万利集团战略进军印度，在蒙德拉港成功完成首次船舶燃油加注服务Banle Group Makes Strategic Entry into India with Successful Inaugural Bunkering Service at Mundra Port

万利集团（以下简称“万利”或“集团”）之上市实体CBL国际有限公司（CBL International Limited）（以下简称“公司”或“CBL”）（美国纳斯达克交易所代码：BANL），亚太地区知名的船舶燃油供应公司今日宣布，已于7月11日在印度成功完成其首次船舶燃油加注服务。这一具有里程碑意义的营运是在印度蒙德拉港进行，该港是印度最大和最具战略地位的港口之一。这标志着万利集团业务拓展战略的重要一步，体现了集团在全球关键区域提升运营能力和市场影响力的承诺。

印度蒙德拉港的战略重要性

蒙德拉港在印度海运物流业中扮演着关键角色，截至2023年11月已处理超过1.55亿吨货物，创下了印度历史新高。该港口作为重要的进出口门户，承担着印度约33%的集装箱货物吞吐量。其先进的基建设施，包括可以处理大型船舶的能力，使其成为海运贸易和经济增长的关键枢纽，助力印度于2025年实现5万亿美元经济体的目标。

燃油加注详情

是次在印度蒙德拉港为一家全球性的综合物流和航运公司加注船舶燃油突显了万利的卓越运营能力和坚守在关键战略位置提供优质服务的承诺。

积极的运营影响

万利期待这一里程碑将为集团的运营表现带来积极影响。在印度快速增长的海运市场建立足迹，增强了万利扩展供应网络和提高市场份额的能力。在印度蒙德拉港完成的船舶燃油加注加强了我们与关键客户的关系，推动可持续增长。

“我们很高兴能够通过集团在印度蒙德拉港完成首次船舶燃油加注而打入印度市场。这一成就反映了我们的战略愿景和在关键区域实现增长的决心。” 万利集团主席兼行政总裁谢威廉先生亦表示，“我们期盼在此基础上获得更大的发展成就，并提升我们的服务能力，以满足全球船东客户不断变化的需求。”

CBL International Limited (the “Company” or “CBL”) (NASDAQ: BANL), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (“Banle”or “the Group”), a reputable marine fuel logistic company in the Asia-Pacific region,today announced the successful completion of its inaugural bunkering service inIndia on July 11. This landmark operation was conducted at Mundra Port,Gujarat, one of India's largest and most strategically important ports. Thisachievement marks a significant step forward in Banle's expansionstrategy and underscores its commitment to enhancing operational capabilitiesand market presence in key global regions.

Strategic Importance of Mundra Port

Mundra Port is renowned forits pivotal role in India's maritime logistics, handling over 155 millionmetric tonnes (MT) of cargo as of November 2023, the highest in India. The portserves as a critical export-import gateway, facilitating approximately 33% ofIndia's container traffic. Its advanced infrastructure, including thecapability to handle large vessels, positions it as a crucial hub for seabornetrade and economic growth, aligning with India's ambition to become a $5trillion economy by 2025.

Operational Details

The successful bunkering service provided to a globalintegrated logistics and shipping company at Mundra Port highlights Banle’s operationalexcellence and commitment to delivering high-quality services in key strategiclocations.

Positive Operational Impact

This milestone is expected to have a positive impacton Banle’s operational performance. Establishing a footprint inIndia's rapidly growing maritime market enhances Banle's ability to expandnetwork and increase market share. The successful operation at Mundra Portstrengthens relationships with key clients, driving sustainable growth.

"We are thrilled toinclude our operations into the Indian market with our inaugural bunkeringservice at Mundra Port. This achievement reflects our strategic vision anddedication to growth in key regions," said Mr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman& CEO of Banle Group."We look forward to building on this success and enhancing our serviceofferings to meet the evolving needs of our global clients."