Group 1 - The core announcement is that the company, SeaFeast International, has signed a shipbuilding contract with Huanghai Shipbuilding for the construction of four container ships [1] - Each ship will cost up to $38.18 million, totaling a maximum of $152.7 million for all four vessels [1] - The new ships will expand the company's owned container fleet to meet the growing operational demands [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The spot market for the Container Shipping Index (European Line) continues to be weak, and it is advisable to hold short positions for the October contract as appropriate [1][4][5] - On a monthly basis, September is likely to see a double decline in supply and demand, but the decline in the currently estimated shipping capacity may be less than that in demand, and the fundamentals are expected to face further pressure. The trading logic of the market fundamentals remains to go short on rallies [5] - Overseas macro - factors show that the growth of non - farm payrolls in the US in July was lower than expected, and the unemployment rate rose slightly, leading to a deterioration in market risk appetite and a decline in global stock markets. Attention should be paid to the short - term market's pricing of "recession" and whether it will resonate with the EC fundamentals [5] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Overview - Supply: In the past week, the weekly shipping capacity in August was slightly revised up from 321,000 TEU to 328,000 TEU/week, and the weekly average shipping capacity in September was slightly revised up from 314,000 TEU to 318,000 TEU/week [4][54] - Demand: Since mid - August, the overall cargo volume in the market has shown a mild downward trend. The freight rate center in the 33rd week dropped to around $3,150/FEU, corresponding to an SCFIS index of around 2,200 points. The current FAK freight rate reduction speed is neutral [4] 3.2 Price - Spot freight and index tracking: The SCFIS index on July 28 was in line with expectations. The index on August 4 was expected to change little. The market freight rate center in the 33rd week dropped to around $3,150/FEU [13][17] - Freight rate trends of major alliances: Different alliances such as Gemini, OA, and PA have different degrees of freight rate adjustments. For example, in the Gemini alliance, Maersk's opening price from Shanghai to Rotterdam in the 33rd week decreased by $100/FEU compared with the 32nd week [7] 3.3 Demand Side - US imports: In June, the total US import container volume was 2,381,063 TEU, a year - on - year decrease of 2.1%. The import volume from different countries and regions showed different trends. For example, the import volume from China was 761,585 TEU, a year - on - year decrease of 24.9% [29] - Asian exports: The container trade volume between Asia and Europe, North America, and other regions showed different seasonal trends. For example, in May, Asia's container exports to Europe were 1.81 million TEU, a month - on - month increase of 10.1% and a year - on - year increase of 16.0% [34][43] 3.4 Supply Side - European line shipping schedules: The weekly shipping capacity in August was slightly revised up, and the weekly average shipping capacity in September was also slightly revised up, with changes in ship schedules such as the addition of overtime ships and changes in the status of some voyages [54] - Dynamic shipping capacity: The speed of 12,000 - 16,999 TEU and 17,000 + TEU container fleets remained volatile at high levels. The number of idle 12,000 - 16,999 TEU container fleets increased by 1 ship compared with last week [60][61] - Turnover efficiency: The congestion situation of container ships in ports around the world, including China, the UK, Europe, North America, etc., showed different trends [66][69][72] - Static shipping capacity: In the past three months, major liner companies have received new ships of different sizes. From August to December, major liner companies are expected to receive 28 new 12,000 - 16,999 TEU container ships and 5 new 17,000 + TEU container ships [82][87]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the transportation industry, suggesting a focus on the potential for price increases in the express delivery sector and the valuation recovery in the logistics sector [3]. Core Insights - The express delivery industry is expected to see a price increase in South China, which may lead to a recovery in industry valuations due to reduced price competition driven by "anti-involution" policies [7][23]. - The shipping sector is currently experiencing weak overall market conditions, with a focus on OPEC+ production plans and the potential for price recovery in the second half of the year [16]. - Infrastructure assets in Hong Kong are seen as having room for valuation improvement, particularly in the context of a declining interest rate environment [19]. - The aviation sector is witnessing a recovery in passenger traffic, but domestic ticket prices are experiencing a significant year-on-year decline [25]. Summary by Sections Shipping - The shipping market is currently weak, with freight rates for major routes declining. The SCFI index for the East America route dropped by 7.5% to $3,126 per FEU [11]. - OPEC+ is expected to approve an increase in production by 548,000 barrels per day in September, which may influence shipping rates positively in the latter half of the year [14][16]. - The demand for dry bulk shipping is fluctuating, with iron ore and grain transport demand decreasing, while coal imports remain strong [16]. Infrastructure - As of June 2025, the national port cargo throughput reached 1.56 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, while container throughput grew by 4.7% [50]. - The report highlights the stable performance of leading highway assets, suggesting a dividend yield returning to around 4% [19]. - The CR450 high-speed train is expected to enhance operational capacity significantly once it enters commercial service [18]. Express Delivery - The express