Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - SCFIS stopped falling and rebounded significantly, boosting bullish sentiment, but the market fluctuated widely. It is not recommended to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [1] - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the core is the trend of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [2] Summary by Related Catalogs Freight Index - On October 20, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1140.38 points, up 10.5% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US West route was 863.46 points, up 0.1% from the previous period [2] - On October 17, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) composite index was 956.45 points, up 16.79% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 803.21 points, up 14.96% from the previous period; the NCFI for the US West route was 1254.46 points, up 48.56% from the previous period [2] - On October 17, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1310.32 points, up 149.90 points from the previous period; the SCFI price for the European line was 1145 USD/TEU, up 7.2% from the previous period; the SCFI for the US West route was 1936 USD/FEU, up 31.9% from the previous period [2] - On October 17, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) composite index was 973.11 points, down 4.1% from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1267.91 points, down 1.5% from the previous period; the CCFI for the US West route was 725.47 points, down 6.7% from the previous period [2] PMI Data - The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The service PMI preliminary value rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding expectations. The composite PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations [2] - In August, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing sentiment improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an accelerated overall expansion of enterprise production and operation activities [2] - The US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 52 (the August final value was 53); the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9 (the August final value was 54.5); the composite PMI preliminary value was 53.6 (the August final value was 54.6) [2] Tariff and Trade - Sino - US tariffs continue to be extended, and the negotiation has not made substantial progress. The tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries, and the spot price has decreased slightly [2] Trading Strategies - Short - term strategy: The main contract remains weak, and the far - month contract is stronger, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - preferring investors are recommended to try to build positions below 1500 for the EC2512 contract. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - loss [2] - Arbitrage strategy: Under the background of international situation turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [2] - Long - term strategy: It is recommended to take profit when each contract rises, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [2] Market Conditions of Main Contracts - On October 20, the main contract 2512 closed at 1682.0, up 1.44%, with a trading volume of 24,300 lots and an open interest of 26,100 lots, an increase of 442 lots from the previous day [2] Contract Adjustments - The up - limit and down - limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 were adjusted to 18% [2] - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 28% [2] - The daily opening position limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was set at 100 lots [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Views - The market may be optimistic about future freight rates, leading to an upward trend in the market, but it is not recommended to increase positions. Instead, stop - loss should be set [1]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the core is the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [2]. - In the short - term, for risk - preference investors, it is recommended to try to build positions in the EC2512 contract below 1500. Attention should be paid to the subsequent market trend, and it is not recommended to hold losing positions. In the long - term, it is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise and wait for the callback to stabilize before making further judgments [2]. - In the context of international situation instability, each contract still follows seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position for the arbitrage strategy [2]. Summary by Relevant Contents Freight Rate Index Changes - On October 20, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 956.45 points, up 16.79% from the previous period. The Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) (European route) was 1140.38 points, up 10.5%; the NCFI (European route) was 803.21 points, up 14.96%; the SCFIS (US West route) was 863.46 points, up 0.1%; the NCFI (US West route) was 1254.46 points, up 48.56% [2]. - On October 17, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1310.32 points, up 149.90 points from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 973.11 points, down 4.1%; the SCFI European line price was 1145 USD/TEU, up 7.2%; the CCFI (European route) was 1267.91 points, down 1.5%; the SCFI US West route was 1936 USD/FEU, up 31.9%; the CCFI (US West route) was 725.47 points, down 6.7% [2]. Economic Data - The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, falling below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The service PMI preliminary value rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The composite PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Sentix investor confidence index was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [2]. - In August, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, indicating that the overall expansion of enterprises' production and operation activities accelerated [2]. - The preliminary value of the US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the composite PMI preliminary value was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [2]. Market and Contract Information - On October 21, the main contract 2512 closed at 1769.3, up 5.10%, with a trading volume of 42,900 lots and an open interest of 28,400 lots, an increase