Changjiang Securities·2025-11-17 01:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the bulk supply chain industry [12] Core Viewpoints - The bulk supply chain industry is at a dual bottom of "commodity prices" and "corporate profits," with a cyclical turning point approaching. Historical data shows a positive correlation between the profits of bulk supply chain companies and PPI, indicating that profits tend to rise in inflationary environments. Since July 2025, the "anti-involution" policy has been implemented, driving improvements in PPI growth rates [2][6][28] - Leading companies in the sector, such as Xiamen Xiangyu, Wuchan Zhongda, and Jianfa Co., have actively adjusted their business strategies and strengthened risk management, with their supply chain business profits turning positive year-on-year in Q3. The combination of liquidity easing and global supply chain restructuring, along with the steady advancement of domestic policies, suggests that the cyclical turning point for certain bulk commodities is gradually approaching, with clearer signals of profit improvement in the sector [2][6][42] Summary by Sections Bulk Supply Chain - The bulk supply chain industry is driven by capital, where the scale of business is determined by the amount of capital and turnover efficiency significantly impacts profitability. Macro demand is a crucial variable affecting trade turnover demand. The industry is currently at a dual bottom of "commodity prices" and "corporate profits," with a cyclical turning point approaching. The implementation of the "anti-involution" policy has led to a rebound in commodity prices, with indices for metals, energy, and agricultural products showing year-on-year increases of 4.5%, 2.5%, and 2.1% respectively in Q3 2025 [6][28][34] - Leading companies are accelerating their globalization efforts and integrating resources across the entire supply chain to enhance market share both domestically and internationally. Companies like Xiamen Xiangyu and Xiamen Guomao are maintaining favorable dividend policies, providing a safety net for investors [6][34][42] Transportation Chain - Domestic passenger traffic continues to grow, with a 5% year-on-year increase in domestic passenger volume and a 19% increase in international passenger volume as of November 14. The average domestic passenger load factor has improved by 2.6 percentage points year-on-year, while the international load factor has increased by 4.8 percentage points [7][43][48] - The report highlights that the supply-demand relationship in the domestic market continues to improve, with oil prices rising by 1.0% year-on-year. The outlook for the industry suggests that revenue is expected to improve marginally, driven by tightening supply and significant cost improvements [7][48] Shipping - The oil shipping sector remains buoyant, with the average VLCC-TCE rate rising by 26.2% to $120,000 per day. The overall tight capacity and OPEC+ production increases are expected to sustain the positive outlook for oil shipping. Conversely, the container shipping sector has seen a decline, with the SCFI index dropping by 2.9% to 1,451 points [8][13] - The report recommends companies such as COSCO Shipping Energy and China Merchants Energy for investment, given the favorable conditions in the oil shipping market [8][42] Logistics - During the 2025 "Double Eleven" shopping festival, the average daily express delivery volume reached 634 million packages, a 9% year-on-year increase. The air freight price index has shown a slight increase as the cross-border e-commerce peak season approaches [9][14] - The report suggests focusing on companies like SF Holding, which is entering a phase of absolute return, and Xiamen Xiangyu, which is expected to benefit from improved export expectations and strong dividend capabilities [9][42]