Core Insights - The logistics sector experienced a 1.0% increase on October 27, with Xiamen Xiangyu leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3996.94, up 1.18%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13489.4, up 1.51% [1] Stock Performance - Xiamen Xiangyu (600057) closed at 7.77, up 3.74% with a trading volume of 327,600 shares and a turnover of 252 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - Ruimaotong (600180) at 4.87, up 2.96% [1] - Shentong Express (002468) at 15.97, up 2.57% [1] - ST Haichin (600753) at 7.40, up 2.49% [1] - Debon Logistics (603056) at 15.56, up 1.97% [1] - SF Holding (002352) at 40.58, up 1.76% with a turnover of 1.489 billion yuan [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The logistics sector saw a net inflow of 158 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 64.2 million yuan [2] - Key stocks with significant fund flows include: - Wuchan Zhongda (600704) with a net inflow of 86.62 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - SF Holding (002352) with a net inflow of 66.92 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Shentong Express (002468) with a net inflow of 61.20 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the transportation industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The express delivery industry shows resilient demand, with a year-on-year growth of 12.7% in September, indicating a steady expansion of the market [4][25] - The logistics sector is witnessing technological advancements, with JD Logistics planning to procure 3 million robots and 100,000 unmanned vehicles over the next five years, which may enhance supply chain efficiency [5] - The shipping market is expected to benefit from geopolitical factors and trade negotiations, potentially increasing demand for oil transportation and bulk shipping [6][10] - The aviation sector is experiencing growth, with a 10.8% increase in international flight volumes for the upcoming winter-spring season, reflecting a recovery in air travel [10][12] Summary by Sections Express Delivery - In September 2025, the express delivery business volume reached 16.88 billion pieces, a 12.7% year-on-year increase, with revenue of 127.37 billion yuan, up 7.2% [4][25] - Major players like SF Express and JD Logistics are expected to benefit from cyclical recovery and cost control, with significant growth potential [14] Shipping and Ports - The VLCC market may benefit from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, potentially increasing long-distance shipping demand [6] - The shipping market is expected to see a recovery driven by environmental regulations and geopolitical stability, with recommendations to focus on companies like China Shipping and COSCO [14][15] Aviation - The aviation industry is projected to maintain steady growth, with a 10.3% increase in total transport turnover and a 5.2% rise in passenger transport volume in the first three quarters of 2025 [10] - Airbus has opened a new A320 assembly line in Tianjin, marking a significant milestone in Sino-European cooperation [9] Road and Rail - National logistics operations are running smoothly, with rail freight increasing by 2.33% and highway freight truck traffic rising by 24.72% [13] - Strategic partnerships in the highway sector are being formed to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency [13] Overall Market Performance - From October 20 to October 24, 2025, the transportation sector index increased by 1.12%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 2.88% [20][23]

1. Overnight Night Market Trends - INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS: COMEX gold futures fell 0.45% to $4126.90 per ounce, down 2.05% for the week; COMEX silver futures dropped 0.60% to $48.41 per ounce, down 3.38% for the week [4] - CRUDE OIL: The U.S. oil main contract fell 0.57% to $61.44 per barrel, up 7.51% for the week; Brent crude's main contract declined 0.57% to $64.92 per barrel, up 7.06% for the week [5] - LONDON BASE METALS: LME copper rose 0.85% to $10947 per ton, up 3.23% for the week; LME lead increased 0.30% to $2016.50 per ton, up 2.36% for the week; LME zinc edged up 0.07% to $3019.50 per ton, up 2.93% for the week; LME aluminum dropped 0.21% to $2856.50 per ton, up 2.84% for the week; LME nickel fell 0.25% to $15325 per ton, up 1.32% for the week; LME tin declined 0.34% to $35650 per ton, up 1.75% for the week [5] - DOMESTIC FUTURES: As of the close on October 24 at 23:00, domestic futures' main contracts mostly rose. Low - sulfur fuel oil, LPG, and fuel oil rose over 1%, while asphalt, coking coal, and rapeseed meal had small increases. Synthetic rubber, caustic soda, corn, and sugar slightly declined [5] 2. Important Information Macroeconomic Information - President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea from October 30 to November 1 to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and conduct a state visit [8] - The "Proposal of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five - Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" aims to break market barriers [8] - The central bank will conduct 900 billion yuan of MLF operations on October 27 [8] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission emphasizes enhancing the resilience and risk - resistance of the capital market [8] - Shipping indices show an increase in export container freight rates [9] - The central bank will adjust monetary policy according to economic and financial conditions and maintain the stability of the RMB exchange rate [9][10] - U.S. September CPI is slightly lower than expected, paving the way for a rate cut [10] - U.S. October PMI data shows improvement [10] - China and the U.S. held economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, reaching preliminary consensus on multiple issues [10][11] Energy and Chemical Futures - Russia's central bank forecasts average oil prices for 2025 and 2026 [12] - India's Reliance Industries bought hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil due to concerns about supply disruptions [14] Metal Futures - China's non - ferrous metal industry had a good performance in the first three quarters [16] - Last week, copper, aluminum, zinc, and lead inventories decreased, while nickel and tin inventories increased [17] - This month's estimated retail sales of narrow - sense passenger cars are about 2.2 million, with a decline in both month - on - month and year - on - year terms, and the penetration rate of new energy vehicles may reach 60% [17] Black - Series Futures - In mid - October, steel production of key enterprises had different trends in daily output [19] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology solicits opinions on the "Implementation Measures for Capacity Replacement in the Iron and Steel Industry", with specific replacement ratios and restrictions [19][21] - Some steel mills in Tangshan and Xingtai plan to raise coke prices [21] - This week's total urban inventory of steel decreased [22] - Shanxi is increasing coal production to meet winter demand, with a 3.7% year - on - year increase in the first three quarters [22] Agricultural Futures - Pig - farming losses have decreased [24] - Pig and pork prices are expected to stop falling and rise slightly in the second half of the fourth quarter [25] - In the 43rd week, soybean crushing volume in oil mills exceeded expectations [25] - Imported cotton port inventory increased slightly [26] - The domestic edible vegetable oil market is expected to have stable prices, while palm oil prices may rise slightly [28] - Malaysia's October 1 - 25 palm oil exports are expected to decline 0.4% [29] 3. Financial Markets Finance - Many A - share companies released positive third - quarter reports, with some having significant profit growth [31] - Fund managers will adjust investment strategies based on third - quarter reports, focusing on technology stocks [31] - As of the end of the third quarter, social security funds held shares in 135 stocks, with new entries, increases, and decreases in positions, and increased investment in technology sectors [32] - Many A - share companies were surveyed by institutions, with technology stocks being popular [34] - Many companies distributed dividends, and some will distribute more in the future [34] - Nearly 2000 public funds' third - quarter reports show that innovation - related assets are the main allocation [34] - The market sentiment has stabilized, and the subsequent adjustment space may be limited [34] - Hong Kong stocks' "B - series" varieties are being sold by pharmaceutical fund managers, and innovation - drug funds are entering the stock - selection stage [35] Industry - A draft regulatory guideline for public fund performance comparison benchmarks may be released soon, and many funds have adjusted their benchmarks this year [36] - Banks have raised the minimum investment threshold for gold accumulation, and short - term gold price fluctuations may be normal [38] - Gold jewelry brands have raised prices, mainly to increase processing fees and maintain stable margins [38] - Many real - estate companies have made breakthroughs in debt restructuring [38] - As of September, China's power generation installed capacity increased, with significant growth in solar and wind power [39] - The flu vaccine vaccination season has arrived, with different price trends for different vaccines [39] - Multiple paper companies will raise the price of white cardboard from November 1 [39] Overseas - The U.S. and Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia reached trade - related agreements [41][42] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary believes inflation will continue to decline, and the government shutdown is eroding the economy [42] - The U.S. government shutdown may last until the end of November [43] - The IMF President suggests that ASEAN economies strengthen their fundamentals and predicts that AI will affect a large proportion of jobs [43] International Stock Markets - European countries will implement winter time starting Monday, adjusting trading and data - release times [45] Bonds - As of October 24, the issuance scale of securities firms' science and technology innovation bonds this year reached 59.17 billion yuan, and it is expected to continue growing [46] 4. Upcoming Economic Data and Events Economic Data - Various economic data will be released on October 27, including Japan's September corporate service price index, China's September industrial enterprise profits, etc. [48] Events - The central bank has 7000 billion yuan of 1 - year MLF and 189 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchases maturing [50] - The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia will participate in a talk [50] - There are new stock subscriptions and company earnings reports [50] - Multiple important events are scheduled, such as the East Asia Cooperation Leaders' Series Meetings, the 2025 Financial Street Forum Annual Conference, etc. [50]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights significant effects of price increases in the express delivery industry due to the "anti-involution" trend, with a focus on profit recovery during the peak season [2][6] - The express delivery business volume grew by 12.7% year-on-year in September, with cumulative growth of 17.2% from January to September [3][13] - The average price per delivery increased by 2.4% month-on-month in September, indicating a recovery in pricing power within the industry [4][23] Summary by Sections Industry Situation - In September, the express delivery business volume reached approximately 168.8 billion pieces, with a year-on-year growth of 12.7%. The cumulative retail sales of physical goods through online shopping amounted to 9.15 trillion yuan, reflecting a 6.5% year-on-year increase [3][13] - The cumulative online shopping penetration rate is about 25.0%, with a slight decline of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [3][13] Company Performance - In September, SF Express led the business volume growth with a 31.81% increase, followed by YTO Express at 13.64%, Shentong Express at 9.46%, and Yunda Express at 3.63% [4][25] - Cumulatively from January to September, SF Express achieved a business volume of 121 billion pieces, with a growth rate of 28.34%, while YTO, Yunda, and Shentong had growth rates of 19.40%, 12.98%, and 17.08% respectively [4][25] Pricing Situation - The average price per delivery in the express delivery industry was 7.55 yuan in September, down 4.9% year-on-year but up 2.4% month-on-month. The cumulative average price from January to September was 7.48 yuan, down 7.1% year-on-year [4][23] - Individual company