of 2333 lots from the previous day [2]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 18%, the company's margin was adjusted to 28%, and the daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was 100 lots [2]. Geopolitical and Industry News - Hamas is discussing the next - stage Gaza cease - fire agreement in Cairo, Egypt. The issue of Hamas disarmament has been put on the agenda and needs to be resolved through consensus and in - depth dialogue among Palestinian political parties [2]. - The International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to adjourn the special meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to review and adopt the draft amendment to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, including the IMO net - zero framework. The meeting will reconvene in 12 months [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - SCFI has risen significantly, but the end - of - month freight rates are still slightly down, and the futures market shows wide - range fluctuations. It is not recommended to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [1]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the current core is the trend of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or just observe [3]. - In the short - term, the main contract is weak, while the far - month contracts are strong, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - preferring investors are advised to try to build positions in the EC2512 contract below 1500. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, and do not hold losing positions. Set stop - loss [3]. - In the long - term, it is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise, and then wait for the correction to stabilize before making further judgments [3]. 3. Summary by Related Content Freight Index - **SCFIS and NCFI**: On October 13, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index SCFIS (European route) was 1031.8 points, down 1.4% from the previous period; the SCFIS (US West route) was 862.48 points, down 1.6% from the previous period. On October 17, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index NCFI (composite index) was 956.45 points, up 16.79% from the previous period; the NCFI (European route) was 803.21 points, up 14.96% from the previous period; the NCFI (US West route) was 1254.46 points, up 48.56% from the previous period [2]. - **SCFI**: On October 17, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index SCFI was 1310.32 points, up 149.90 points from the previous period. The SCFI European route price was 1145 USD/TEU, up 7.2% from the previous period; the SCFI US West route was 11936 USD/FEU, up 31.9% from the previous period [2]. - **CCFI**: On October 17, the China Export Container Freight Index CCFI (composite index) was 973.11 points, down 4.1% from the previous period; the CCFI (European route) was 1267.91 points, down 1.5% from the previous period; the CCFI (US West route) was 725.47 points, down 6.7% from the previous period [2]. PMI Data - **Eurozone**: In September, the preliminary manufacturing PMI was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The preliminary services PMI rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The preliminary composite PMI was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Sentix investor confidence index was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [2]. - **China**: In August, the manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage point from the previous month, remaining above the critical point, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities accelerated [2]. - **US**: In September, the preliminary S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the preliminary services PMI was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the preliminary composite PMI was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [2]. Tariff and Market Situation - The Sino - US tariff extension negotiation has no substantial progress, and the tariff war has gradually evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries. Currently, the spot price has a slight decline, and the tariff issue has a marginal effect [3]. Futures Market - On October 17, the main contract 2512 closed at 1654.7, down 0.5%, with a trading volume of 2.98 million lots and an open interest of 2.57 million lots, a decrease of 139 lots from the previous day [3]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18%, the margin is adjusted to 28%, and the daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [3]. Geopolitical Situation - There are continuous conflicts in the Israel - Palestine region. On October 19, armed personnel in the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip fired anti - tank missiles and opened fire on the Israeli army. The Israeli army launched air strikes and shelling in the Rafah area and also attacked the Deir al - Balah area in the central Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed to take tough actions in the Gaza Strip, and Israeli senior officials expect more air strikes in the Gaza Strip [3].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Short - term lack of conditions to support price increases, with the futures market likely to fluctuate at a low level. Do not recommend further adding positions and set stop - losses [2]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the current focus is on the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the process of bottom - building, suggesting light - position participation or observation [5]. - In the short - term, the main contract remains weak while the far - month contracts are stronger, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - preferring investors are advised to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses. In the context of international turmoil, each contract still follows seasonal logic with large fluctuations, so it is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position. In the long - term, each contract is advised to take profits when the price rises, and then wait for the price to stabilize after a pullback before judging the subsequent direction [6]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 SCFIS, NCFI and Other Freight Rate Indexes - On October 13, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1031.8 points, a 1.4% decrease from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US West route was 862.48 points, a 1.6% decrease from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 818.97 points, an 11.50% increase from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 698.67 points, an 11.39% increase from the previous period; the NCFI for the US West route was 844.43 points, a 0.34% decrease from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced price was 1160.42 points, a 45.90 - point increase from the previous period; the SCFI European line price was 1068 USD/TEU, a 9.9% increase from the previous period; the SCFI US West route was 1468 USD/FEU, a 10.76% increase from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1014.78 points, a 6.7% decrease from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1287.15 points, an 8.2% decrease from the previous period; the CCFI for the US West route was 777.77 points, a 5.7% decrease from the previous period [3]. 