delivery sector is projected to maintain a growth rate of over 20% in 2024, with a 19.3% increase in business volume in the first half of 2025 [20][23]. - The industry is experiencing a shift towards price stabilization due to "anti-involution" measures, with potential price increases expected in August [23]. - Major players like ZTO Express and YTO Express are recommended for investment due to their market positioning and growth potential [23]. Aviation - Passenger traffic in the civil aviation sector has shown a week-on-week increase of 3.1%, but domestic ticket prices have seen a year-on-year decline of 9.5% [24][25]. - The report emphasizes the importance of "anti-involution" policies in stabilizing the aviation market and improving valuations [25]. - Key airline stocks recommended include Air China and Southern Airlines, with a focus on their recovery potential [25]. Logistics - The logistics sector is seeing a slight decrease in air freight prices, with the TAC Shanghai outbound air freight price index down by 3.8% year-on-year [26]. - China National Freight is highlighted for its potential non-operating income from asset sales, making it a recommended stock [26].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the express delivery sector, driven by anti-involution policies leading to price increases during peak seasons, with expectations of sustained price increases exceeding initial forecasts [2][21]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the Chinese new ship orders rebounded to 75% in July, signaling a recovery in the shipbuilding sector, with Chinese shipyards outperforming their Japanese and Korean counterparts [2][21]. - The report emphasizes the potential for regional collaboration in the express delivery sector, particularly in major grain-producing areas like Guangdong, as the government aims to eliminate price disparities [2]. - The report suggests that the shipping market is experiencing increased volatility due to geopolitical factors, including U.S. tariffs and sanctions on Iran and Russia, which may alter shipping trade routes [2][21]. Summary by Sections Express Delivery - The express delivery sector is expected to see price increases as the peak season approaches, with a focus on companies like Jitu Express, Zhongtong Express, and Yunda [2]. - The report notes that the transition from the off-peak to peak season in August and September will likely lead to price increases that are difficult to reverse [2]. Shipping and Shipbuilding - In July, new ship orders in China returned to 75%, indicating a recovery in the shipbuilding industry, with Chinese shipyards expected to outperform their Japanese and Korean counterparts [2][21]. - The report recommends companies such as China Shipbuilding, China Heavy Industry, and Sumida, while also highlighting the potential impact of geopolitical events on shipping routes [2][21]. Oil and Freight Rates - The report discusses fluctuations in oil prices and their impact on freight rates, noting that VLCC rates have shown signs of stabilization after a decline [2]. - The report indicates that the average MR freight rate increased by 2% to $19,515 per day, reflecting a relatively stable market [2]. Air Transport - The report suggests that the aviation sector is poised for recovery, with the potential for improved profitability as supply constraints and increased passenger volumes are expected to support airline revenues [2]. - Companies such as China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are highlighted as key players in the aviation sector [2]. Rail and Road Transport - The report notes that rail freight volumes and highway truck traffic remain resilient, with steady growth expected in these sectors [2]. - The report identifies two main investment themes in the highway sector: high dividend yields and potential value management catalysts [2].

薛鹤翔、柴玉荣（薛鹤翔系申银万国期货研究所所长、中国首席经济学家论坛成员） + 摘要 Ø 今年由于受到特朗普贸易关税的影响，集运欧线运价整体呈现出"中枢下移但波动放大"的显著特征，虽然运价水平较2024年回 落，但其季节性波动规律依然较为清晰。当前，集运欧线现货运价再一次来到了旺转淡的拐点。通常情况下集运欧线运价都会呈 现较为明显的季节性特征，本质上源于国际海运贸易需求的阶段性波动和我国的出口节奏。 Ø 从五年走势中可以提炼出两个重要规律：一是外部冲击会显著改变淡季的深度和节奏，如2021年港口拥堵缓冲了跌势；二是旺 季高度与淡季跌幅存在正相关性，即旺季冲高越剧烈，淡季回调往往越深（2021年除外），这对预判淡季行情具有参考价值。此 外，船公司的运力调控策略也在不断进化，通过空班和航速调整来平滑运价波动。回到当下，7月上旬以来集运欧线运价逐渐趋 于平顶，马士基在第32周开启降价，至鹿特丹大柜报价2900美元，环比第31周下降100美元，第33周继续调降大柜运价100美元， 部分船司已开始跟降，运价基本确认进入淡季。此轮欧线旺季见顶于8月上旬，以马士基为计算基准的话，对应大柜在3000美元 左右。参考前文往年欧 ...

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the "Changhang Huoyun 006," the first pure methanol-powered cargo ship in the Yangtze River Basin, represents a significant advancement in green shipping technology and aims to reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs in the shipping industry [1][2]. Group 1: Ship Specifications and Features - The "Changhang Huoyun 006" is a 130-meter methanol-powered standard dry bulk carrier with a maximum cargo capacity of 9,600 tons and a range of 3,000 kilometers [1]. - It is equipped with a high-power methanol medium-speed engine developed by China Shipbuilding Group, featuring independent intellectual property rights, and can achieve a methanol replacement rate of up to 95% [1]. - The ship is designed with five intelligent functions, including navigation assistance, crew behavior monitoring, main and auxiliary engine health management, online energy consumption monitoring, and onboard data integration [1]. Group 2: Environmental Impact and Cost Efficiency - Utilizing green methanol can lead to a 95% reduction in carbon emissions, with each methanol fuel medium-speed engine capable of reducing over 5,000 tons of carbon annually [1]. - The ship can also reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 60% and sulfur oxide emissions by up to 99% [1]. - Methanol fuel costs are only 30% to 40% of diesel prices, allowing the ship to save approximately 20% in annual fuel expenses compared to traditional powered vessels [2]. Group 3: Operational Plans - The "Changhang Huoyun 006" is expected to commence operations by the end of September 2023, serving the Shanghai to Chongqing route [3].

