Group 1 - Shipping stocks are experiencing active performance, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as COSCO Shipping Energy (up 3.21% to HKD 9.65), Orient Overseas International (up 3% to HKD 126.9), COSCO Shipping Holdings (up 2.97% to HKD 12.82), and Yang Ming Marine Transport (up 1.7% to HKD 8.39) [1] - The U.S. 301 port fee measures will be implemented on October 14, prompting China to announce special port fees for U.S. vessels starting the same day. This reciprocal action is expected to create short-term price fluctuations in shipping rates due to initial implementation chaos [1][2] - Concerns over port congestion and supply chain efficiency have intensified following new U.S. sanctions and China's announcement of special port fees, leading to a significant increase in VLCC shipping rates last week. The combination of these factors and the seasonal peak is expected to result in strong performance for oil shipping rates in the short to medium term [1] Group 2 - The reciprocal port fee measures between China and the U.S. are anticipated to increase costs for shipping companies, potentially disrupting established trading rhythms and causing short-term chaos. This environment may empower shipping companies to pass on costs and exert greater pricing power, supporting short-term rate increases [2] - In the medium to long term, shipping companies may adjust capacity across global routes to mitigate the impact of port fees. However, given China's critical role in global dry bulk, energy transport, and manufacturing exports, the ultimate effects of these measures will require further observation [2] - Investment opportunities in shipping stocks related to U.S.-China trade tensions are suggested, with oil and dry bulk shipping rates likely to benefit from the short-term risk premium associated with the current chaos [2]