Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the shipping sector, particularly highlighting the potential for VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) rates to strengthen in the upcoming months [4]. Core Insights - The report indicates that tanker rates have exceeded expectations during the off-season, with VLCC rates expected to perform strongly from September to December due to reduced exports from Iran and increased production in the Middle East [4]. - The report recommends specific companies such as China Merchants Energy Shipping and highlights the potential for consolidation in the Chinese shipping industry [4]. - The report emphasizes the resilience of freight volumes in rail and highway transport, suggesting steady growth in these sectors [4]. Summary by Sections Shipping Sector - VLCC rates increased by 32% this week, reaching $45,800 per day, driven by limited supply and increased demand from the Atlantic market [4]. - The report notes that the average export volume from Iran has decreased to 1.3-1.5 million barrels per day, down from 1.7-1.9 million barrels per day in July [4]. - The Suez crude oil tanker rates rose by 15% to $59,563 per day, supported by strong demand from the West African market [4]. Dry Bulk Shipping - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell by 4.9% to 1,944 points, primarily due to a decline in large vessel rates, while smaller vessels showed stronger performance [5]. - The report remains optimistic about the Capesize bulk carrier market in the second half of the year, citing expected increases in shipments from major miners [4]. Air Transport - The report suggests that the "anti-involution" policy from the Civil Aviation Administration is likely to optimize competition in the airline industry, benefiting airline profitability in the long term [4]. - Recommended airlines include China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, with a focus on the potential for improved earnings due to supply constraints and demand recovery [4]. Express Delivery - The report anticipates a price increase in the express delivery sector driven by the "anti-involution" policy, with expectations for sustained profitability in the e-commerce delivery segment [4]. - Companies such as Shentong Express and YTO Express are highlighted as having strong potential for recovery and valuation improvement [4]. Rail and Highway Transport - Data from the Ministry of Transport indicates that rail freight volume increased by 1.22% week-on-week, while highway freight traffic rose by 3.06% [4]. - The report identifies two main investment themes in the highway sector: high dividend yield stocks and potential value recovery in undervalued stocks [4].

Core Viewpoint - Shentong Express's stock price experienced fluctuations, closing at 19.28 yuan on August 22, 2025, down 1.03% from the previous trading day [1] Company Overview - Shentong Express is one of the major express logistics service providers in China, offering services in express delivery, warehousing, and supply chain management [1] - The company has established a comprehensive logistics network across the country, providing a full range of express services to its customers [1] Market Activity - On August 22, during the morning trading session, Shentong Express's stock saw a rapid increase, with a rise of over 2% within 5 minutes and a transaction amount reaching 136 million yuan [1] - The net inflow of main funds on that day was 42.51 million yuan, with a cumulative net inflow of 395 million yuan over the past five trading days [1]

Group 1 - The report tracks stocks, industries, and sectors that are reaching new highs, serving as market indicators and highlighting the effectiveness of momentum and trend-following strategies [1][4][24] - As of August 22, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, CSI 300, CSI 500, CSI 1000, CSI 2000, ChiNext Index, and Sci-Tech 50 Index all have a distance to their 250-day highs of 0.00%, indicating they are at their recent peaks [5][24] - Among the CITIC first-level industry indices, home appliances, defense and military, comprehensive, media, and computer industries are closest to their 250-day highs, while food and beverage, coal, real estate, banking, and consumer services are further away [8][24] Group 2 - A total of 1,606 stocks reached 250-day highs in the past 20 trading days, with the most significant numbers in the machinery, pharmaceuticals, and electronics sectors [2][13][24] - The highest proportion of new high stocks is found in the defense and military, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals industries, with respective proportions of 52.94%, 51.61%, and 44.88% [13][16] - The manufacturing and technology sectors have the most stocks reaching new highs this week, with respective counts of 512 and 403 [16][24] Group 3 - The report identifies 48 stocks that have shown stable new highs, with the technology and manufacturing sectors contributing the most, having 22 and 12 stocks respectively [3][21][25] - Within the technology sector, the electronics industry has the highest number of new high stocks, while the automotive industry leads in the manufacturing sector [21][25]

