strategies to generate sustainable investment returns over a long-term investment horizon.
INTEGRITY
We honor our commitments, are truthful and transparent in all of our communications, and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do.
RELATIONSHIPS
Solid relationships are the core of our business. Each client is treated with respect and dignity, and we take the time to understand each specific need and financial objective.
CLIENT FOCUS
Our mission is to share our success with our clients. Our focus is always doing what's best for each client and ensuring they are benefiting from their engagement with us.
DISCIPLINE
In regard to strategy, we stay true to what we know works. Every member of our team is held to the highest standards, and we expect nothing less than the best.
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What Makes Us Different
OUR TRACK RECORD
We are backed by a strong and established brand and have a proven track record of maritime investment management and investment return growth.
OUR TEAM
Our management team is highly experienced, with each executive having over ten years of experience in the maritime sector. We’re backed by a team of 30+ professionals.
OUR CONNECTIONS
We have a strong reputation in Greater China and across the Southeast Asia region. We can leverage our network of institutional brokers, prominent families, investment banks, and sovereign wealth funds to gain ongoing market insights and deal flows, as well as exclusive access to maritime investment opportunities with favorable valuation and terms.
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ESG at YZJ Maritime
Aligning with global standards, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has prioritized the design and building of vessels with high energy efficiency. To achieve this, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shows continuous efforts in (1) increased usage of renewable energy, (2) investments in R&D and digital transformation, (3) cost savings in processes and materials, and (4) renewable material utilisation. These efforts are across entire shipping value chain from the yard to ship recycling.
At YZJ Maritime, we are looking forward to continuing our journey in ESG by building on the past and future experience of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding under our sustainable finance agenda.