Ge Long Hui·2025-12-24 01:21Group 1 - The port and shipping stocks in Hong Kong and A-shares experienced a significant increase, with China COSCO Shipping Holdings (1919.HK) rising over 7% and Pacific Shipping increasing over 4% [1][2] - In A-shares, Beibu Gulf Port rose over 6%, Xiamen Port increased over 5%, and companies like Qinhuangdao Port and Rizhao Port also saw gains [1][2] Group 2 - Xiamen Port is set to merge with the provincial port group, with the actual controller changing to the Fujian Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission [2] - Pacific Shipping received an increase in shareholding from M&G Plc, which raised its stake from 4.97% to 5.05% after acquiring 3.557 million shares on August 7 [2] - The Baltic Dry Index rose by 1.1% last Friday (14th), marking its 13th consecutive day of increase, reaching 1595 points, the highest since July 20, driven by increased demand for various types of vessels [2] - The Capesize vessel rate index increased by 0.8% to 2402 points, while the Panamax vessel rate index rose by 1.5% to 1824 points, reaching the highest level since October 18 of the previous year [2]