1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff fluctuations, the game is challenging, so it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [3]. - Near - month contracts may show weak and volatile trends due to the continuous decline of spot freight rates and the intensification of the Middle - East conflict, while far - month contracts may have strong and volatile trends due to the impact of China - US economic and trade talks [3]. - Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [3]. 3. Summary by Related Content Market Data - On September 15, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1440.24 points, down 8.1% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US West route was 1349.84 points, up 37.7% from the previous period [2]. - On September 12, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 903.32 points, down 11.71% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 729.42 points, down 14.78% from the previous period; the NCFI for the US West route was 1216.14 points, down 9.13% from the previous period [2]. - On September 12, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced price was 1398.11 points, down 46.33 points from the previous period; the SCFI European line price was 1154 USD/TEU, down 12.24% from the previous period; the SCFI US West route was 2370 USD/FEU, up 8.27% from the previous period [2]. - On September 12, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1125.30 points, down 2.1% from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1537.28 points, down 6.2% from the previous period; the CCFI for the US West route was 757.45 points, down 2.2% from the previous period [2]. - On September 15, the closing price of the main contract 2510 was 1163.1, with a decline of 1.57%, the trading volume was 17,800 lots, and the open interest was 47,800 lots, an increase of 161 lots from the previous day [3]. Economic Indicators - The eurozone's August manufacturing PMI was 50.5, the service PMI was 50.7, and the composite PMI was 51.1, showing continuous improvement [2]. - China's manufacturing PMI in August was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month; the composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month [2]. - The US August S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 53.3, and the service PMI was 55.4, both higher than expected [2]. Geopolitical Events - On September 15, the Houthi armed forces in Yemen launched 4 drones to attack 2 Israeli targets, including 3 drones attacking Ramon Airport and 1 attacking an Israeli military target [5]. - On September 14, an air - raid alert was sounded near Ramon Airport, and the Israeli military intercepted a drone from Yemen [5]. - On September 14, Hamas suspended the cease - fire and hostage - exchange negotiations with Israel, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for obstructing the talks [5]. Strategy Suggestions - **Short - term Strategy**: For risk - takers, it is recommended to lightly test long positions near 1200 for the 2510 contract and increase long positions near 1600 for the 2512 contract. Pay attention to subsequent market trends, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses [4]. - **Arbitrage Strategy**: In the context of international situation turmoil, it is recommended to wait and see or lightly try due to large fluctuations [4]. - **Long - term Strategy**: It is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [4]. Contract Adjustments - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [4]. - The margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [4]. - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The freight rate of the PA alliance has declined, and Maersk has lowered its PSS. The freight rates of OA and PA alliances are following the downward trend. The 8 - month contract freight rate has reached its peak and is continuously being revised downward, while the 10 - month contract is mainly for short - allocation, and the 12 - month contract's risk lies in whether the Suez Canal will reopen. The main contract is expected to fluctuate weakly, and it is advisable to go short on the 10 - month contract when the price is high [1][3][4][5]. - In terms of strategies, the main contract is expected to be weak in oscillation, and it is recommended to short the 10 - month contract when the price is high [7]. 3. Summary by Directory I. Market Analysis - **Online Quotes**: Different shipping companies in various alliances have different price trends. For example, Maersk's Shanghai - Rotterdam price has increased, while HPL's price remains stable. Some companies in the MSC + Premier Alliance and Ocean Alliance also have specific price quotes for different time periods. Maersk has lowered its PSS for the Far East - Nordic region to 50/100 [1]. - **Geopolitical Aspect**: China emphasizes the importance of maintaining the safety of the Red Sea shipping route and promoting the political settlement of the Yemen issue [2]. II. Shipping Capacity - **Weekly and Monthly Shipping Capacity**: From August to October, the weekly and monthly average shipping capacities of China - European base ports show certain fluctuations. There are also empty sailings, TBNs, and additional ships in different months. For example, in August, there are 4 empty sailings in the OA alliance, and Maersk and the OA alliance have added several additional ships [3]. III. Contract Analysis - **August Contract**: The freight rate has reached its peak and is continuously being revised downward, which brings uncertainty