招商交通运输行业周报：华南快递涨价或有望落地，交运红利已调整到位建议配置-20250803

Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the transportation industry, suggesting a focus on the potential for price increases in the express delivery sector and the valuation recovery in the logistics sector [3]. Core Insights - The express delivery industry is expected to see a price increase in South China, which may lead to a recovery in industry valuations due to reduced price competition driven by "anti-involution" policies [7][23]. - The shipping sector is currently experiencing weak overall market conditions, with a focus on OPEC+ production plans and the potential for price recovery in the second half of the year [16]. - Infrastructure assets in Hong Kong are seen as having room for valuation improvement, particularly in the context of a declining interest rate environment [19]. - The aviation sector is witnessing a recovery in passenger traffic, but domestic ticket prices are experiencing a significant year-on-year decline [25]. Summary by Sections Shipping - The shipping market is currently weak, with freight rates for major routes declining. The SCFI index for the East America route dropped by 7.5% to $3,126 per FEU [11]. - OPEC+ is expected to approve an increase in production by 548,000 barrels per day in September, which may influence shipping rates positively in the latter half of the year [14][16]. - The demand for dry bulk shipping is fluctuating, with iron ore and grain transport demand decreasing, while coal imports remain strong [16]. Infrastructure - As of June 2025, the national port cargo throughput reached 1.56 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, while container throughput grew by 4.7% [50]. - The report highlights the stable performance of leading highway assets, suggesting a dividend yield returning to around 4% [19]. - The CR450 high-speed train is expected to enhance operational capacity significantly once it enters commercial service [18]. Express Delivery - The express delivery sector is projected to maintain a growth rate of over 20% in 2024, with a 19.3% increase in business volume in the first half of 2025 [20][23]. - The industry is experiencing a shift towards price stabilization due to "anti-involution" measures, with potential price increases expected in August [23]. - Major players like ZTO Express and YTO Express are recommended for investment due to their market positioning and growth potential [23]. Aviation - Passenger traffic in the civil aviation sector has shown a week-on-week increase of 3.1%, but domestic ticket prices have seen a year-on-year decline of 9.5% [24][25]. - The report emphasizes the importance of "anti-involution" policies in stabilizing the aviation market and improving valuations [25]. - Key airline stocks recommended include Air China and Southern Airlines, with a focus on their recovery potential [25]. Logistics - The logistics sector is seeing a slight decrease in air freight prices, with the TAC Shanghai outbound air freight price index down by 3.8% year-on-year [26]. - China National Freight is highlighted for its potential non-operating income from asset sales, making it a recommended stock [26].