Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating. However, a table shows the possibility of a bullish or bearish trend for various commodities [5]. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Macroeconomic Outlook**: The US November CPI data came in lower than expected, with the core CPI rising at the slowest pace since early 2021. This, along with the Fed's possible rate - cut in January, has influenced market sentiment. In China, the start of Hainan's full - island customs closure and policies in the PV industry are significant events [1][6][7]. - **Market Sentiment**: In the A - share market, a long - term bullish trend is expected due to policy support, capital inflow, and industrial development. Global capital flow and risk appetite may increase with the Fed's December rate cut. In the bond market, the loose monetary policy supports short - term treasury bond prices [10][11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1.当日主要新闻关注 (Main News on the Day) - **International News**: The US initial jobless claims for the week ending December 13 were 224,000, slightly lower than expected. The probability of a Fed rate cut in January rose from 26.6% to 28.8% [6]. - **Domestic News**: Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched the full - island customs closure, with a series of policies implemented. In the PV industry, relevant departments aim to curb cut - throat competition and promote healthy development [7]. 3.2.外盘每日收益情况 (Daily Returns of Overseas Markets) - The report presents the closing prices, price changes, and percentage changes of various overseas market products on December 17 and 18, 2025, including the S&P 500, ICE Brent crude oil, and others [9]. 3.3.主要品种早盘评论 (Morning Comments on Major Commodities) - **Financial Products** - **Stock Index Futures**: With positive factors such as policy improvement, capital expansion, and industrial support, the A - share market's long - term bullish trend is expected to be consolidated. The Fed's rate cut in December may further boost market sentiment [10]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bonds rose slightly. The central bank's open - market operations maintained a loose money supply. The slow growth of the US core CPI and the possible Fed rate cut influenced the bond market [11]. - **Energy and Chemical Products** - **Crude Oil**: Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports reached a two - and - a - half - year high in October. There are uncertainties regarding US sanctions on Russia's energy industry, and the overall downward trend remains [12]. - **Methanol**: The average operating load of coal - to - olefin plants increased. Coastal methanol inventories declined, but imports are expected to increase. Short - term methanol prices are expected to be weak [13]. - **Rubber**: Overseas supply is increasing, while domestic supply is entering the off - season. Demand for all - steel tires is stable, and short - term prices are expected to fluctuate widely [14]. - **Polyolefins**: Futures prices are consolidating. Downstream demand has reached a high level, and short - term attention should be paid to cost trends and supply - demand digestion [15]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Both glass and soda ash are in the process of inventory digestion. Glass inventory is decreasing faster, while soda ash needs more time. The real - estate industry's recovery in 2026 is a key factor [16]. - **Metals** - **Precious Metals**: Gold and silver prices are volatile. The downward CPI trend provides room for rate cuts, and weak employment data supports further Fed rate cuts. The long - term upward trend remains [17]. - **Copper**: The concentrate supply is tight, and the smelting profit is at the break - even point. The global copper supply - demand is expected to turn into a deficit [18]. - **Zinc**: The zinc concentrate processing fee has declined, and the smelting output continues to grow. The overall supply - demand difference is not significant, and market sentiment should be monitored [19]. - **Aluminum**: In the short - to - medium term, the supply is stable, and demand is acceptable. As the holidays approach, the impact of weakening demand on prices should be watched [20]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Terminal demand is strong, but there is a risk of a seasonal decline. The short - term supply pressure is moderate, and the price may face a correction if the inventory reduction slows down [21][22]. - **Black Metals** - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The futures prices are oscillating. After a significant decline, the market is expected to stabilize with support from downstream restocking and winter demand [23]. - **Steel**: The steel market is in a state of weak supply and demand. Short - term prices may rebound, but the medium - term outlook is weak [24]. - **Iron Ore**: The price is oscillating. Steel