pricing in September showed YTO at 2.21 yuan, Yunda at 2.02 yuan, Shentong at 2.12 yuan, and SF Express at 13.87 yuan, with SF experiencing a year-on-year decline of 13.31% [5][26] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies benefiting from the "anti-involution" trend, particularly Zhongtong Express and YTO Express, while keeping an eye on Yunda and Shentong [7][41] - For direct-operated models, SF Express is recommended due to its potential for significant performance recovery and growth in international business [7][41]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the transportation industry [7] Core Insights - The passenger transport volume is recovering, with domestic passenger volume increasing by 3% year-on-year and international passenger volume rising by 17% [5][13] - Shipping rates for container shipping are showing strong support, while oil and bulk shipping rates have slightly adjusted downwards [6][39] - Logistics technology financing is accelerating, with express delivery volume increasing by 7.8% year-on-year [5][50] Summary by Sections Passenger Transport - Domestic passenger volume has shown a 3% year-on-year increase as of October 24, with international passenger volume up by 17% [5][13] - The average domestic seat occupancy rate has improved by 1.0 percentage points year-on-year, while international occupancy has increased by 5.1 percentage points [22] - Oil prices have decreased by 0.7% year-on-year, putting slight pressure on industry revenue [22] Shipping - The average VLCC-TCE rate has decreased by 8.4% to $79,000 per day [39] - The SCFI index for foreign trade container shipping has increased by 7.1% to 1,403 points, indicating strong pricing support from shipping companies [6][39] - The BDI index has decreased by 3.8% to 1,991 points, reflecting a softening demand for large vessel rentals [39] Logistics - The express delivery volume from October 13 to October 19 reached 3.944 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 7.8% [50] - The average price for bulk commodity road transport has increased by 4.8% year-on-year, reaching 0.33 yuan per ton [50] - The average daily transport volume at Ganqimaodu was 900 vehicles, with a short-distance average price of 90 yuan per ton, reflecting a 13 yuan increase [50]

Core Insights - The logistics industry is witnessing a significant shift towards the adoption of unmanned delivery vehicles, with major companies making large-scale purchases to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [1][4][5]. Group 1: Unmanned Vehicle Procurement - China Post has initiated a procurement project for 7,000 unmanned vehicles, including various sizes and services, with a framework agreement lasting four years [1][2]. - JD Logistics plans to purchase 3 million robots, 1 million unmanned vehicles, and 100,000 drones over the next five years to strengthen its position in smart logistics [1][4]. - Companies like Cainiao and Shentong Express are also investing in unmanned vehicles, with Shentong aiming to deploy 2,000 unmanned vehicles by the end of the year [1][5]. Group 2: Market Trends and Growth - The unmanned delivery vehicle market is expected to experience explosive growth by 2025, driven by technological advancements, cost reductions, and increased demand in the instant retail market [4][6]. - As of mid-2025, over 100 cities in China have opened road rights for unmanned delivery vehicles, with the total number of such vehicles exceeding 6,000, marking a 50% increase from 2024 [6][8]. Group 3: Cost Efficiency and Operational Benefits - Unmanned vehicles can significantly reduce delivery costs, with reports indicating a decrease of 30%-50% in last-mile delivery expenses [8][10]. - Companies like Zhongtong Express have noted that using unmanned vehicles can lower costs by 6-7 cents per package, enhancing operational efficiency [5][10]. Group 4: Expansion Beyond Traditional Delivery - The application of unmanned vehicles is expanding beyond the express delivery sector into urban logistics and instant delivery markets, indicating a potential for exponential growth [10][12]. - White Rhino is diversifying its operations to include campus delivery networks and retail replenishment, showcasing the versatility of unmanned vehicles in various logistics scenarios [12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the express delivery industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by over 10% in the next six months [7]. Core Insights - The express delivery industry has shown signs of recovery with an increase in average delivery prices, attributed to regulatory measures against excessive competition [2][3]. - The total express delivery volume from January to September 2025 reached 1,450.8 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 17.2%, while the industry revenue for the same period was 10,857.4 billion yuan, up 8.9% year-on-year [2]. - The average revenue per delivery in September was 7.55 yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 4.91% but a month-on-month increase of 0.18 yuan, indicating a potential price recovery trend [2]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - In September 2025, the express delivery volume was 168.8 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%, and the revenue was 1,273.7 billion yuan, up 7.2% year-on-year [2]. - The average delivery price has seen a slight recovery due to the "anti-involution" measures, with various regions announcing price increases ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 yuan per delivery [3]. Market Dynamics - Major express delivery companies such as SF Express, Yunda, Shentong, and YTO have reported varying growth rates in delivery volumes, with SF Express showing a significant year-on-year increase of 31.81% in September [4]. - The market concentration index (CR8) for the express delivery sector remained stable at 86.9, with slight fluctuations in market shares among leading companies [4]. Investment Strategy - The report suggests that the ongoing price increases and regulatory scrutiny will enhance profit margins for express delivery companies, with a focus on companies like YTO Express, Shentong Express, SF Holdings, and Yunda [5]. - The anticipated price recovery and reduced competition for market share are expected to release profit elasticity for express delivery companies [5].