3.2 PMI Data - In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.4%, a 0.1 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing prosperity level. The Composite PMI Output Index was 50.5%, a 0.3 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities has accelerated [4]. - In September, the preliminary value of the Eurozone's manufacturing PMI was 49.5, falling below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The preliminary value of the service industry PMI rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The preliminary value of the Eurozone's composite PMI was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Eurozone's Sentix Investor Confidence Index in September was - 9.2, with an expected value of - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [3]. - In September, the preliminary value of the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the preliminary value of the service industry PMI was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the preliminary value of the composite PMI was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [4]. 3.3 Market and Policy - related Information - The extension of Sino - US tariffs continues, and the negotiation has not made substantial progress. The tariff war has gradually evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries. Currently, the spot price has decreased slightly [5]. - On October 10, the main contract 2512 closed at 1570.0, a 3.04% decline, with a trading volume of 31,500 lots and an open interest of 28,100 lots, an increase of 3834 lots from the previous day [5]. - The situation in the Middle East continues to improve. Although the SCFI index has rebounded, the overall atmosphere remains bearish, and the market is under pressure to decline. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rate conditions [5]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 18%. The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 28%. The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [6]. 3.4 Geopolitical Information - According to Israeli Army Radio on October 10, the Israeli Defense Forces will soon withdraw to the "preliminary withdrawal line" area as per US President Trump's plan. This withdrawal line is roughly the same as the control line of the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip before the large - scale offensive on Gaza City in September. The cease - fire agreement between Israel and Hamas has come into effect, and the Israeli army has stopped military operations in the Gaza Strip. However, according to reports from Al - Jazeera and the Palestinian Holy City News Network, the Israeli army's attacks on multiple areas such as Gaza City and Khan Younis are still ongoing [7]. - According to CCTV News on the evening of October 9, Khalil al - Hayya, a senior Hamas official and chief negotiator, issued a statement announcing the achievement of a cease - fire agreement. This is the first public statement by the Hamas negotiation delegation since the first - stage cease - fire agreement in Gaza was reached. Khalil al - Hayya said that Hamas has received guarantees from mediators including the US. "The war in Gaza is over." Khalil al - Hayya mentioned the cease - fire, the withdrawal of the Israeli army, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the opening of border ports, and the exchange of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners in the statement, but did not mention issues such as Hamas' disarmament and the transfer of Gaza's management rights in US President Trump's "20 - point plan" [7].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - Due to the resurgence of Sino - US trade frictions and a general sharp decline in the external market, it is not recommended to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [2]. - The tariff issue has shown a marginal effect, and the current core is the trend of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [5]. - The overall atmosphere remains bearish despite the rebound of the SCFI index, and the market is under pressure to decline. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [5]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Freight Rate Index - **SCFIS and NCFI**: On October 6, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1046.50 points, down 6.6% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US - West route was 876.82 points, down 4.8%. On October 10, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) composite index was 818.97 points, up 11.50%; the NCFI for the European route was 698.67 points, up 11.39%; the NCFI for the US - West route was 844.43 points, down 0.34% [3]. - **SCFI and CCFI**: On October 10, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1160.42 points, up 45.90 points from the previous period; the SCFI for the European route was 1068 USD/TEU, up 9.9%; the SCFI for the US - West route was 1468 USD/FEU, up 10.76%. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) composite index was 1014.78 points, down 6.7%; the CCFI for the European route was 1287.15 points, down 8.2%; the CCFI for the US - West route was 777.77 points, down 5.7% [3]. 