Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent fluctuations in the shipping market, particularly focusing on the European shipping routes, driven by various factors including port congestion and changes in global trade dynamics [3][11][12]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of July 15, commodity futures showed mixed results, with the main EC2510 contract experiencing a significant increase of 15.38%, leading the commodity market [3][4]. - The SCFIS European route settlement price index reported a rise to 2421.94 points, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 7.26% [5]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The current shipping capacity is relatively abundant; however, the primary issue affecting the European routes is the congestion at European ports [6][18]. - The average monthly passage of container ships through the Suez Canal remained stable at 150 vessels, indicating consistent shipping activity [9]. Group 3: Factors Contributing to Port Congestion - Unstable U.S. tariff policies have disrupted global trade flows, leading to a 7% increase in container volumes from Asia to Europe, placing unprecedented pressure on European ports [12][13]. - Low water levels in European inland rivers, exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions, have severely hindered port logistics, with some rivers reaching their lowest levels since 2018 [14][17]. Group 4: Shipping Rates and Trends - The article highlights a significant divergence in shipping rates between European and U.S. West Coast routes, influenced by geopolitical factors and market expectations [19]. - The China Containerized Freight Index showed a decline in the overall index from 1342.99 to 1313.70, a decrease of 2.2%, while the European route saw a slight increase of 1.9% [20]. Group 5: Shipping Capacity and New Orders - As of June, the global container ship capacity stood at 31.774 million TEU, with 6,894 vessels in operation [21]. - In the first half of 2025, 992,000 TEU of new container ships were delivered, with expectations of an additional 110,000 TEU in the second half [21]. Group 6: Information Asymmetry in Shipping - The article emphasizes the information disparity in the shipping market, where top-tier shipping companies control critical pricing data, creating a hierarchical structure that affects smaller players [23][24][25]. - Historical volatility in the European shipping market is noted, with significant price fluctuations observed in response to events such as the Red Sea crisis [26].

Core Insights - The article highlights the rising geopolitical tensions and the decreasing number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is impacting shipping operations [1] - Several shipping companies have announced a 7% increase in freight rates for July, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [1] - The article raises questions about the future performance of the container shipping industry, particularly in the European routes, which have seen fluctuations [1] Group 1 - Geopolitical tensions are escalating, leading to a decline in the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz [1] - Multiple shipping companies have raised July freight rates by 7%, suggesting increased operational costs [1] - The container shipping market, especially in European routes, has experienced a rise and subsequent fall in rates, indicating volatility [1]

Group 1 - The main contract for European shipping index has decreased, currently reported at 2058.3 points, with a narrowed increase of 2.28%, after previously rising over 9% [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - Before the festival, the EC of the container shipping European line slightly declined, with the 08 contract closing at 2075.3 points. The SCFI European line announced after the market was $1587/TEU, a week - on - week increase of $270/TEU, reflecting the price increase by shipping companies in early June. After some shipping companies slightly raised prices, the average online price of 40 - foot containers of shipping companies in the second week of June increased to around $2560, corresponding to an SCFIS European line of 1750 points, at a discount of 100 - 200 points to the current 06 contract, including the market's expectation of a slight price increase in the following period of June. Due to the lack of capacity adjustment by shipping companies and the delayed start of the peak season, the upside of the 08 - contract freight rate is under pressure. As the traditional peak season approaches and the capacity put into operation in the second and third weeks of June drops below 250,000 TEU, it is expected that shipping companies will still raise prices. It is recommended to pay attention to the low - level long - allocation opportunities after the market returns to the realistic anchor [1]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs EC Contract Volume and Price - The latest trading price of EC2506 is 1834.8 points, with a latest increase of 1.01%. The trading volume is 7355, and the unilateral open interest is 11037. The long - position open interest of the top 20 members is 7599, the short - position open interest is 8121, and the net long position is - 522 [2]. - The latest trading price of EC2508 is 2075.3 points, with a latest decrease of 0.25%. The trading volume is 102747, and the unilateral open interest is 41824. The long - position open interest of the top 20 members is 22228, the short - position open interest is 23430, and the net long position is - 1202 [2]. - The latest trading price of EC2510 is 1346.4 points, with a latest decrease of 3.65%. The trading volume is 14781, and the unilateral open interest is 23127 [2]. - The latest trading price of EC2512 is 1527.6 points, with a latest decrease of 2.73%. The trading volume is 1709, and the unilateral open interest is 4410 [2]. - The latest trading price of EC2602 is 1368 points, with a latest decrease