Jin Rong Jie·2025-05-13 07:10Core Viewpoint - The shipping sector in A-shares has shown strong performance, particularly following the announcement of a significant reduction in bilateral tariffs between China and the U.S., which has positively impacted market sentiment and demand for shipping services [1][2]. Group 1: A-share Market Performance - A-share shipping stocks collectively surged, with notable gains including Ningbo Marine reaching the daily limit, and other companies like Ningbo Ocean and COSCO Shipping also experiencing increases of over 2% [1]. - The A-share market's stronger performance compared to the Hong Kong market indicates a compensatory rally, driven by positive developments in U.S.-China trade talks [2]. Group 2: Hong Kong Market Performance - In the Hong Kong market, shipping stocks exhibited mixed results, with some companies like Yang Ming Marine and Orient Overseas International continuing to rise, while others like COSCO Shipping Energy faced declines [1]. - The timing of the U.S.-China trade announcement and the respective closing times of the A-share and Hong Kong markets contributed to the differing performances [1]. Group 3: Impact of U.S.-China Trade Talks - Following the announcement of reduced tariffs, many U.S. companies are rapidly increasing their imports to avoid potential future tariff hikes, indicating a surge in demand for shipping services [3]. - The 90-day tariff buffer period has led to a significant increase in shipping demand, with companies like Basic Fun and Hightail Hair rushing to ship previously delayed goods [4]. Group 4: Market Expectations and Trends - Analysts predict a shift in the shipping market dynamics, with expectations of increased demand leading to potential rises in container shipping rates due to the release of pent-up demand [4][5]. - The recent trade negotiations have reversed previously pessimistic market expectations, leading to a positive feedback loop in the shipping sector, with increased shipping volumes and seasonal demand contributing to a tightening of capacity [5].