mills' profitability is declining, and they will maintain on - demand procurement. Short - term prices are expected to be slightly stronger [25]. - **Agricultural Products** - **Protein Meal**: Brazilian soybean sowing progress is behind schedule, and US soybean exports are slow. The domestic market is supported by high - cost imports, and prices are expected to fluctuate within a range [26]. - **Oils and Fats**: Palm oil prices are supported by export tax cuts, but inventory pressure remains. The supply of rapeseed oil is expected to increase, and short - term prices are expected to oscillate [27][28]. - **Sugar**: International sugar prices are expected to range - bound. Domestic supply is increasing seasonally, and the market is waiting for a recovery in sentiment [29]. - **Cotton**: Although there is a new cotton harvest, the sales progress is fast. The possible reduction in Xinjiang's cotton planting area and improved Sino - US relations support prices, but there is resistance at high levels [30]. - **Shipping Index** - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC 02 contract declined. Shipping companies are trying to raise prices, but the cargo - booking pressure will increase before the Spring Festival, and the 02 contract may face adjustment pressure [31].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The global shipping market is showing complex trends. The return of container ships to the Red Sea route is a significant development signal, but the actual impact on supply and demand is limited for now. The FEWB and TAWB routes are affected by factors such as ship - company capacity control, port congestion, and strong e - commerce demand, which support the freight rates at a high level during the Christmas and New Year period. In the EC market, the spot price is relatively stable, and the futures market is expected to move upward due to factors like the correction of previous extreme pessimistic expectations, coordinated price - holding by leading shipping companies, and improved supply - demand conditions [6][7][9] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Shipping Freight Index - **Spot Freight Index**: The Shanghai Export Container Freight Composite Index (SCFI) is at 1506, up 7.79% from the previous value; the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) is at 1118, up 0.29%. SCFI - West US is at 1780, up 14.84%; SCFIS - West US is at 924, down 3.75%; SCFI - East US is at 2652, up 14.56%; SCFI - Northwest Europe is at 1538, up 9.86%; SCFIS - Northwest Europe is at 1510, up 0.07%; SCFI - Mediterranean is at 2737, up 19.00% [5] - **Futures Contract Price**: Futures contracts like EC2506, EC2608, etc., show different degrees of decline. For example, EC2506 is at 1270.5, down 1.03% [5] - **Contract Holdings**: Holdings of different contracts also have changes. For instance, EC2606 holdings are 2272, a decrease of 34 from the previous value [5] - **Monthly Spread**: The 12 - 02 monthly spread is - 44.2, up 23.6 from the previous value; the 12 - 04 monthly spread is 515.6, up 7.7; the 02 - 04 monthly spread is 559.8, down 15.9 [5] 3.2 Market News and Impact - CMA CGM announced that its INDAMEX route will pass through the Suez Canal, indicating a significant step for container ships to return to the Red Sea route. The traffic volume through the Bab el Mandeb Strait has reached the highest level since January 2024 [6] - On the FEWB route, shipping companies strictly control capacity in December, with a low blank - sailing rate of 0.9%. European ports are congested, and strong e - commerce demand supports freight rates. On the TAWB route, ports in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean are severely congested due to labor disputes, and there is a shortage of containers and trailers in many European countries [6] 3.3 EC Market - **Market Review**: The market shows weak fluctuations. Maersk's quotes for the first week of December are 2500, and 2700 for the route to London, the same as at the beginning of December, after previously announcing an increase to 3500 [7] - **Logic Analysis**: On the spot side, the price has stabilized at 2400 US dollars. Leading shipping companies' coordinated price - holding actions have strengthened market confidence. In terms of supply and demand, European seasonal stocking drives up cargo volume, and the weekly average capacity on European routes shrinks in late December. The limited progress of Red Sea re - navigation has not increased supply negatively. These factors jointly drive the futures market to move upward [9] - **Strategy**: Try to short the 02 contract with a small position at high prices [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The 12 - month contract delivery settlement price is gradually becoming clear, with a preliminary estimate between 1600 - 1700 points, and attention should be paid to the actual SCFIS announcement. The EC2602 contract is focusing on the