to the estimated delivery settlement price. The delivery settlement price is the arithmetic average of the SCFIS on August 11, 18, and 25. The shipping company's prices have entered a downward cycle [3]. - **October Contract**: It is mainly for short - allocation. Normal years see the freight rate in October 20% - 30% lower than that in August. Attention should be paid to the price follow - up of other shipping companies after Maersk's freight rate drops, and the additional ships announced by HPL in October may put pressure on the spot price. In the context of a large discount, it is relatively safe to short the EC2510 contract when the price is high, but excessive short - chasing should be avoided [4][5]. - **December Contract**: The regular seasonal pattern of high freight rates in the fourth quarter still exists, but the risk lies in whether the Suez Canal will reopen. If it reopens, the seasonal pattern may be challenged [5]. IV. Futures and Spot Prices - **Futures Prices**: As of August 14, 2025, the closing prices of different contracts of the container shipping index for European routes are provided, including EC2602, EC2604, etc. [6]. - **Spot Prices**: The SCFI and SCFIS prices for different routes (Shanghai - Europe, Shanghai - US West, Shanghai - US East) are given on different dates [6]. V. Ship Delivery - In 2025, it is still a big year for container ship deliveries. As of now, 157 container ships have been delivered, with a total capacity of 1.2513 million TEU. As of July 27, 2025, 49 ships with a capacity of 12,000 - 16,999 TEU and 7 ships with a capacity of over 17,000 TEU have been delivered [6]. VI. Strategy and Risk - **Strategy**: The main contract is expected to be weak in oscillation, and it is recommended to short the 10 - month contract when the price is high [7]. - **Risk**: Downward risks include an unexpected decline in the European and American economies, a significant drop in oil prices, etc. Upward risks include the recovery of the European and American economies, supply chain problems, etc. [7]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The report does not provide an investment rating for the industry. 2. Core View The macro - overall sentiment is strong, and the market is oscillating strongly. Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff fluctuations, the game is difficult, and it is recommended to participate with light positions or wait and see. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [2][4]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Freight Index - On July 21, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2400.50 points, down 0.9% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 1301.81 points, up 2.8% [3]. - On July 18, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) for the comprehensive index was 1147.96 points, down 5.75% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 1440.25 points, up 0.35%; for the US - West route, it was 1181.87 points, down 0.40% [3]. - On July 18, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) published price was 1646.90 points, down 86.39 points from the previous period; the SCFI European line price was 2079 USD/TEU, down 1.00%; the SCFI US - West route was 2142 USD/FEU, down 2.4% [3]. - On July 18, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) for the comprehensive index was 1303.54 points, down 0.8% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 1803.42 points, up 4.5%; for the US - West route, it was 941.65 points, down 8.4% [3]. 3.2 PMI Data - Eurozone's June manufacturing PMI initial value was 49.4, expected 49.8, previous value 49.4; services PMI initial value was 50, a 2 - month high, expected 50, previous value 49.7; composite PMI initial value was 50.2, expected 50.5, previous value 50.2; Sentix investor confidence index was 0.2, expected - 6, previous value - 8.1 [3]. - China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI in June was 50.4, 2.1 percentage points higher than May, the same as April, back above the critical point [3]. - US Markit manufacturing PMI initial value in June was 52, the same as May, higher than the expected 51, the highest since February; services PMI initial value was 53.1, lower than the previous value of 53.7, higher than the expected 52.9, a 2 - month low; composite PMI initial value was 52.8, lower than the previous value of 53, higher than the expected 52.1, a 2 - month low [3]. 3.3 Market Strategy - **Short - term Strategy**: The short - term market may rebound. Risk - takers have been advised to go long with a light position in the 2510 contract below 1300 (with a profit margin of over 300 points). If it continues to pull back today, consider taking profits; go short with a light position in the EC2512 contract [4]. - **Arbitrage Strategy**: Against the backdrop of international turmoil, the market is mainly in a positive - spread structure with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [4]. - **Long - term Strategy**: For each contract, it has been recommended to take profits when the price rises, wait for the price to stabilize after a pull - back, and then judge the subsequent situation [4]. 3.4 Contract Information - On July 24, the main contract 2510 closed at 1583.9, up 3.73%, with a trading volume of 65,200 lots and an open interest of 50,600 lots, an increase of 455 lots from the previous day [4]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [4]. - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [4]. - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [4].