3.2 PMI Data - **Eurozone**: In September, the preliminary manufacturing PMI was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line; the preliminary services PMI rose from 50.5 to 51.4; the preliminary composite PMI was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Sentix investor confidence index was - 9.2 [3]. - **China**: In August, the manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month; the composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points, indicating accelerated overall expansion of enterprise production and operation activities [4]. - **US**: In September, the preliminary S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52; the preliminary services PMI was 53.9; the preliminary composite PMI was 53.6 [4]. 3.3 Contract Information - On October 10, the main contract 2512 closed at 1570.0, down 3.04%, with a trading volume of 31,500 lots and an open interest of 28,100 lots, an increase of 3834 lots from the previous day [5]. 3.4 Strategy Suggestions - **Short - term strategy**: The main contract remains weak, and the far - month contracts are stronger, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - takers are advised to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - loss [6]. - **Arbitrage strategy**: Against the backdrop of international turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [6]. - **Long - term strategy**: It is recommended to take profits when each contract rises, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [6]. 3.5 Other Adjustments - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [6]. - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [6]. - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [6]. 3.6 Geopolitical Situation - There are conflicting reports about the Israel - Hamas situation. Some reports say Israel's military operations have stopped, while others claim attacks on multiple areas in Gaza are continuing. A cease - fire agreement has been announced by a Hamas official, but some terms of Trump's "20 - point plan" are not mentioned [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Due to the resurgence of Sino - US trade friction and the general sharp decline in the external market, it is not recommended to continue adding positions, and stop - loss should be set [2]. - The tariff issue has shown a marginal effect, and the current core is the trend of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [5]. - The short - term strategy suggests that the main contract remains weak while the far - month contracts are stronger, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - preferring investors are advised to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses. The arbitrage strategy recommends waiting and seeing or trying with a light position due to large fluctuations. The long - term strategy is to take profits when the contracts rise and wait for the callback to stabilize before judging the subsequent direction [6]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 SCFIS, NCFI and Other Freight Rate Indexes - On October 6, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Rate Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1046.50 points, down 6.6% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US - West route was 876.82 points, down 4.8% from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Rate Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 818.97 points, up 11.50% from the previous period; the NCFI (European route) was 698.67 points, up 11.39% from the previous period; the NCFI (US - West route) was 844.43 points, down 0.34% from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Rate Index (SCFI) announced a price of 1160.42 points, up 45.90 points from the previous period; the SCFI European route price was 1068 USD/TEU, up 9.9% from the previous period; the SCFI US - West route was 1468 USD/FEU, up 10.76% from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the China Export Container Freight Rate Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1014.78 points, down 6.7% from the previous period; the CCFI (European route) was 1287.15 points, down 8.2% from the previous period; the CCFI (US - West route) was 777.77 points, down 5.7% from the previous period [3]. 3.2 PMI Data - The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The service industry PMI preliminary value rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The eurozone's September composite PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The eurozone's September Sentix investor confidence index was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [3]. - In August, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, remaining above the critical point, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities accelerated [4]. - The preliminary value of the US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the preliminary value of the service industry PMI was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the preliminary value of the composite PMI was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [4]. 3.3 Main Contract Information - On October 10, the main contract 2512 closed at 1570.0, down 3.04%, with a trading volume of 31,500 lots and an open interest of 28,100 lots, an increase of 3834 lots from the previous day [5]. 3.4 Geopolitical Situation - On October 10, Israeli radio reported that the Israeli Defense Forces would soon withdraw to the "preliminary withdrawal line" area as planned by President Trump. The cease - fire agreement between Israel and Hamas has taken effect, but some reports claim that the Israeli military's attacks on multiple areas in Gaza continue [7]. - On the evening of October 9, local time, Hamas senior official and chief negotiator Khalil al - Hayya announced the achievement of a cease - fire agreement, stating that "the Gaza war is over" [7]. 3.5 Contract Policy Adjustments - The up - limit and down - limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 are adjusted to 18%. - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28%. - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [6].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - SCFIS is continuously declining, and there may be a full - scale cease - fire. The far - month contracts have significantly declined, meeting the daily report's expectations. It is not recommended to add positions, and stop - losses should be set [2]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the core is the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or just observe [5]. - The main contract remains weak, and the far - month contracts are relatively strong, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - takers are advised to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, avoid holding losing positions, and set stop - losses [6]. 