shipping companies' willingness to support prices under high - capacity conditions, and the valuation center is constantly rising. The far - month contracts are facing the pressure of the Suez Canal's resumption of navigation, with the risk of valuation downward revision [4][5][6]. - The strategy suggests that the 12 - month contract will fluctuate, and the February contract will fluctuate strongly. There is no arbitrage strategy for now [8]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Futures Prices - As of December 18, 2025, the total position of all contracts of the container shipping index European line futures is 60,961.00 lots, and the single - day trading volume is 31,539.00 lots. The closing prices of EC2602, EC2604, EC2606, EC2608, EC2610, and EC2512 contracts are 1668.60, 1108.80, 1270.50, 1441.30, 1042.20, and 1624.40 respectively [7]. 3.2 Spot Prices - Online quotes from various shipping companies show price changes. For example, Maersk's Shanghai - Rotterdam quote in the first week of January is 1570/2520, and HPL's price in the second half of December is 1535/2535, with the quote in the first half of January being 2135/3535 [1]. - The SCFI (Shanghai - Europe route) price announced on December 12 is 1538 US dollars/TEU, the SCFI (Shanghai - US West route) price is 1780 US dollars/FEU, and the SCFI (Shanghai - US East) price is 2652 US dollars/FEU. The SCFIS (Shanghai - Europe) on December 15 is 1510.56 points, and the SCFIS (Shanghai - US West) is 924.36 points [7]. 3.3 Container Ship Capacity Supply - In December, the average weekly capacity for the remaining 3 weeks is 326,000 TEU, with capacities of 386,400, 290,900, and 300,700 TEU in weeks 51, 52, and 53 respectively. In January, the average weekly capacity is 322,700 TEU, and in February, it is 276,700 TEU. There are 4 TBNs in January (all from the OA alliance) and 9 TBNs and 2 blank sailings (both from the OA alliance) in February [3]. - 2025 is still a big year for container ship deliveries. As of now, 250 container ships have been delivered, with a total capacity of 2.018 million TEU. As of December 23, 2025, 75 ships with a capacity of 12,000 - 16,999 TEU have been delivered, with a total capacity of 1.1315 million TEU, and 12 ships with a capacity of over 17,000 TEU have been delivered, with a total capacity of 253,800 TEU [7]. 3.4 Supply Chain - The mediation plan for the Gaza cease - fire is advancing, and the probability of the Suez Canal resuming navigation in 2026 is high. If it resumes, it means an increase in effective capacity supply and the risk of further depressing freight rates. Currently, CMA's FAL1 route (Europe - Asia) has fully resumed operation since January 2026, and the FAL3 route has started a single trial run [6]. 3.5 Demand and European Economy - There is no direct content in the text about demand and European economy, but the overall shipping market is affected by factors such as the Suez Canal situation, shipping company price - support strategies, and freight volume recovery, which indirectly reflect the relationship between supply and demand and economic conditions [4][5][6].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - There is no obvious trending market recently, and the market fluctuates widely around the news of MSK's cabin opening and sailing suspension [1] - After January 2026, the focus is on the spot market trend. The contradiction lies in the peak height and time of freight rates in January. Historically, freight rate highs often occur 4 - 5 weeks before the Spring Festival, but the container capacity in January may suppress the increase [1] - At the current level, the risk - reward ratio for both shorting and going long is not high. It is recommended to wait and see [1] - In the short term, the downside space for the 04 contract is limited. Pay attention to the short - selling opportunities on rallies that the 04 contract may bring following the spot market or recovering the basis [2] - For the far - month contracts, use the positive spread trading strategy. Pay attention to the short - selling opportunities on rallies for the 10 contract [2] Group 3: Summary of Related Catalogs Futures Contract Information - **Contract Prices and Changes**: The EC2512 contract closed at 1624.4 with a decline of 0.47% and a change of - 113.8, and the trading volume was 122. Other contracts such as EC2602, EC2604 also showed different price changes and trading volumes [1] - **Month - to - Month Spreads**: For example, the EC2512 - 2504 spread was 515.6, with a day - on - day increase of 7.7 and a week - on - week decrease of 58.8 [1] Spot Market Information - **Spot Rate Indexes**: The SCFIS (European Line) index on December 15, 2025, was 1510.56 points, with a weekly increase of 0.10%. The SCFI (European Line) on December 12, 2025, was 1538 dollars/TEU, with a change of 9.86% compared to the previous period. The CCFI was 1470.55, with an increase of 1.59%, and