
Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the transportation sector [8] Core Views - The report is optimistic about the aviation sector, anticipating a recovery in industry prosperity driven by the summer travel peak and favorable oil and exchange rates [2][28] - It recommends high-dividend Hong Kong-listed road stocks due to stable performance and low Hibor rates supporting dividend valuations [2] - The report notes increased volatility in the shipping sector, particularly in container shipping, while highlighting the need to focus on companies with stable earnings and high dividend yields [2] Aviation Sector - The report highlights strong demand during the May Day holiday, with daily passenger volume averaging 2.23 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.8% [20] - Domestic flight ticket prices have improved, with an average price of 730 RMB, up 0.8% year-on-year [15] - The supply of aircraft is expected to grow slowly, with a projected increase of only 2.8% in the passenger fleet by the end of 2024 [21] - Recommended stocks include China National Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, and Huaxia Airlines, which are expected to benefit from supply-demand improvements [28] Airport Sector - Airports are experiencing high growth in passenger traffic, particularly in southern China, with Baiyun Airport and Shenzhen Airport seeing year-on-year increases of 26.3% and 23.5% respectively [29] - The report emphasizes the need for airports to enhance their non-aeronautical revenue generation capabilities [37] - It suggests focusing on airports with lower capital expenditure, such as Capital Airport, for better investment value [37] Shipping Sector - Container shipping rates have increased significantly, with the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index rising by 18.4% month-on-month in May [4] - The report anticipates further increases in shipping volumes and rates in June due to the easing of tariffs and seasonal demand [39] - It notes that while the crude oil tanker market is improving due to OPEC+ production increases, the dry bulk and product tanker markets remain weak [38] Road and Rail Sector - The report indicates that the road sector is benefiting from lower Hibor rates, which support dividend yields, and suggests focusing on high-dividend stocks like Wuhu Highway and Zhejiang Hu-Hangzhou-Ningbo [5] - The railway freight sector is experiencing weak demand, particularly for coal transport, with expectations of a recovery only in late June [5] Logistics and Express Delivery - The express delivery sector is facing competitive pressures, with a year-on-year increase in parcel volume of 19.1% in April, but prices are declining [68] - The report suggests monitoring the upcoming peak season for potential changes in volume and pricing dynamics [68] - It highlights the need for cross-border logistics to adapt to evolving tariff conditions [68]