Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the futures prices of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) declined slightly. The main contract EC2512 fell 1.2%, and the far - month contracts fell between 1% - 3%. The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index rose 15.1% week - on - week, which may support freight rates in the short term [8][39]. - The improvement of the trade war situation, the substantial inflection point of geopolitical conflicts, and the price increase announcements of leading shipping companies in November led to a rapid rebound in futures prices. The arrival of the fourth - quarter shipping peak season also had an impact [9][39]. - The current freight rate market is highly influenced by news, and futures prices are expected to fluctuate more. Investors are advised to be cautious, pay attention to operation rhythm and risk control, and track geopolitical, shipping capacity, and cargo volume data in a timely manner [9][39]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review - Futures contracts: The main contract EC2512 closed at 1804.00, down 1.2% or 22.00. Other far - month contracts such as EC2602, EC2604, etc., also showed varying degrees of decline [12]. - Spot index: The SCFIS index closed at 1312.71, up 172.33 points or 15.1% week - on - week [12]. - The main contract price of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures declined slightly this week, while the trading volume and open interest of the EC2512 contract increased, indicating a warming market [15][18]. 3.2. News Review and Analysis - The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% - 4.00%, and announced to end balance - sheet reduction from December 1. There are significant differences within the Fed on the subsequent policy path [22]. - The Sino - US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur achieved positive results. The US will cancel the 10% "fentanyl tariff" on Chinese goods, and relevant export control and investigation measures will be suspended for one year. China will adjust or suspend relevant counter - measures accordingly [22]. - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange launched 9 policy measures to facilitate cross - border trade business [22]. - The European Central Bank kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2% for the third consecutive time, believing that inflation has reached the target level [22]. 3.3. Weekly Market Data - The basis and spread of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures contracts widened this week [25]. - The export container freight rate index declined this week [28]. - Container shipping capacity continued to grow. The BDI and BPI declined due to geopolitical factors [32]. - The charter price of Panamax ships continued to rise, and the spread between the offshore and on - shore RMB against the US dollar widened [34]. 3.4. Market Outlook and Strategy - The market expects that the GDP of core euro - zone countries such as Germany may achieve a mild positive quarter - on - quarter growth in the fourth quarter, and the economic recovery trend in November is expected to continue [8][39]. - If the German new government's proposed fiscal expansion policy has more specific details, it will enhance investors' confidence in the medium - term growth of the euro - zone [8][39].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content. 2. Report's Core View - On Wednesday, the freight index (European line) futures prices rose significantly, with the main contract EC2512 up 5.08% and the far - month contracts up 1 - 4%. The latest SCFIS European line settlement freight index was 1312.71, up 172.33 points from last week, a 15.1% MoM increase. Spot index gains have expanded, potentially supporting short - term freight rate increases. Mainstream shipping companies have issued price increase notices for November, and Maersk's successful price support in mid - to - late October has boosted market confidence. The suspension of container handling at Rotterdam Port and the easing of the trade war situation, along with the substantial mitigation of geopolitical conflicts and the arrival of the fourth - quarter shipping peak season, have led to a rapid recovery in futures prices. However, the freight rate market is highly influenced by news, and futures prices are expected to fluctuate more severely. Investors are advised to be cautious, control risks, and track geopolitical, capacity, and cargo volume data [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Data - EC main contract closing price: 1871.000, up 90.5; EC second - main contract closing price: 1606, up 56.7 [1]. - EC2512 - EC2602 spread: 265.00, up 25.40; EC2512 - EC2604 spread: 676.60, up 51.00 [1]. - EC contract basis: - 558.29, down 82.70 [1]. - EC main contract open interest: 31906, up 3006 [1]. 3.2 Spot Market Data - SCFIS (European line) (weekly): 1312.71, up 172.33; SCFIS (US West Coast line) (weekly): 863.46, down 14.34 [1]. - SCFI (composite index) (weekly): 1403.46, up 93.14; Container ship capacity (10,000 TEUs): 1227.97, up 1.66 [1]. - CCFI (composite index) (weekly): 992.74, up 19.63; CCFI (European line) (weekly): 1293.12, up 25.21 [1]. - Baltic Dry Index (daily): 1950.00, up 26.00; Panamax Freight Index (daily): 1904.00, up 17.00 [1]. - Average charter price (Panamax ship): 17564.00, unchanged; Average charter price (Capesize ship): 23479.00, down 1512.00 [1]. 3.3 Industry News - The "15th Five - Year Plan" proposal was released, with economic growth in a reasonable range, improved total factor productivity, and other goals [1]. - On October 28, Japanese Prime Minister Kaoichi Sanae and US President Trump signed an agreement to promote Japan's $550 billion investment plan in the US, with $100 billion for Westinghouse Electric to build nuclear reactors [1]. - The US Senate failed to pass a procedural vote on the "2025 Fiscal Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act" for the 13th time, and the government shutdown will continue [1]. 3.4 Key Events to Watch - October 30, 02:00: US Fed interest rate decision (upper limit) as of October 29 [1]. - October 30, 14:30: France's preliminary Q3 GDP annual rate [1]. - October 30, 16:55: Germany's seasonally - adjusted unemployment rate in October [1]. - October 30, 17:00: Germany's preliminary unadjusted Q3 GDP annual rate [1]. - October 30, 18:00: Eurozone's preliminary Q3 GDP annual rate, September unemployment rate, and October industrial sentiment index [1]. - October 30, 21:00: Germany's preliminary October CPI monthly rate [1]. - October 30, 21:15: Eurozone's ECB deposit facility rate as of October 30 [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - This week, the futures prices of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) rose collectively. The main contract EC2512 closed up 10.42%, and the far - month contracts rose between 4 - 10%. The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index was 1031.80, up 108.58 points from last week, a 10.5% week - on - week increase. The improvement in the spot index boosted the futures price [8][41]. - The improvement of the trade - war situation, the substantial inflection point of the geopolitical conflict towards mitigation, and the successive announcements of price increases by leading shipping companies for November freight rates led to a rapid rebound in futures prices. The arrival of the peak shipping season in the fourth quarter also had an impact [9][42]. - The current freight market is highly influenced by news, and futures prices fluctuate greatly. Investors are advised to be cautious, pay attention to operation rhythm and risk control, and track geopolitical, capacity, and cargo volume data in a timely manner [9][42]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review - The main contract price of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures rose significantly this week. The EC2512 contract's trading volume and open interest increased, and market trading became more active [15][21]. - The table shows the weekly price changes of different contracts. For example, EC2510 rose 3.55%, EC2512 rose 10.42%, etc. [12] 3.2. News Review and Analysis - There were various news events, including trade - related communications between China and the EU and the Netherlands, statements from Trump about trade with China, remarks from Putin about US sanctions, and the EU's sanctions on Russian - related and Chinese enterprises. The impacts of these events were rated as neutral, neutral, neutral - bearish, and neutral - bearish respectively [24]. 3.3. Weekly Market Data - The basis and spread of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures contracts widened this week [27]. - The export container freight rate index declined this week [30]. - Container ship capacity continued to grow. The BDI and BPI declined due to geopolitical factors [34]. - The charter price of Panamax ships continued to rise this week, and the spread between the offshore and on - shore RMB against the US dollar widened [36]. 3.4. Market Outlook and Strategy - The same as the core viewpoints, including the rise of futures prices, the factors affecting the price increase, and investment suggestions [41][42]