the NCFI was 1064.13, with an increase of 9.98% [1] - **Shipping Company Quotes**: In Week 51, MSK opened cabins at 2400 (a month - on - month increase of 200), MSC and OA quoted 2600 - 2700, and PA quoted 2400 dollars. In Week 52, MSK opened cabins at 2300 (a month - on - month decrease of 100). In January, MSK and MSC announced price increases to 3500 and 3700 dollars respectively [3] News and Other Information - **Geopolitical News**: On December 19, mediators for the Gaza cease - fire will meet in the US to discuss the second phase of the cease - fire [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant industry investment rating information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2026, it is highly likely that the price center of the Container Shipping Index (Europe Line) futures will decline, and the volatility will continue to converge. The supply - side growth will gradually absorb the "bonus" of the detour caused by the Red Sea crisis, and the global maritime trade growth rate on the demand side may slow down [2][101]. - In 2026, the supply and demand of the Europe Line will both increase, but it is highly probable that the supply - demand situation will become looser. The annual freight rate center of the Europe Line is expected to fluctuate between 1300 - 2500 US dollars/FEU, corresponding to an SCFIS index of approximately 850 - 1800 points [2][101]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Overview - **Review of Spot and Futures Price Trends**: The Container Shipping Index (Europe Line) as a service - type futures has a relatively weak anchoring between spot and forward prices. The futures price generally follows the spot seasonal pattern, with a steeper upward slope than the downward slope in each V - shaped price movement, and the price center of the V - shaped movement continues to decline. Each contract has its own trading logic, with some similarities, such as the 2602 contract being similar to the 2508 contract [6]. - **Futures Price Structure Trends**: In the two - year listing period of EC, arbitrage trading mainly relied on seasonality. However, in 2025, due to increased macro and geopolitical uncertainties, the traditional trading logic of peak and off - peak seasons may fail. In the context of the Red Sea resumption risk in 2026, the safety margin of long spreads may be easier to capture than short spreads [29]. 3.2 Supply: Static Capacity Tends to be Saturated, and There is a Risk of Red Sea Route Resumption in the Distant Future - **Capacity Development**: In 2026, the global static capacity growth rate will be 4.6%. The Europe Line is expected to receive 8 - 14 new ships, mainly for upgrading ship types and filling small gaps. The difficulty of blank sailings will increase in 2026. In terms of dynamic capacity, the actual weekly average capacity of the China - Northwest Europe route in 2025 increased by 11.4% compared to 2024. In terms of market share, the capacity of Cosco Group and Hapag - Lloyd on the Northwest Europe route has increased [34][36][37]. - **Supply Chain Event Review**: - **Port Congestion**: The average in - port capacity of major ports related to Northwest Europe increased in 2025. Port congestion can cause passive blank sailings, affect the index settlement price, and lead to the loss of customer resources of some shipping companies [47][48]. - **Impact of the US Line on the European Supply Side**: After the implementation of the equal - tariff policy on April 2, 2025, 15 US - bound ships were transferred to the European Line from April to May, increasing the supply pressure. After the relaxation of tariffs on May 12, the US Line "rushed to export", and some ships were transferred from the European Line [54]. - **Impact of the 301 Investigation on the European Line Market**: The US 301 investigation on China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries and China's counter - measures did not cause significant disruptions to the European Line container shipping market [57][58][59]. 3.3 Demand: There is No Strong Inventory - Replenishment Drive in the US in the First Half of the Year, and European Import Demand May be Resilient - **US Perspective**: In the first half of 2026, if there are no major changes in the Sino - US tariff policy, the US may maintain rigid inventory replenishment. There is no strong upward drive on the demand side, so importers do not have a strong motivation for large - scale inventory replenishment [70]. - **European Perspective**: In 2025, from January to October, Asia's exports of containers to Europe continued to grow rapidly. In 2026, European import demand may be resilient, but attention should be paid to the marginal change in the growth rate [83]. 