Core Viewpoint - The express delivery industry is experiencing a decline in single ticket revenue due to the trend of smaller packages and ongoing price wars, although there may be a recovery in prices in August under the backdrop of reduced competition [1][2]. Industry Overview - In July 2025, the express delivery industry reported a single ticket revenue of 7.36 yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 5.33% and a month-on-month decrease of 1.76% [1][2]. - The growth rate of express delivery business volume in July 2025 was 15.1%, outpacing the growth of physical online retail sales at 8.3% and social consumer retail sales at 3.7% [2]. Regional Analysis - In July 2025, the year-on-year growth rates of express delivery business volume in different regions were as follows: Class 1 regions at +14.2%, Class 2 regions at +16.8%, and Class 3 regions at +28.0% [2]. - The year-on-year growth rates of single ticket revenue in these regions were: Class 1 at -4.7%, Class 2 at -7.2%, and Class 3 at -12.1% [2]. Company Performance - In July 2025, the year-on-year growth rates of express delivery business volume for major companies were: YTO Express at +20.81%, Yunda Express at +7.56%, Shentong Express at +11.90%, and SF Express at +33.69% [3]. - The year-on-year changes in single ticket revenue for these companies were: YTO Express at -7.14%, Yunda Express at -3.54%, Shentong Express at -1.50%, and SF Express at -14.02% [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a narrowing decline in express delivery prices in July, indicating a stronger-than-expected effort to combat "involution" in the industry, leading to a temporary easing of competitive pressure. The outlook remains positive for leading express delivery companies with confirmed performance growth and potential valuation recovery opportunities in e-commerce logistics [1][3][4]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In July 2025, the total express delivery volume increased by 15.1% year-on-year, with SF Express leading the growth at 33.7% [1]. - For the first seven months of 2025, the total express delivery volume reached 1,120.5 billion pieces, reflecting an 18.7% year-on-year increase, surpassing the postal administration's forecast of over 8% for the entire year [1]. - The e-commerce express delivery sector saw significant growth, with YTO, Yunda, and Shentong reporting year-on-year increases of 20.8%, 7.6%, and 11.9% respectively in July 2025 [1]. Group 2: Market Concentration - The concentration of the express delivery industry continues to increase, with the CR8 (concentration ratio of the top 8 companies) reaching 86.9 in the first seven months of 2025, up by 1.7 compared to the previous year [2]. - In Q2 2025, the market shares of leading e-commerce express companies were as follows: Zhongtong at 19.5%, YTO at 16.0%, Yunda at 13.2%, Shentong at 12.9%, and Jitu at 11.1%, all showing an increase from Q1 [2]. Group 3: Pricing and Revenue Trends - The express delivery industry's revenue in July 2025 grew by 8.9% year-on-year, while the average revenue per ticket decreased by 5.3% [3]. - For the first seven months of 2025, the industry's revenue increased by 9.9%, with a 7.4% decline in average revenue per ticket [3]. - The decline in average revenue per ticket is seen as a sign of reduced price competition, supported by regulatory efforts to combat "involution" in the industry [3]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The article suggests that the ongoing "anti-involution" measures will effectively ease competitive pressures in the industry, leading to a recovery in e-commerce express delivery profitability in the second half of the year [4]. - Future profitability will depend on the sustainability of price increases, with a focus on regulatory strength from the postal administration [4].

Market Overview - On August 22, the logistics sector declined by 0.49%, with Hengji Daxin leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3825.76, up 1.45%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12166.06, up 2.07% [1] Stock Performance - Notable gainers in the logistics sector included: - Furande (605050) with a closing price of 16.50, up 6.04% and a trading volume of 128,200 shares, totaling 205 million yuan [1] - ST Yuanshang (603813) closed at 16.13, up 5.01% with a trading volume of 4,983 shares, totaling approximately 800,000 yuan [1] - Major decliners included: - Hengji Daxin (002492) closed at 7.24, down 2.82% with a trading volume of 131,800 shares, totaling approximately 96.3 million yuan [2] - Huami Duhai (872351) closed at 29.92, down 2.54% with a trading volume of 26,700 shares, totaling approximately 80.1 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The logistics sector experienced a net outflow of 317 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 245 million yuan [2] - Notable capital flows included: - Donghang Logistics (601156) had a net inflow of 66.26 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 46.13 million yuan from retail investors [3] - Furande (605050) saw a net inflow of 33.59 million yuan from institutional investors, with retail investors experiencing a net outflow of 12.39 million yuan [3]

