Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, shipping stocks experienced significant volatility due to tariffs and geopolitical conflicts, but overall showed an upward trend, with the Shenwan Shipping Index rising by 1.9% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 4.1 percentage points [1][2]. Shipping Industry Overview - The shipping sector is characterized by a strong cyclical nature, with a clear positive correlation between high-frequency freight rates and stock prices. In the container shipping segment, a phase of increased shipping activity has enhanced freight rate elasticity, with the China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) remaining at a high level [2]. - The oil shipping market benefited from increased production by oil-exporting countries and intensified U.S. sanctions, leading to a recovery trend in freight rates, although the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index (BDTI) saw a year-on-year decline due to a high base from the previous year [2]. - The dry bulk shipping market faced a weaker outlook in the first half of 2025, with high coal and iron ore inventories leading to a decline in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) [2]. Container Shipping - Container shipping capacity continues to be delivered, with demand significantly impacted by tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Despite fluctuations in freight rates due to changing tariff policies, the overall market remains relatively strong. The demand growth for ton-miles is projected at 2.6% for 2025 and -2.9% for 2026, assuming the Red Sea remains closed in 2025 [3]. - Freight rate outlook for the second half of 2025 suggests a return to normal seasonal variations after a high-level decline, with smaller vessel types facing less delivery pressure and emerging markets showing better prospects than mainline routes [3]. Oil Shipping - The oil shipping market is heavily influenced by geopolitical conflicts, with a favorable supply-demand balance for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) in 2025. The first half of 2025 saw freight rates fluctuate due to Middle Eastern conflicts and increased U.S. sanctions on Iran [4]. - Demand growth for oil ton-miles is expected to be 0.5% for 2025 and -1.3% for 2026, with limited growth in VLCC capacity projected at 0% for 2025 and 2.5% for 2026 [4]. Dry Bulk Shipping - The dry bulk shipping sector is expected to see a year-on-year decline in market conditions, with a focus on iron ore trade ton-miles improvement in 2026. High inventories of bulk commodities have led to a slowdown in transport volumes, with demand growth projected at -0.8% for 2025 and 0.9% for 2026 [5]. - Freight rates are anticipated to experience slight recovery in Q3 2025, but overall market conditions are expected to remain weaker than the previous year [5]. Investment Opportunities - In the second half of 2025, the focus should be on the regional container shipping market, benefiting from increased inter-regional maritime trade, with freight rates remaining relatively high. Notable companies to watch include DeXiang Shipping, HaiFeng International, and ZhongGu Logistics, which are expected to show significant growth in the first half of 2025 [6]. - There are also opportunities for left-side positioning in oil tanker stocks, which currently have relatively low valuations and significant upside potential during peak seasons or in the event of regional conflicts. Companies like COSCO Shipping Energy and China Merchants Jinling are recommended for consideration [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [8]. Core Views - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 5.75 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 710 million yuan, down 43.3% year-on-year. The increase in foreign trade oil transportation capacity boosted foreign trade revenue, but declining freight rates and rising charter costs impacted profitability. Domestic oil transportation revenue fell due to a decrease in domestic refined oil transportation volume, although the gross margin remained resilient. The LNG transportation business benefited from stable project-based income and contributions from new ship deliveries, with gross profit maintaining rapid growth. Market sentiment towards oil transportation is currently pessimistic due to the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the impact of U.S. tariffs. If OPEC+ increases production further and oil prices continue to decline, oil transportation demand may recover. Additionally, LNG vessels will be delivered between 2025 and 2028, solidifying performance stability [2][5][10]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - In Q1 2025, the company transported 47.91 million tons of oil products (excluding time charter), a year-on-year increase of 13.8%, and the transportation turnover (excluding time charter) was 174.7 billion ton-nautical miles, up 16.2% year-on-year [5]. Foreign Trade Oil Transportation - The company increased its fleet size, operating 54 VLCCs and 8 Aframax tankers in Q1 2025, leading to foreign trade oil transportation revenue of 3.58 billion yuan, down 6.0% year-on-year. However, due to increased charter costs and high base effects, the gross profit for foreign trade oil transportation was 540 million yuan, down 55.9%, with a gross margin of 15.0%, a decrease of 16.9 percentage points [10]. Domestic Oil Transportation and LNG Business - Domestic oil transportation revenue was 1.39 billion yuan, down 4.7% year-on-year, primarily due to a 9.1% decline in refined oil transportation volume. The gross profit was 330 million yuan, down 9.3%, with a gross margin of 24.0% [10]. - The LNG segment benefited from stable project-based income and new ship deliveries, achieving revenue of 620 million yuan, up 10.6% year-on-year, and gross profit of 300 million yuan, up 19.2%, with a gross margin of 49.4%, an increase of 3.6 percentage points [10]. Market Outlook - The report indicates a potential recovery in oil transportation demand if OPEC+ increases production and oil prices decline, which could lead to improved profitability. The company has 36 LNG vessels on order, set to be delivered from 2025 to 2028, which will further solidify performance stability. The projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 5.3 billion, 5.9 billion, and 6.3 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 9.2, 8.3, and 7.8 times [10].