3.4 Major Geopolitical Events and Their Impact Paths - **Middle East**: The Red Sea and potential Hormuz Strait security risks persist. Shipping companies are preparing for the resumption of the Red Sea route in 2026, but the risk has not completely disappeared, and there is no unified schedule for the west - bound resumption of the European Line. If the Red Sea route resumes, there will be an issue of over - capacity [90][91][92]. - **Russia - Ukraine Conflict**: In 2025, the situation on the battlefield tilted in favor of Russia, and there was a "28 - point cease - fire framework" proposed but not accepted. In 2026, the conflict may end with Ukraine "forced to accept a cease - fire" or "resisting firmly with Europe". The easing of the conflict may boost the import demand of the Europe - Mediterranean route and have a positive impact on the European Line [94][95]. - **Taiwan Strait**: Japan's provocations may lead to an escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait. In case of conflict, the shipping routes in the East China Sea, South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait may be affected, leading to an increase in shipping prices [97][98]. 3.5 Strategy Recommendations - **2602 Contract**: The trading logic is similar to that of the 2508 contract, focusing on freight rate height, inflection point time, and subsequent decline rate. The current most profitable spread - filling market has ended, and it is expected to be mainly volatile and follow the delivery logic [3][102]. - **2604 and 2610 Contracts**: Market speculative funds may try to trade on the off - peak season attributes. The 2604 contract has already priced in most of the off - peak season expectations, and it is recommended to short with a fluctuating rhythm, with a fundamental resistance level of 1150 - 1250 points. The 2610 contract is suitable for trading the long - term weakening of the fundamentals and the negative impact of the Red Sea route resumption [3][102]. - **2606 and 2608 Contracts**: Due to the uncertainty of the Red Sea route resumption rhythm, there is a certain risk in unilateral long positions. In the initial stage, it is advisable to enter the market through 6 - 10 and 8 - 10 long spreads [3][103].

Report Overview - The report is a shipping daily from the Commodity Research Institute, dated December 18, 2025, focusing on container shipping, specifically the Container Shipping Index (European Line) [1][2][4] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Report's Core View - The EC market experienced a corrective oscillation on December 18th. The market continues to speculate on the freight rate trend in January. The short - term market will remain volatile at a high level, and there are still differences in the market's expectations for the January freight rate. The key factors for future expected differences are the price adjustment rhythm and the time of the peak in January [5][6] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Analysis and Strategy Recommendation 3.1.1 Market Performance - On December 18, the EC2602 contract closed at 1,668.6 points, down 1.84% from the previous day. The latest delivery settlement price of the EC2512 contract on December 12 was 1,510.56 points, up 0.1% month - on - month, and it was lower than market expectations, which drove the EC2512 contract to correct downward [5] 3.1.2 Logic Analysis - **Spot Freight Rates**: The spot cargo - booking situation has improved recently. MSK released a quote for European base ports in the first week of the new year. Different shipping companies have different pricing strategies for December and January. For example, CMA will levy a PSS of $250/TEU from December 29 [6] - **Fundamentals**: The shipping volume from December to January is expected to gradually improve. The weekly average capacity of Shanghai - Northern Europe 5 ports in December is 283,000 TEU. The weekly average capacities in January and February 2026 are 296,500 TEU and 280,700 TEU respectively. The January capacity increased by about 3% compared with the previous week's schedule, and the February capacity decreased by 3.7% [6] - **Geopolitical Factors**: The second phase of the Israel - Palestine peace talks has begun but is still tortuous. The statements of shipping companies and the resumption of shipping after the Spring Festival need to be observed [6] 3.1.3 Trading Strategies - **Unilateral**: Partially take profits and hold part of the long positions in the EC2602 contract. Pay attention to the implementation of shipping companies' price increases and the improvement rhythm of cargo volume [7] - **Arbitrage**: Stay on the sidelines [8] 3.2 Industry News - In 2025, the number of container ship orders reached a new record of 633 ships, totaling 5.08 million TEUs, with Chinese shipyards accounting for 72% of the orders. There are concerns about future over - capacity in the container market [9] - Russian President Putin's speech indicates that the US government's efforts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine have not changed the Kremlin's military goals [9] - If Putin rejects the peace agreement, the