国泰海通主要观点如下： 7月价格降幅收窄，快递"反内卷"力度超预期，短期竞争压力趋缓，中长期继续保障良性竞争 7月快递件量同比+15.1%;顺丰深化落实激活经营，业务量同比+33.7%，增速持续领跑 1)全行业：2025年7月全国快递企业件量164.0亿件，同比+15.1%;2025年1-7月件量1120.5亿件，同比 +18.7%。小件化趋势持续、电商促销且退换货便捷，共同驱动2025年前7个月件量增速超过邮管局对 2025年全年件量增速超8%的预测。2)电商快递：圆通/韵达/申通2025年7月业务量分别同比 +20.8%/+7.6%/+11.9%;1-7月业务量分别同比+21.6%/+15.1%/+19.3%。3)直营快递：顺丰2025年7月业务 量同比+33.7%;1-7月业务量同比+26.9%，得益于落实激活经营策略，加大对前线业务的授权与激励，顺 丰件量增速3-7月连续领跑行业。 行业集中度持续集中，头部公司Q2市场份额环比提高 2022年初到2024年末，由于政策监管下价格竞争相对温和，份额向头部集中较缓慢。1)全行业：2025年 1-7月快递行业CR8为86.9，同比提升1.7，反映出2025年 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the logistics industry [1] Core Insights - In July 2025, the express delivery industry experienced a year-on-year business volume growth of 15.1%, outpacing the growth of physical online retail sales at 8.3% and social consumer retail sales at 3.7% [6][14] - The trend of small parcel delivery continues, driving rapid growth in express package volume [14] - The average revenue per ticket in the express delivery industry was 7.36 yuan in July 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.33% and a month-on-month decline of 1.76% [21] - The report anticipates a price recovery in August 2025 due to the "anti-involution" trend in the industry [6] Industry Volume and Price - In July 2025, the year-on-year growth rates for express delivery business volume in first, second, and third-tier regions were +14.2%, +16.8%, and +28.0%, respectively [34] - The average revenue per ticket in first, second, and third-tier regions showed year-on-year declines of -4.7%, -7.2%, and -12.1%, respectively [34] Company Performance - In July 2025, the express delivery business volume growth rates for YTO Express, Yunda, Shentong, and SF Express were +20.81%, +7.56%, +11.90%, and +33.69%, respectively, with the industry average at 15.1% [43] - The year-on-year decline in average revenue per ticket for YTO Express, Yunda, Shentong, and SF Express was -7.14%, -3.54%, -1.50%, and -14.02%, respectively [44]

Core Viewpoint - The express delivery sector is currently undervalued, with continuous growth in the e-commerce market and new demands emerging from lower-tier markets and reverse logistics, indicating strong resilience in industry demand [1] Group 1: Industry Performance - The express delivery industry remains robust, with July 2025 revenues reaching 120.64 billion yuan and business volume at 16.40 billion pieces, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8.9% and 15.1% respectively [1] - From January to July 2025, the cumulative express delivery revenue was 839.42 billion yuan, up 9.9% year-on-year, while the cumulative business volume reached 112.05 billion pieces, increasing by 18.7% [1] - SF Express leads the industry with July 2025 revenue of 18.657 billion yuan and business volume of 1.377 billion pieces, and from January to July 2025, it achieved a market share increase of 0.5 percentage points [1] Group 2: Demand and Pricing Dynamics - The express delivery sector benefits from strong demand resilience, driven by trends such as smaller package sizes, increasing reverse logistics, and the advantages of lower-tier markets, with industry volume growth significantly outpacing retail sales growth [2] - The trend towards lighter and smaller packages, along with intensified price competition, has impacted the average revenue per package, leading to a more competitive pricing environment [2] Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The State Post Bureau's emphasis on "anti-involution" aims to foster healthy price competition within the express delivery industry, reducing the likelihood of a return to the severe price wars seen in 2020 [3] - As price increases are gradually implemented across various regions, the profitability per package for express delivery companies is expected to improve, enhancing the market position of leading firms [3]

Core Viewpoint - The express delivery industry is experiencing a "volume increase and price decrease" situation, with companies shifting focus from price competition to quality and service improvement [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In July, major express delivery companies reported varying revenue growth, with Shentong Express seeing a 9.95% increase in revenue but a 1.50% decrease in revenue per package [1]. - YTO Express reported a 12.08% increase in revenue but a 7.20% decrease in revenue per package [1]. - Yunda Holdings experienced a 3.75% revenue growth with a 3.54% drop in revenue per package [1]. - SF Express's logistics and supply chain business saw a 9.95% revenue increase, while revenue per package fell by 14.02% [1]. Group 2: Strategic Shifts - Companies are moving away from the "price for volume" model to focus on quality and service upgrades, as stated by Shentong Express's management [2]. - The industry is expected to transition from "price wars" to "value wars," emphasizing service quality to gain market share [2]. - Experts predict that with ongoing anti-involution policies, leading companies will accelerate their shift towards service and efficiency competition, potentially improving industry profit margins within one to two years [2]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The express delivery industry is increasingly adopting intelligent and digital applications to enhance operational efficiency, such as automated sorting and big data for route optimization [3]. - Digital management is improving supply chain transparency and customer experience [3]. - Long-term, technology-driven advancements are expected to accelerate industry consolidation, putting pressure on smaller logistics companies to transform, while leading firms with technological capabilities will dominate the market [3].