Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-12 03:12Group 1 - COSCO Shipping Energy (中远海能) shares rose over 5%, currently up 5.42% at HKD 11.09, with a trading volume of HKD 243 million [1] - U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette announced at an energy conference in Miami that the Trump administration plans to indefinitely control the flow and sale of Venezuelan oil, which could lead to a shift of oil from the black market to compliant markets, benefiting demand in compliant markets and extending shipping distances [1] - Guotai Junan Securities noted an increase in Middle East and U.S. Gulf cargoes over the past week, with shipowners increasing charter rates, reflecting optimistic market expectations, and the Middle East to China route's VLCC TCE rapidly rebounding to nearly USD 60,000 [1] Group 2 - The oil shipping market is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by global oil production increases, which will likely lead to higher-than-expected oil shipping demand [1] - The aging of oil tankers and sanctions on shadow fleets will ensure a rigid supply of compliant shipping capacity [1] - Geopolitical situations may provide unexpected opportunities in the oil shipping market [1]