US is prepared to impose new sanctions on Russia [9] 3.3 Related Attachments - The report includes multiple figures, such as the SCFIS European Line Index, SCFIS US - West Line Index, SCFI Comprehensive Index, and container freight rates for different routes, which are sourced from institutions like Shanghai Shipping Exchange, Clarksons, and Wind [10][13][17]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Views - Global major liner company CMA CGM's decision to use the Suez Canal for its INDAMEX route is a significant signal of container ships' large - scale return to the Red Sea route. The traffic volume through the Bab el Mande Strait has reached the highest since January 2024 [6]. - The FEWB route in December saw shipping companies strictly control capacity, with a low blank - sailing rate of 0.9%. Combined with ship maintenance, reduced capacity; port congestion in Europe and strong e - commerce demand supported freight rates, and shipping companies' GRI push led the market up [6]. - The TAWB route had serious port congestion in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean due to labor disputes, with yard utilization over 90%, and many European countries faced shortages of containers and trailers [6]. - In the EC market, the spot price of Maersk for the first week of December was 2500, and the price to London was 2700, unchanged from early December. The market was in an oscillatory state [7]. - On the spot side, price quotes stabilized at 2400 US dollars. In December, the freight rate center increased by over 200 US dollars compared to the first half of the month. Shipping companies' coordinated price - holding actions strengthened market confidence. On the supply - demand side, European seasonal stocking increased cargo volume, shipping companies' loading rates improved, and effective supply was not overly loose. The limited progress of Red Sea re - navigation did not increase supply negatives, leading to the 2602 contract's upward oscillation [9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Shipping Freight Index - **SCFI**: The current value is 1506, up 7.79% from the previous value of 1398 [5]. - **CCFI**: The current value is 1118, up 0.29% from the previous value of 1115 [5]. - **SCFI - US West**: The current value is 1780, up 14.84% from the previous value of 1550 [5]. - **SCFIS - US West**: The current value is 924, down 3.75% from the previous value of 960 [5]. - **SCFI - US East**: The current value is 2652, up 14.56% from the previous value of 2315 [5]. - **SCFI - Northwest Europe**: The current value is 1538, up 9.86% from the previous value of 1400 [5]. - **SCFIS - Northwest Europe**: The current value is 1510, up 0.07% from the previous value of 1509 [5]. - **SCFI - Mediterranean**: The current value is 2737, up 19.00% from the previous value of 2300 [5]. 3.2 Shipping Derivative Contracts - **Contract Prices**: For contracts like EC2506, EC2608, etc., their current values, previous values, and corresponding percentage changes are provided. For example, EC2506's current value is 1283.7, down 0.49% from the previous value of 1290.0 [5]. - **Contract Positions**: The current and previous positions and their changes are given for contracts such as EC2606, EC2608, etc. For example, EC2606's current position is 2306, with a change of 1 from the previous value of 2305 [5]. - **Month - to - Month Spreads**: The current values, previous values, and changes of spreads like 12 - 02, 12 - 04, etc. are presented. For example, the 12 - 02 spread's current value is - 67.8, down 12.5 from the previous value of - 55.3 [5]. 4. Strategy - Recommend a small - position short - selling attempt on the 02 contract when the price is high [10]

Report Summary 1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content 2. Core View of the Report - The spot freight rate of the European route has increased, with the freight rate center in late December rising by over $200 compared to early December. The leading shipping companies' price - holding actions have strengthened market confidence. The supply - demand situation shows that the seasonal stocking in Europe has increased the cargo volume and the shipping companies' loading rate. The weekly average capacity of the European route has shrunk in late December, and the effective supply is not overly loose. The resumption of shipping in the Red Sea has made limited progress, and the previous extremely pessimistic expectations in the market are gradually being revised, driving the market to fluctuate upwards. However, the strategy suggests short - selling the 02 contract with a small position at high prices. [9][10] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Shipping Freight Index - The current values of Shanghai Export Container Freight Composite Index (SCFI), China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI), SCFI - US West, SCFIS - US West, SCFI - US East, SCFI - Northwest