航空业绩拐点显现，地缘提升航运景气 | 投研报告

Industry Dynamics Tracking - The overall container shipping rates have decreased, with the SCFI composite index dropping by 9.7% to 1317 points. Specific routes such as Shanghai-Europe and Shanghai-Mediterranean saw declines of 11.1% and 12.0% respectively [3][4] - The refined oil tanker rates have increased, with the BCTI index rising by 4.6% to 890 points. The MR rates in the Pacific and Atlantic regions showed mixed results, with a notable increase of 12.7% in the Atlantic [8] - The logistics sector is witnessing a resilient demand, with the e-commerce express delivery industry expected to benefit from a recovery in the economy and a reduction in costs, leading to improved profitability for companies like SF Express and JD Logistics [12] Air Transport - The civil aviation sector is showing signs of recovery, with major airlines like China Southern and Hainan Airlines expected to turn profitable in 2025, while Eastern and Air China are projected to reduce their losses significantly [3] - The State Council has issued a plan to accelerate the cultivation of new growth points in service consumption, focusing on transportation services among others, which is expected to support the aviation sector [3] Shipping and Port Operations - The dry bulk shipping market is experiencing a "strong off-season" due to a combination of high demand in the Atlantic region and tight capacity, with the BDI index rising by 12.0% to 1949 points [8] - The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is tense, with the U.S. increasing military presence and Iran conducting live-fire exercises, which could impact oil shipping routes [6] - China's port cargo throughput has decreased, with a reported decline of 1.70% in total cargo and a 4.35% drop in container throughput [9] Road and Rail Transport - National logistics operations are running smoothly, with rail freight volumes reported at 7441.9 million tons, a decrease of 3.35% [10] - Shenzhen International reported a 3.3% increase in toll revenue for December 2025, indicating stable revenue growth in the road transport sector [11] Investment Opportunities - In the express delivery sector, companies like YTO Express and ZTO Express are expected to benefit from market share growth and operational improvements, while SF Express is noted for its cost control and shareholder returns [12] - The oil transportation market is anticipated to improve due to OPEC+ production increases and potential interest rate cuts, suggesting a favorable outlook for companies like China Merchants Energy and COSCO Shipping Energy [13] - The dry bulk shipping market is expected to continue its recovery, driven by environmental regulations and increased demand for commodities, with companies like China Merchants Energy and Haitong Development highlighted as potential beneficiaries [13]