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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in the shipping industry, particularly focusing on the European shipping market, highlighting price fluctuations, supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical influences affecting the market [3][5][10]. Pricing Performance - The SCFI European line index showed a significant increase, with the December contract rising by 5.08% to 1871 points, marking a 15.32% increase over the past 20 trading days, with a trading volume of 34,500 contracts and a turnover of 3.18 billion yuan [3]. - The SCFI European line price reached 1246 USD/TEU, reflecting a weekly increase of 101 USD/TEU, indicating a price stabilization effort by shipping companies [5]. - The pricing for major shipping lines such as Maersk and CMA has seen substantial increases, with Maersk's large container rates rising by 550 USD to 2350 USD and CMA maintaining rates around 2731 USD [6]. Supply and Turnover - The shipping capacity statistics indicate a high operational capacity in the last week of October, with the GEMINI alliance increasing its capacity due to delayed schedules, resulting in a total capacity of 350,900 TEU [9]. - November's initial capacity remains relatively high at 328,000 TEU, but is expected to decrease significantly in the following weeks, potentially supporting price stabilization in mid-November [9]. - By December, the capacity is projected to be around 250,000 TEU, which may help in building a rolling pool to support price increases [9]. Demand Aspects - The demand for the European line is following seasonal trends, with a typical decline in demand from August to October, but a decrease in booking pressure is expected as shipping companies prepare for the year-end peak season [17]. - The container throughput at domestic ports reached 6.431 million TEU in the 42nd week, reflecting a 3.61% increase month-on-month, indicating a slight recovery in demand [17]. - The macroeconomic indicators show a rebound in the Eurozone's manufacturing PMI to 50, with service sector PMI rising to 52.6, suggesting a positive outlook for demand [17]. Market Perspectives - Geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in Gaza, are expected to delay the resumption of shipping routes in the Red Sea, which may influence market valuations [20]. - The new shipbuilding market is in an upward cycle, indicating that oversupply may continue to exert pressure on freight rates [20]. - The market sentiment is currently mixed, with expectations of price increases in November driven by shipping companies' pricing strategies and changes in cargo volumes [20][21]. Additional Insights - Recent price increases by major shipping companies have boosted market confidence for November price hikes, with Maersk's pricing strategy being particularly influential [22]. - The geopolitical landscape, including trade tensions between the US and China, continues to impact shipping demand, with expectations of a decline in trade volumes as a result of tariffs and other regulatory measures [21][22].