Europe, SCFIS - Northwest Europe, and SCFI - Mediterranean are 1506, 1118, 1780, 924, 2652, 1538, 1510, and 2737 respectively. The corresponding previous values are 1398, 1115, 1550, 960, 2315, 1400, 1509, and 2300, with the respective growth rates being 7.79%, 0.29%, 14.84%, - 3.75%, 14.56%, 9.86%, 0.07%, and 19.00%. [5] Shipping Derivative Contracts - For contracts EC2506, EC2608, EC2610, EC2512, EC2602, and EC2604, the current values are 1290.0, 1462.4, 1041.2, 1631.5, 1686.8, and 1112.7 respectively. The previous values are 1306.7, 1479.9, 1053.8, 1649.8, 1746.0, and 1149.7, with the growth rates of - 1.28%, - 1.18%, - 1.20%, - 1.11%, - 3.39%, and - 3.22%. [5] Shipping Contract Positions - The current positions of EC2606, EC2608, EC2610, EC2512, EC2602, and EC2604 are 2305, 1351, 4711, 2566, 32483, and 19928 respectively. The previous positions are 2335, 1441, 4739, 2724, 33065, and 19657, with the changes of - 30, - 90, - 28, - 158, - 582, and 271. [5] Shipping Contract Month - to - Month Differences - The month - to - month differences of 12 - 02, 12 - 04, and 02 - 04 are currently - 55.3, 518.8, and 574.1 respectively. The previous values are - 96.2, 500.1, and 596.3, with the changes of 40.9, 18.7, and - 22.2. [5] Market News and Trends - CMA CGM has announced that its INDAMEX route will use the Suez Canal for both forward and return voyages between India/Pakistan and the US East Coast, which is seen as a significant step in the large - scale return of container ships to the Red Sea route. The traffic through the Bab el - Mandeb Strait has reached the highest level since January 2024. The FEWB route in December has a low blank sailing rate of 0.9% and reduced capacity due to ship maintenance. Ports in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean are congested, and strong e - commerce demand supports freight rates. The TAWB route has serious congestion in Nordic and Mediterranean ports due to labor disputes, and there is a shortage of containers and trailers in many European countries. [6] EC Market Review - The EC market is in a downward trend. The spot prices in early December from MSK, HPL, OOCL, CMA, EM3, QNE, and MSC are $2500, $2350, $2300, $350, $3100, $2450, and $2450 respectively. In late December, the prices from MSK, HPL, and CMA are $2400, $2050, and $350. MSK plans to raise the price to $3500 in January. [7] Market Logic and Strategy - In the spot market, the PA alliance's low - price cargo collection in the early stage led to a large number of "rolled cargoes". The blank sailing on the FE3 route in week 51 alleviated the cargo - collection pressure, and the freight rate stabilized at $2400. The leading shipping companies' price - holding actions have strengthened market confidence. In terms of supply and demand, the seasonal stocking in Europe has increased the cargo volume, and the shipping companies' loading rate has improved. The weekly average capacity of the European route has shrunk in late December, and the effective supply is not overly loose. The resumption of shipping in the Red Sea has made limited progress, and the previous extremely pessimistic expectations in the market are gradually being revised. The strategy is to short - sell the 02 contract with a small position at high prices. [9][10]

1. Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The settlement price of the December contract is expected to be between 1600 - 1700 points, and the valuation center of the EC2602 contract is rising. The far - month contracts face the risk of valuation downward revision due to the possible resumption of the Suez Canal. The strategy suggests a volatile trend for the December contract and a slightly stronger volatile trend for the February contract, with no arbitrage strategy currently available [4][6][8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Analysis - Online quotes from various shipping companies show price increases in January. For example, Maersk's Shanghai - Rotterdam WEEK52 quote is 1500/2340, and its Shanghai - London port quote in the first week of January is 1680/2700/2800. Maersk and MSC have issued price increase letters for January [1][2]. - Geopolitical factors: Due to the ongoing turmoil in the Red Sea, Maersk and Hapag - Lloyd have launched a Cape of Good Hope network. There is no specific time for the Gemini east - west route to return to the Red Sea. The US is investigating Israel's possible violation of the cease - fire agreement [2]. 3.2 Dynamic Supply - The average weekly capacity from the remaining 3 weeks of December is 326,000 TEU, with 386,400 TEU, 290,900 TEU, and 300,700 TEU in WEEK51/52/53 respectively. The average weekly capacity in January is 322,700 TEU, and in February is 276,700 TEU. There are 4 TBNs in January and 9 TBNs and 2 blank sailings in February, all from the OA alliance [3]. 