Core Viewpoint - The logistics sector experienced a decline of 0.37% on October 24, with Yuan Da Holdings leading the drop, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.71% and the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 2.02% [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The logistics sector's performance was mixed, with notable gainers such as Longzhou Co., which rose by 9.96% to a closing price of 5.30, and Huami Duhai, which increased by 5.11% to 28.20 [1] - Conversely, Yuan Da Holdings saw a significant decline of 3.80%, closing at 8.36, contributing to the overall drop in the logistics sector [2] Group 2: Trading Volume and Capital Flow - The logistics sector recorded a net inflow of 10.70 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 12.50 million yuan, indicating a mixed sentiment among different investor types [2] - The trading volume for Longzhou Co. reached 501,500 shares, with a transaction value of 263 million yuan, highlighting strong investor interest [1] Group 3: Individual Stock Analysis - Longzhou Co. had a significant net inflow of 127 million yuan from institutional investors, representing 48.48% of its trading volume, while retail investors showed a net outflow of 65.07 million yuan [3] - New Ning Logistics also attracted a net inflow of 50.68 million yuan from institutional investors, indicating positive sentiment towards the stock [3]

Group 1: Logistics - The logistics industry is expected to undergo a paradigm shift towards high-quality development, driven by policy changes and the "anti-involution" movement, which aims to ensure the rights of delivery personnel and improve profitability [4][24][30] - The logistics sector is entering a new phase of overseas expansion, with companies like Jitu Express and Jiayou International transitioning from initial stages to more advanced operations, focusing on management and capacity exports [4][8][35] Group 2: Aviation - The aviation industry is poised for recovery, benefiting from a resurgence in business travel demand since September, leading to improved revenue and cost dynamics [9][51] - The supply side is tightening, with low aircraft deliveries expected in 2025 and high capacity utilization rates, indicating a potential for revenue and cost resonance in the industry [9][51] Group 3: Shipping - The shipping sector is influenced by both seasonal and non-seasonal factors, with a focus on oil transportation due to OPEC+ production adjustments and the expected positive impact of new projects in the dry bulk segment [10][20] - The container shipping market is facing tariff disruptions, but demand is anticipated to rise due to proposed measures from the 301 investigation, which may boost feeder vessel demand [10][20] Group 4: Highways - Highway companies are regaining attractiveness in terms of valuation and dividend yield, with a focus on low valuation and high dividend characteristics [11][20] - The widening gap between highway company dividend yields and ten-year government bond yields suggests a return to a high cost-performance ratio for these assets [11][20]

Market Overview - On October 23, the logistics sector rose by 0.28% compared to the previous trading day, with Changjiang Investment leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3922.41, up 0.22%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13025.45, also up 0.22% [1] Stock Performance - Changjiang Investment (600119) closed at 9.63, with a gain of 7.12% and a trading volume of 402,400 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 391 million [1] - Other notable performers included Eastern Airlines Logistics (601156) with a 2.55% increase, and Wuchan Zhongda (600704) with a 2.35% increase [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The logistics sector experienced a net outflow of 20.51 million from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 116 million [2] - Major stocks like Changjiang Investment and Wuchan Zhongda had significant net inflows from retail investors, despite overall outflows from institutional and speculative funds [3] Individual Stock Insights - Changjiang Investment had a net inflow of 83.66 million from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 39.65 million from speculative funds [3] - Wuchan Zhongda also saw a net inflow of 70.94 million from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 25.73 million from speculative funds [3]