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2024年9月23日-10月6日交通运输行业周报:布局交运顺周期,航空+物流弹性凸显
Hua Yuan Zheng Quan·2024-10-06 10:00

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the transportation industry as of October 6, 2024 [3]. Core Views - The transportation sector is expected to benefit from cyclical recovery, particularly in aviation and logistics, which show significant elasticity [3]. - The shipping industry is experiencing a tightening supply due to limited new orders for oil tankers and an aging fleet, which is likely to enhance demand over the next three years [7]. - The express delivery and logistics sectors are closely tied to macroeconomic growth, with expectations for continued recovery and valuation improvements [5][8]. - The aviation sector is witnessing a strong recovery in passenger demand, particularly during the National Day holiday, indicating robust travel trends [6][30]. Summary by Sections Shipping - Labor negotiations have temporarily resolved wage disputes at East Coast ports, but further negotiations on automation remain a risk [3]. - The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has decreased by 9.8% week-on-week, indicating a drop in shipping rates [3]. - The MR-TC2&14 Atlantic basket freight rate has surged by 4034 USD/day, reflecting strong demand in that segment [4]. - The oil tanker market is expected to see sustained improvement due to increasing non-OPEC production and limited new orders [7]. Express and Logistics - The express delivery sector is showing resilience, with a year-on-year growth of 28.9% in business volume as of August 2024 [16]. - The report highlights the potential for valuation recovery in the logistics sector, particularly for companies like DeBang and AnNeng Logistics, which are expected to benefit from strategic improvements [5][8]. - The chemical logistics sector is anticipated to grow alongside the recovery in the chemical industry, with increasing demand for third-party logistics [5]. Aviation - Passenger traffic in the civil aviation sector has increased by over 10% year-on-year during the early days of the National Day holiday, indicating strong travel demand [6]. - The aviation industry is expected to experience improved performance due to a favorable supply-demand balance and ongoing recovery in international routes [7]. - Key airlines such as Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines are highlighted as companies to watch due to their potential for profitability in the current cycle [7][8]. Road and Rail - In August 2024, road passenger traffic increased by 140.39% year-on-year, while freight volume saw a modest increase of 0.94% [25]. - Rail passenger traffic also showed growth, with a 10.58% increase year-on-year, indicating a recovery in this segment as well [25]. Market Overview - The A-share transportation index has shown a significant increase of 18.49% over the past week, reflecting positive market sentiment [13][15]. - The report emphasizes the cyclical nature of the transportation industry, with various segments poised for recovery as economic conditions improve [5][7].