3. Summary by Content Shipping Index Data - On October 6, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1046.50 points, down 6.6% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 876.82 points, down 4.8% from the previous period. On September 26, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 717.36 points, down 8.47% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 614.14 points, down 8.83% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 868.22 points, down 8.11% from the previous period [3]. - On September 26, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced price was 1114.52 points, down 83.69 points from the previous period; the SCFI European line price was 971 USD/TEU, down 7.70% from the previous period; the SCFI US West route was 1460 USD/FEU, down 10.76% from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1087.41 points, down 2.9% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 1401.91 points, down 4.7% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 824.92 points, up 2.4% from the previous period [3]. Economic Data - In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing boom level. The Composite PMI Output Index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, showing that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities has accelerated [4]. - The preliminary value of the Eurozone's September manufacturing PMI was 49.5, falling below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The preliminary value of the service PMI rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The preliminary value of the Eurozone's September composite PMI was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Eurozone's September Sentix Investor Confidence Index was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [3]. - The preliminary value of the US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the preliminary value of the service PMI was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the preliminary value of the composite PMI was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [4]. Market and Policy - Sino - US tariffs are extended, and the negotiation has no substantial progress. The tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries. Currently, the spot price has slightly decreased [5]. - On October 9, the main contract 2512 closed at 1688.0, down 1.81%, with a trading volume of 41,500 lots and an open interest of 24,200 lots, an increase of 3451 lots from the previous day [5]. - During the holiday, the SCFIS index continued to decline, and the situation in the India - Pakistan - Israel region signaled a relaxation. The market was affected, with strong bearish sentiment and wide - range fluctuations. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [5]. Trading Strategies - Short - term strategy: The main contract is weak, and the far - month contracts are strong, in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - takers are advised to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, avoid holding losing positions, and set stop - losses [6]. - Arbitrage strategy: Under the background of international situation turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [6]. - Long - term strategy: Each contract is advised to take profits when the price rises, wait for the price to pull back and stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [6]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18%. The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28%. The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [6]. Geopolitical News - On October 9, Palestinian President Abbas welcomed the efforts to reach a cease - fire agreement in the Gaza Strip, which includes cease - fire, Israeli troop withdrawal, and access to humanitarian aid. He hopes it will pave the way for a permanent political solution and end the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory [7]. - On the early morning of October 9, the Israeli Defense Forces stated that they had evaluated the latest situation overnight. The IDF Chief of Staff instructed the troops to prepare for various situations, welcomed the agreement on the return of the detained persons, and said that the army's deployment would be implemented according to political - level instructions and the requirements of relevant stages of the agreement [7].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - SCFIS is continuously declining significantly, and with capital outflows, the market is experiencing wide - range fluctuations. It is recommended to stay out of the market during the holiday to control risks and set stop - losses [2]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the core is the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the process of bottom - building, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or just observe [2]. 3. Summary by Related Content a. Freight Indexes - On September 29, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1120.49 points, down 10.7% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 921.25 points, down 22.8% from the previous period [2]. - On September 26, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) for the comprehensive index was 717.36 points, down 8.47% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 614.14 points, down 8.83% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 868.22 points, down 8.11% from the previous period [2]. - On September 26, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1114.52 points, down 83.69 points from the previous period; the SCFI price for the European line was 971 USD/TEU, down 7.70% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 1460 USD/FEU, down 10.76% from the previous period [2]. - The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) for the comprehensive index was 1087.41 points, down 2.9% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 1401.91 points, down 4.7% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 824.92 points, up 2.4% from the previous period [2]. b. PMI Data - The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The service PMI preliminary value rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The eurozone's September composite PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations [2]. - In August, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, remaining above the critical point, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities accelerated [2]. - The US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 52 (August final value was 53); the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9 (August final value was 54.5); the composite PMI preliminary value was 53.6 (August final value was 54.6) [2]. c. Tariff and Trade - The Sino - US tariff extension continues, and the negotiation has not made substantial progress. The tariff war has gradually evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries. The current spot price has slightly decreased, and the tariff issue has a marginal effect [2]. d. Market Conditions and Strategies - Short - term strategy: The main contract remains weak, and the far - month contract is stronger, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - preferring investors have been advised to try to go long at around 1600 for the 12 and 02 contracts. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, and do not hold positions stubbornly. Set stop - losses [2]. - Arbitrage strategy: Under the background of international situation turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [2]. - Long - term strategy: It has been recommended to take profits when the contracts rise, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent situation [2]. e. Contract - related Information - On September 29, the main contract 2510 closed at 1115.0, down 3.11%, with a trading volume of 1.67 million lots and an open interest of 2.93 million lots, a decrease of 3117 lots from the previous day [2]. - The daily limit and circuit - breaker for contracts 2508 - 2606 are adjusted to 18%. The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28%. The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The market continued to rebound, which was in line with the daily report's bottoming - out judgment. The far - month contracts were stronger. It was recommended to control risks by holding an empty position during the holiday and set stop - losses [2]. - The core issue was the trend of spot freight rates. The main contract might be in the bottoming - out process. It was recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [4]. - The main contract remained weak in the short - term, while the far - month contracts were stronger, which was in line with the bottoming - out judgment. Risk - preferring investors were advised to try to go long on the 12 and 02 contracts around 1600 [5]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Freight Index - As of September 22, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1254.92 points, down 12.9% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US West route was 1193.64 points, down 11.6% from the previous period. The Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced a price of 1114.52 points, down 83.69 points from the previous period. The SCFI European line price was 971 USD/TEU, down 7.70% from the previous period; the SCFI US West route was 1460 USD/FEU, down 10.76% from the previous period [3]. - As of September 26, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 717.36 points, down 8.47% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 614.14 points, down 8.83% from the previous period; the NCFI for the US West route was 868.22 points, down 8.11% from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1087.41 points, down 2.9% from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1401.91 points, down 4.7% from the previous period; the CCFI for the US West route was 824.92 points, up 2.4% from the previous period [3]. 3.2 Economic Data - The preliminary value of the Eurozone's manufacturing PMI in September was 49.5, falling back below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The preliminary value of the service industry PMI rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The preliminary value of the Eurozone's composite PMI in September was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Eurozone's Sentix Investor Confidence Index in September was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [3]. - In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, remaining above the critical point, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities accelerated [4]. - The preliminary value of the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI in September was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the preliminary value of the service industry PMI was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the preliminary value of the composite PMI was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [4]. 3.3 Market Situation - The Sino - US tariff extension continued, and the negotiation had no substantial progress. The tariff war had gradually evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries. The spot price decreased slightly. The core issue was the trend of spot freight rates, and the main contract might be in the bottoming - out process [4]. - On September 26, the main contract 2510 closed at 1139.0, down 1.86%. The trading volume was 22,000 lots, and the open interest was 32,400 lots, a decrease of 3095 lots from the previous day [4]. - Although liner companies announced a freight rate increase in late October, there were doubts about the implementation of the increase. Under the long - short game in the market, the price fluctuated widely and declined. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rates [4]. 3.4 Strategies - **Short - term Strategy**: The main contract remained weak, and the far - month contracts were stronger, in line with the bottoming - out judgment. Risk - preferring investors were advised to try to go long on the 12 and 02 contracts around 1600. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, and do not hold losing positions. Set stop - losses [5]. - **Arbitrage Strategy**: Against the backdrop of international turmoil, each contract still followed the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It was recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [5]. - **Long - term Strategy**: For each contract, it was recommended to take profits when the price rose, wait for the price to stabilize after a correction, and then judge the subsequent direction [5]. 