of 2.76%. The trading volume is 917, and the unilateral open interest is 2783 [2]. - The latest trading price of EC2604 is 1200 points, with a latest decrease of 2.91%. The trading volume is 738, and the unilateral open interest is 3283 [2]. - The total trading volume is 128247, and the total unilateral open interest is 86464. The total long - position open interest of the top 20 members is 29827, the total short - position open interest is 31551, and the total net long position is - 1724 [2]. Latest Spot Freight Rate - European Route - The latest SCFIS index is 1252.82 points, with a week - on - week increase of 0.5%. The latest SCFI is $1587/TEU, with a week - on - week increase of 20.5% [2]. - The latest TCI(20GP) is $1493/TEU, with a day - on - day decrease of 2.4%. The latest TCI(40GP) is $2404/FEU, with a day - on - day decrease of 2.9% [2]. - The previous day's basis was - 828.25 points, and the day before that was - 883.95 points, with a week - on - week increase of 55.7 points [2]. Spot Market Data - Shipping Capacity - The capacity put into operation on the Asia - Europe route is 512501 TEU, with no week - on - week increase. The idle capacity ratios of global container ships, 17000TEU + container ships, 12000 - 16999TEU container ships, and 8000 - 11999TEU container ships are 1.9%, 1.3%, 0.9%, and 1.4% respectively [5]. - The average speed of container ships is 13.88 knots. The average speed of 17000TEU + container ships is 15.65 knots, and that of 12000 - 16999TEU container ships is 15.37 knots [5]. - The in - port capacity in Rotterdam is 187,700 TEU, in Hamburg Port is 79,200 TEU, and in Singapore is 350,200 TEU [5]. - The number of ships passing through the Gulf of Aden is 16, the north - bound traffic volume of the Suez Canal is 2, and the south - bound traffic volume is 2 [5]. - The 6 - 12 - month time - charter rates for 9000TEU, 6500TEU, and 2500TEU container ships are $103,000/day, $68,000/day, and $34,500/day respectively [5].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View - The European container shipping line (EC) opened low and fluctuated, with the 06 contract closing at 1555.2 points, down 1.67%. After the fermentation of the global trade demand recession expectation under the influence of Trump's tariff policy, the expected node of the traditional seasonal peak season for the European line has been postponed, and the space is limited. Maersk continued to offer a large container quote of $1800 in the first week of May, using the quote at the end of April. In the second week of May, the large container quote was slightly reduced by $50 to $1750. Both HMM and ONE reduced their large container quotes starting from the 17th week to below $2000. The average large container quote at the beginning of May was around $2100, slightly lower than the current average quote at the end of April. The possibility of a peak season inflection point in early May is small, and the market is cautious about the peak season space expectation. Currently, the start of the festival stocking season for the European line has not been seen, and with more shipping capacity supply from shipping companies in the second half of May, the short - term EC may continue to fluctuate at a low level. Attention should be paid to the subsequent capacity regulation and price increase progress of shipping companies [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs EC Contract Volume and Price - **EC2504**: The latest成交价 is 1428.9 points, down 0.31%. The trading volume is 81, and the open interest on one side is 1158. The net long position of the top 20 members is - 92 [1]. - **EC2506**: The latest成交价 is 1555.2 points, down 1.67%. The trading volume is 66899, and the open interest on one side is 36947. The net long position of the top 20 members is - 1261 [1]. - **EC2508**: The latest成交价 is 1646 points, down 0.87%. The trading volume is 20099, and the open interest on one side is 30775. The net long position of the top 20 members is - 912 [1]. - **EC2510**: The latest成交价 is 1314.8 points, up 0.40%. The trading volume is 6862, and the open interest on one side is 16254 [1]. - **EC2512**: The latest成交价 is 1465.2 points, down 0.36%. The trading volume is 1041, and the open interest on one side is 3789 [1]. - **EC2602**: The latest成交价 is 1315.9 points, up 0.88%. The trading volume is 543, and the open interest on one side is 2765 [1]. - **Total**: The total trading volume is 95525, and the total open interest on one side is 91688. The net long position of the top 20 members is - 2265 [1]. Latest Spot Freight Rates - European Routes - **Weekly Spot Index**: The SCFIS is 1402.35 points, down 1.4%; SCFI is $1356/TEU, up 1.5% [1]. - **Daily Spot Freight Rates**: TCI(20GP) is $1564/TEU, unchanged; TCI(40GP) is $2538/FEU, unchanged [1]. - **Basis Spread**: The basis spread on the previous trading day was - 152.85 points, a change of - 14.6 points compared with the day before [1]. Spot Market Data - Shipping Capacity - **Capacity Allocation**: The capacity allocation on the Asia - Europe route is 489606 TEU, a decrease of 1000 TEU. The idle capacity ratio is 2.0%. For different types of container ships, the idle capacity ratios of 17000TEU +, 12000 - 16999TEU, and 8000 - 11999TEU container ships are 1.3%, 0.2%, and 2.4% respectively [4]. - **Average Speed**: The average speed of container ships is 14.01 knots, and the average speeds of 17000TEU + and 12000 - 16999TEU container ships are 15.65 and 15.41 knots respectively [4]. - **Capacity in Port**: The capacity in port in Rotterdam is 24.590,000 TEU, in Hamburg is 9.870,000 TEU, and in Singapore is 34.750,000 TEU [4]. - **Routing Situation**: The number of ships passing through the Gulf of Aden is 7, the north - bound traffic volume of the Suez Canal is 4, and the south - bound traffic volume is 3 [4]. - **Time Charter Rates**: The time charter rates for 9000TEU, 6500TEU, and 2500TEU ships are $106000, $73500, and $33750 per day respectively [4].