Group 1 - The Hong Kong port and shipping stocks experienced significant declines, with Pacific Basin Shipping falling over 7%, Orient Overseas International down 4.6%, and China Cosco Shipping Energy down 2.67% [1] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) dropped to a near two-week low, influenced by declines across all vessel types. The BDI fell by 137 points, or 5.09%, closing at 2557 points, marking the lowest level since November 27 [1] - Analysts suggest that the recent drop in the BDI reflects short-term fluctuations or weakening demand for global bulk shipping, indicating reduced freight rates for shipowners and negatively impacting expectations for future quarterly earnings [1] Group 2 - Specific stock performance includes: Pacific Basin Shipping at 2.450 with a decline of 7.20%, Orient Overseas International at 127.200 down 4.65%, and China Cosco Shipping Energy at 9.130 down 2.67% [2] - Other notable declines include China National Offshore Oil Corporation at 5.110 down 1.92%, China Cosco Shipping Holdings at 13.670 down 1.37%, China Merchants Port at 15.760 down 1.13%, and China Cosco Shipping Development at 1.110 down 0.89% [2]