Pricing Information - As of July 24, 2023, the spot rates for various shipping lines are as follows: Maersk: $1,767-$2,123/TEU, $2,958-$3,466/TEU; CMA: $1,935-$2,285/TEU, $3,445-$4,145/TEU; MSC: $2,060-$2,163/TEU, $3,440-$3,646/TEU; ONE: $2,604-$2,814/TEU, $3,343-$3,643/TEU; EMC: $2,355-$2,455/TEU, $3,560-$3,760/TEU [1] Shipping Index - As of July 21, 2023, the SCFIS European line index is reported at 2,400.50 points, a decrease of 0.89% week-on-week; the US West Coast index increased by 2.78% to 1,301.81 points. The SCFI composite index as of July 18, 2023, is at 1,646.90 points, down 4.98% from the previous period [2] Market Fundamentals - As of July 23, 2023, the global container shipping capacity exceeds 32.7 million TEU, reflecting an 8.1% year-on-year growth. In terms of demand, the Eurozone's June composite PMI is at 50.2, with manufacturing PMI at 49.4 and services PMI at 50.0. The US June manufacturing PMI is at 49, with a new orders index of 46.4. The OECD leading index for the G7 group recorded 100.40 in June [3] Market Logic - The futures market experienced a decline yesterday, with the main contract closing at 1,583.9 points, up 3.73%; the August contract closed at 2,244.9, up 1.47%. Major shipping companies have already set prices for August, reducing uncertainty, and a fluctuating market is expected in the near term. Short-term spot prices are not anticipated to fluctuate significantly, while a gradual decline is expected in the medium to long term due to current prices being at a seasonal peak [4]

Core Insights - The maritime container transport volume from Asia to Europe increased by 8.7% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching a historical high of 4.471 million TEUs, driven by a significant rise in shipments from the Greater China region, which grew by 11.2% [1][2] - The EU's imports from China showed strong growth in key categories, with electrical and AV equipment increasing by 30.8% and machinery by 29.2% in the first two months [1] - However, Northeast Asia's shipping volume decreased by 4.1%, while Southeast Asia saw a growth of 5.4% [2] Group 1 - The container transport volume from Asia to Europe reached 4.471 million TEUs in Q1, marking an 8.7% increase compared to the previous year [1] - The Greater China region accounted for nearly 80% of the total transport volume, with a notable increase of 11.2% [1] - The EU's imports from China in January and February showed significant growth in electrical equipment (30.8%) and machinery (29.2%) [1] Group 2 - Container shipping rates from Asia to Europe have declined, with Shanghai to Europe rates dropping by 56% from December 2024 to March 2025 due to an oversupply of container transport capacity [2] - The ongoing US-China tariff war may impact shipping volumes and rates to Europe, as Chinese companies seek to expand their market share in Europe amid slowing sales in the US [2] - The transport volume from Europe to Asia decreased by 6.0% in Q1, continuing a downward trend for seven consecutive months, attributed to declining demand in the Chinese real estate market [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in maritime container transport from Asia to Europe, with a total of 18.04 million TEUs in 2024, representing an 8.8% year-on-year growth [1] - The Greater China region, which includes mainland China and Hong Kong, accounted for nearly 80% of the total transport volume to Europe, with a year-on-year increase of 11.9%, driving overall growth [1] - The increase in freight volume is attributed to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, particularly the attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi forces near the Red Sea, leading shipping companies to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope [1] Group 2 - The economic slowdown in China has also impacted the situation, with Chinese companies turning to exports to seek opportunities in the European market, particularly in low-priced goods [2] - The freight rates on European routes remained above last year's levels throughout the year, with significant congestion at major ports during the peak summer season [2] - In mid-July 2024, spot freight rates from Shanghai to Europe reached approximately $5,000 per 20-foot container, the highest level since August 2022, before declining due to the alleviation of vessel shortages from new ship deliveries [2]