3.5 Contract Adjustments - The daily price limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 18%. - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 28%. - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was 100 lots [5]. 3.6 Geopolitical News - On September 27, local time, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) was reported to have agreed to a Gaza cease - fire plan proposed by the US, but Hamas had not yet commented on the report. - On September 26, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip and multiple Middle Eastern countries at the UN General Assembly, and his speech was protested by many parties [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Report's Core View - The container shipping market in September was in the traditional off - season, with spot freight rates falling rapidly and breaking through the first - half low. As the long - term contract season approaches, some shipping companies have successively raised their spot quotes for the second half of October. The market should focus on the implementation of shipping companies' price increase announcements and their flight suspension plans during the long - term contract price - support season at the end of the year, as well as the impact of tariff policies on shipping volume and rhythm [3][4][18] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Preface Summary 3.1.1 Market Review - In the off - season, spot freight rates were in a rapid decline channel. In September, the spot freight rate broke through the first - half low, with the late - September freight rate center dropping to around 1300 - 1600 US dollars/FEU, and the difference between major shipping companies narrowing to around 200 US dollars/FEU. As of September 19, 2025, the SCFI European line had dropped to 1052 US dollars/TEU. Recently, major shipping companies have successively announced price increases for the second half of October, with the target around 1800 - 2000 US dollars/FEU, and CMA has pre - released an online price of around 3100 US dollars/FEU for November [3] 3.1.2 Market Outlook - Demand side: In September, the cargo volume continued to decline seasonally, and shipping companies still faced cargo - collection pressure. Trump's statement about a new round of strong tariffs may affect shipping volume and rhythm. Supply side: The average weekly capacity in September/October/November 2025 was 281,800/249,700/285,900 TEU respectively. The capacity in October decreased slightly compared with last week's schedule, while the capacity in September and November increased slightly. Freight rate side: In September, the off - season spot freight was still in a decline channel due to weak cargo volume. With the spot gradually bottoming out and the expectation of the long - term contract season from November to December, some shipping companies have successively raised their spot quotes for the second half of October. Attention should be paid to shipping companies' flight suspension plans during the long - term contract price - support season before the end of the year and the impact of tariff rhythm [4] 3.1.3 Strategy Recommendation - Unilateral: The trading logic of the EC2512 contract has switched, and long positions should be held. Arbitrage: Conduct low - level rolling operations for the October - December reverse spread, and hold long positions for the February - April positive spread [6] 3.2 Market Review - In September, the container shipping market entered the traditional off - season. Under the background of increasing cargo - collection pressure on shipping companies and declining ship loading rates, the falling spot freight rates drove the EC2510 contract to continuously test the lower limit. Then, with the start of a new price - support season, it stopped falling and rebounded. The EC contract generally continued to decline in September. When the spot quote fell below the first - half low, the decline exceeded market expectations. Under the pessimistic sentiment, the valuation of the October contract continued to be revised downwards, and the EC2510 contract fell below 1050 points within the month. However, with the approach of the long - term contract season, the expectation of price increases drove the December contract to repair the discount upwards, and some shipping companies' increase in the October spot quote supported the upward movement of the contract price, with the valuation of the October contract expected to be revised upwards. Attention should be paid to the implementation of the price increase announcements [8] 3.3 Fundamental Situation 3.3.1 Freight Rate and Price Increase - In September, shipping companies continued to lower freight rates, and the spot freight rate center dropped rapidly, breaking through the first - half low within the month. As the long - term contract season approaches, major shipping companies have successively raised their October spot quotes, and the decline of the October spot freight rate is expected to slow down. The average value of the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) in September was 1346.92 points (as of the week of September 19), a month - on - month decrease of 8.51% and a year - on - year decrease of 44.68%. As of the week of September 19, the comprehensive SCFI container freight index was 1198.21 points, a month - on - month decrease of 14.3% and a year - on - year decrease of 56.05%. The global main - route capacity has increased slightly. With the arrival of the National Day Golden Week, major shipping companies have successively announced flight suspension plans, with a suspension rate of about 15% in October [18][19][37] 3.3.2 New Ship Delivery and Order - In August, the global new container ship delivery volume was 163,300 TEU, a month - on - month increase of 19.3% and a year - on - year decrease of 37.2%. In August 2025, the number of new container ship orders was 27, with a total of 162,000 TEU, a month - on - month decrease of 51.5% and a year - on - year decrease of 77.8%. As of September 2025, the global container shipping capacity reached 32.309 million TEU, a year - on - year increase of 7.3%. From September to December 2025, nearly 477,000 TEU of container ships over 8000 TEU are to be delivered, including about 333,800 