欧线运价平稳：EC合约周五集体收跌

Core Viewpoint - In May, European shipping rates have stabilized, while EC contracts continue to show weakness, with fluctuations in pricing and trading volumes observed [1] Pricing Trends - The main EC contract EC2506 closed at 1249.8 points, down 2.59%, with open interest decreasing by 1255 contracts to 36887 [1] - EC2508 closed at 1528.8 points, down 1.77%, with open interest increasing by 75 contracts to 36104 [1] - Other contracts such as EC2510 and EC2512 also experienced declines of 0.97% and 0.88% respectively [1] Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) - The SCFI for Shanghai to Europe was reported at $1161 per TEU, a decrease of $39 or 3.24% from the previous period [1] - Major shipping companies have set varying rates, with Maersk maintaining $1450 per FEU, Hapag-Lloyd at $2100 per FEU, and others adjusting their rates significantly [1] Regional Rate Changes - SCFI rates for the Mediterranean route remained stable, while rates for the West and East US routes increased, with the West route rising by $75 to $2347 per FEU and the East route by $52 to $3335 per FEU [1] Geopolitical Context - High-level trade talks between China and the US took place on May 10 in Geneva, which may influence future shipping rates and EC contract fluctuations [1] - The market is expected to remain volatile, with attention on potential easing of tariff policies and subsequent price changes [1]