3.3 Contract Analysis - December contract: The settlement price is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the three - phase SCFIS on December 15th and 29th. The freight rate center in the first half of December was revised down to around 2100 - 2200 US dollars/FEU. The final settlement price is estimated to be between 1600 - 1700 points [4]. - EC2602 contract: The last trading day is February 9, 2026. The settlement price reflects the spot price center at the end of January. Maersk and MSC have announced price increases in January. The high - freight maintenance situation after the pre - Spring Festival shipping peak needs attention [4]. - Far - month contracts: The possibility of the Suez Canal resuming operation in 2026 is high, which may lead to an increase in effective capacity supply and a downward pressure on freight rates, causing the valuation of far - month contracts to be revised down [6]. 3.4 Market Data - As of December 16, 2025, the total open interest of all container shipping index European line futures contracts is 63,344 lots, and the single - day trading volume is 36,307 lots. The closing prices of different contracts are provided. The SCFI and SCFIS prices of different routes are also announced [7]. - In 2025, it is a big year for container ship deliveries. As of December 23, 2025, 250 container ships with a total capacity of 2.018 million TEU have been delivered [7]. 3.5 Strategy - Unilateral: The December contract shows a volatile trend, and the February contract shows a slightly stronger volatile trend. - Arbitrage: No arbitrage strategy is currently available [8].

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: Galaxy Futures Container Shipping Index (European Line) Daily Report [1][3] - Report Date: December 16, 2025 [2] - Researcher: Jia Ruilin [2] Group 2: Investment Ratings - No investment ratings for the industry are provided in the report. Group 3: Core Views - The SCFIS released yesterday was lower than market expectations, causing a slight downward adjustment in EC2512. The market continues to speculate on the January freight rate trend and peak, with the EC market maintaining a volatile trend. Attention is focused on the January first - week quotes from MSK [5]. - The spot freight rate situation has improved recently, and shipping companies have started to announce price increases for January. There are still price - increase expectations for the first week of January. The demand is expected to gradually improve from December to January, while the supply shows different trends in January and February 2026. The short - term market will remain highly volatile, and the key to future price expectations lies in the January price adjustment rhythm. Geopolitically, the second phase of the Israel - Palestine peace talks has begun, and the statements of shipping companies and the post - Spring Festival resumption of shipping schedules need to be observed [6]. Group 4: Market Analysis and Strategy Recommendations Market Analysis - On December 16, 2025, EC2602 closed at 1686.8 points, down 3.39% from the previous day. On December 12, the SCFI European Line was reported at $1538/TEU, up 9.8% month - on - month. The latest delivery settlement price of the EC2512 contract on Monday was 1510.56 points, up 0.1% month - on - month, lower than market expectations, leading to a downward adjustment in the EC2512 contract [5]. - In terms of spot freight rates, shipping companies have announced price increases for January. The demand from December to January is expected to improve, and the supply shows different trends in January and February 2026. The January capacity has increased slightly by 3% compared to the previous week's schedule, mainly due to the addition of 4 ships and 2 suspended ships. The February capacity has decreased by 3.7% compared to the previous week, mainly due to the PA Alliance adding 3 suspended ships and 2 large ships of about 24,000 TEU [6]. Trading Strategies - Unilateral: For the EC2602 contract, some long positions can be considered for partial profit - taking and partial holding. Attention should be paid to the subsequent price announcements by shipping companies and the improvement rhythm of cargo volume [7]. - Arbitrage: Hold a wait - and - see attitude [8]. Group 5: Industry News - ONE announced a new east - west route network arrangement, which will be officially implemented in April 2026, still maintaining the route via the Cape of Good Hope, and FE3 will no longer call at Shanghai [10]. - According to foreign media reports, MSC has made an acquisition offer to ZIM [11]. - US media reported that the White House privately rebuked Netanyahu for violating the cease - fire agreement [12]. - The Indonesian Finance Minister plans to impose a tariff on coal exports starting from January 1, 2026 [13]. Group 6: Related Attachments - The report includes figures such as the SCFIS European Line Index and SCFIS US West Line Index, the SCFI Composite Index, and container freight rates for various routes [15][17][22][23]