Core Viewpoint - The Tianjin Shipping Index (TSI) reflects the price fluctuations in the shipping market of Tianjin and northern regions, showing mixed trends across different shipping categories [2][3]. Group 1: Container Shipping Index (TCI) - The Northern International Container Freight Index (TCI) has shown a sustained increase but is now experiencing a slowdown in growth. The freight index for routes from Tianjin to the U.S. West and East coasts reached 1980.58 points and 1631.30 points, reflecting week-on-week increases of 7.90% and 8.41% respectively [2]. - The TCI closed at 1547.52 points, with a cumulative increase of 53.27 points since June 6, representing a growth rate of 3.56% [2]. Group 2: Dry Bulk Freight Index (TBI) - The Northern International Dry Bulk Freight Index (TBI) experienced a decline followed by a recovery. The grain market continues to see rising freight rates, while coal and metal ore markets have shown fluctuations [2]. - The TBI ultimately closed at 1075.20 points, with a cumulative increase of 11.53 points since June 6, resulting in a growth rate of 1.08% [2]. Group 3: Coastal Container Freight Index (TDI) - The Coastal Container Freight Index (TDI) initially declined but stabilized thereafter. The outbound index saw a slight decrease before stabilizing, while the inbound index remained steady [3]. - The TDI closed at 1122.60 points, with a cumulative decrease of 3.37 points since June 6, indicating a decline of 0.30% [3]. Group 4: Index Publication and Coverage - The Tianjin Shipping Index is published by the Tianjin International Trade and Shipping Service Center on each working day, covering 27 international shipping routes connecting Tianjin Port, Qingdao Port, Caofeidian Port, and global ports, as well as domestic shipping routes [3]. - The index is based on a reference date of July 16, 2010, with a base index set at 1000 points [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Tianjin Shipping Index (TSI) reflects the price fluctuations in the shipping market of Tianjin and northern regions, showing significant increases in container and dry bulk freight rates, indicating a robust shipping market recovery [2][3]. Group 1: Container Shipping Market - The Northern International Container Freight Index (TCI) has seen a substantial increase, with freight rates on routes to Europe, the Mediterranean, the United States, South America, and India rising sharply. Specifically, freight rates from Tianjin to the U.S. West and East coasts increased by 30.77% and 20.56% respectively, leading to a TCI closing at 1494.25 points, up 168.78 points or 12.73% since May 30 [2]. - The TCI's growth is attributed to high shipping volumes from U.S. shippers, reflecting strong demand in the container shipping sector [2]. Group 2: Dry Bulk Shipping Market - The Northern International Dry Bulk Freight Index (TBI) has continued to rise, with coal prices slightly increasing, while grain prices have decreased. However, metal ore prices have surged, particularly iron ore, driven by increased shipping activity from Australian miners and rising demand from Brazil, resulting in a TBI closing at 1063.67 points, up 46.80 points or 4.60% since May 30 [2]. - The overall increase in the TBI indicates a positive trend in the dry bulk shipping market, despite mixed performance across different commodities [2]. Group 3: Coastal Container Shipping Market - The Coastal Container Freight Index (TDI) remained stable, with the outbound freight index steady and the inbound freight index showing a slight recovery before stabilizing. The TDI closed at 1125.97 points, with a marginal increase of 0.54 points or 0.05% since May 30 [3]. - The TDI reflects the stability in the coastal shipping segment, indicating a balanced supply and demand situation [3].