TEU of ships over 12,000 TEU [48] 3.3.3 Idle Capacity - In September, the idle capacity increased slightly compared with last month. Shipping companies chose to slow down to digest the excess capacity. As of September 22, 2025, the global idle container shipping capacity was 633,000 TEU, an increase of 1.2% compared with the same period last month and 4.5% compared with the same period last year [63] 3.3.4 Port and Shipping Conditions - As of September 24, 2025, the number of container ships bypassing the Suez Canal on the Europe - Mediterranean route was 271, accounting for about 70%, and the bypassing was still in a stable state. The global port situation remained stable. Although some European ports were congested due to extreme weather in September, the problem was gradually diluted against the background of declining cargo volume. As of September 22, 2025, the Clarksons global container ship congestion index was 30.6%, showing a significant decline compared with August. The average waiting time for global container ships (over 8000 TEU, 7 - day moving average) was 7.92 hours as of September 21, 2025, a decrease of 2.7 hours compared with the end of August. The Poland - Belarus border port reopened on the early morning of September 25 [76][84][85] 3.3.5 China's Export Situation - In August, China's exports showed resilience, with the goods trade continuing to grow steadily, but there were obvious differentiations among different products and trading partners. In August, China's total export volume was 321.81 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 4.4%, with the growth rate slowing down compared with July. The main reason was the expanded decline in exports to the US, which dragged down the total exports. However, the diversification of China's trade buffered the external economic and trade environment, supporting the positive year - on - year growth of exports in August. Specifically, China's exports to the US decreased by 33.1% year - on - year in August, with the decline expanding by 11.4 percentage points compared with July. Exports to ASEAN increased by 22.5% year - on - year, and exports to the EU increased by 10.4% year - on - year, accounting for 16.1% of China's total exports. In the first eight months, China's exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 10.6 trillion yuan, a growth of 9.2%, accounting for more than 60% of the total export value, with obvious growth in the exports of integrated circuits and automobiles, both with increases of more than 10%. The growth rate of labor - intensive products decreased by 1.5% [111][113] 3.3.6 European Economic Situation - In September, the European manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell back into the contraction range, indicating that the foundation of the European economic recovery was not solid and the demand was still fragile. The eurozone's composite PMI in September rose slightly to 51.2, remaining in the expansion range for many consecutive months, mainly due to the good performance of the service industry. The service industry PMI in September was 51.4, slightly exceeding expectations, but the manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell below the boom - bust line to 49.5, reflecting the overall weak performance of the European manufacturing industry. Germany's economy grew driven by the service industry, with the composite PMI in September rising significantly to 52.4, showing a strong recovery momentum, but its manufacturing industry remained weak, with the manufacturing PMI in September at 48.5, and there was still production pressure in the future. France's economic situation was the opposite of Germany's. In September, its economic prosperity further deteriorated, with the output of manufacturing and service enterprises declining monthly and the decline intensifying. The manufacturing PMI in September fell to 48.1, and the service industry PMI fell to 48.9 [128] 3.3.7 Container Shipping Volume - In July 2025, the container shipping volume from Asia to Europe was 1.7584 million TEU, a year - on - year increase of 10.1%, with the growth rate increasing by 8.7 percentage points compared with June. The container shipping volume from Asia to North America was 2.124 million TEU, a year - on - year decrease of 3%, with the decline remaining the same as last month. The container shipping volume from Asia to the world was 10.355 million TEU, a year - on - year increase of 3.7%, with the growth rate increasing by 6.8 percentage points compared with June. The global container shipping volume was 16.575 million TEU, a year - on - year increase of 5.1%, with the growth rate increasing by 2.5 percentage points compared with June [132] 3.4 Future Outlook and Strategy Recommendation - Freight rate: The off - season spot freight rate is still in a rapid decline channel. In September, with sufficient capacity supply, the spot freight rate broke through the first - half low within the month. The current late - September freight rate center has dropped to around 1300 - 1600 US dollars/FEU, and the difference between major shipping companies has narrowed to around 200 US dollars/FEU. As of September 19, 2025, the SCFI European line has dropped to 1052 US dollars/TEU. Recently, major shipping companies have successively announced price increases for the second half of October, with the target around 1800 - 2000 US dollars/FEU, and CMA has pre - released an online price of around 3100 US dollars/FEU for November. Supply and demand: On the demand side, the cargo volume continued to decline seasonally in September, and shipping companies still faced cargo - collection pressure. Recently, Trump said that a new round of strong tariffs would be implemented, and attention should be paid to the impact of subsequent tariff policies on shipping volume and rhythm. On the supply side, the average weekly capacity in September/October/November 2025 was 281,800/249,700/285,900 TEU respectively. The capacity in October decreased slightly compared with last week's schedule, while the capacity in September and November increased slightly. Strategy: Unilateral: The trading logic of the EC2512 contract has switched, and long positions should be held. Arbitrage: Conduct low - level rolling operations for the October - December reverse spread, and hold long positions for the February - April positive spread [138][139]