Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) has announced its financial and operational results for the first half of 2024, revealing a robust performance even with a decrease in profit compared to the prior year. The Hong Kong-based ocean carrier, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), reported a group revenue of US$4.646 billion, an EBIT of US$841 million, and an EBITDA of US$1.277 billion. The company maintained a solid operating cash flow of US$959 million. Earnings per ordinary share for the first half of 2024 stood at US$1.26. Profit attributable to equity holders reached US$833 million, prompting the declaration of an interim dividend of US$0.63 per ordinary share. This dividend totals approximately US$416 million, representing about 50% of the profit attributable to equity holders. Operationally, OOCL saw its container volumes rise to 3.7 million TEUs, indicating strong demand and efficient operations.