Economic Overview - The overall state of the U.S. economy is perceived as good, although some experts predict a recession due to rising tariffs impacting businesses and consumers [1][2] - The unemployment rate remains low, but significant signs of a fractured job market are emerging, with a notable decline in job creation [7][9] Trade and Tariffs - Recent trade agreements have set tariffs at 15% with the EU, but ongoing negotiations with China have not yielded a formal agreement, maintaining uncertainty in trade relations [2][4] - The Trump administration's new tariffs, including over 15% on various trade partners, have created shockwaves in global markets, with record tariff revenues exceeding $29 billion reported [6][12] Corporate Performance - Major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta have reported strong earnings, contributing to a surge in stock market performance, with Microsoft briefly surpassing a market capitalization of $4 trillion [5] - However, UPS has declined to provide financial forecasts for the remainder of the year, raising concerns about the impact of the trade war on corporate performance [5] Employment Data - The revised employment report indicates a significant drop in job creation, with only 73,000 jobs added in July, leading to an average of just 35,000 jobs per month over the past three months [7] - Despite the low job creation numbers, the unemployment rate remains at 4.2%, attributed in part to immigration policies affecting the labor force [7][8] Political and Economic Implications - The White House has welcomed the decline in foreign-born workers, suggesting a shift towards a more stable domestic workforce [8] - The political influence on statistical agencies and the Federal Reserve is raising concerns among economists, with potential implications for economic credibility and policy decisions [10][12]

Core Viewpoint - The company, COSCO Shipping Development Co., Ltd., is undergoing significant changes in its corporate governance structure, including a reduction in registered capital and the cancellation of the supervisory board, which reflects a strategic shift in its operational framework [1][2][3]. Company Announcements - COSCO Shipping Development's board approved several resolutions, including a reduction in registered capital by 216,682,794 shares, bringing the total registered capital down to RMB 13,356,617,112 [1][3]. - The company has repurchased and canceled 219,321,500 shares since February 1, 2023, and has issued an additional 2,638,706 shares due to stock option exercises [1]. - The company plans to build 10 bulk carriers of 210,000 tons and lease them to COSCO Shipping Bulk Transport Co., Ltd., with an annual rent of up to RMB 6,380 million per vessel [3][5]. - COSCO Shipping Development intends to construct 4 asphalt carriers of 9,000 tons, with a unit cost of RMB 201.5 million for domestic and foreign trade vessels [3]. - The company will also engage in a sale-leaseback transaction for a 27,100 cubic meter QC-Max LNG vessel, with a purchase price not exceeding USD 36.069 million [3]. Corporate Governance Changes - The company plans to abolish the supervisory board and amend various governance documents, including the Articles of Association and rules for shareholder and board meetings, in compliance with the new Company Law effective from July 1, 2024 [2]. - The company will change its registered address to the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and appoint the chairman as the legal representative [2]. - The board will include at least three independent non-executive directors, with one being a professional accountant [2]. Leadership Changes - Non-executive director Liang Yanfeng has resigned due to age-related reasons, effective immediately upon submission of his resignation [3][4]. - Liang Yanfeng's departure will not affect the minimum number of board members or the company's normal operations [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints - In the fifth week of July, futures sentiment cooled down, and spot prices mostly had small month - on - month declines, but prices were still higher than at the end of June. Food prices reversed from a decline to an increase. Container shipping prices continued to fall, and port cargo volume decreased month - on - month but remained high year - on - year. In the industrial sector, the incremental measures from the Politburo meeting in July were slightly weaker than expected, causing futures sentiment to cool and investment product prices to decline. In the investment sector, typhoon and rainfall affected construction activities, leading to a continued decline in cement prices. In the real estate sector, the end - of - month sales rush for new homes was evident, while second - hand home sales continued to decline, in line with seasonality [4][34]. - For the bond market, short - term implementation of anti - involution policies, price transmission, and the impact of production control on industrial growth are worthy of attention. "Broad credit" disturbances may increase compared to July. Externally, the results of China - US economic and trade negotiations were in line with expectations, and the market reaction was muted. Export resilience remains, but its elasticity is decreasing, and the weakening of "rush exports" may gradually materialize. Internally, the strong futures market last week driven by major infrastructure projects and "anti - involution" led to spot price increases. This week, futures sentiment cooled, and spot demand weakened due to weather conditions. Although industrial product prices generally corrected, they were still higher than before July. In the future, price increase elasticity may be limited in the short term, but the recovery trend is hard to disprove, which may support equity sentiment. Urban renewal may accelerate, and the implementation of policy - based financial instruments is expected. August is the policy effect verification stage, increasing the importance of data observation [4][35]. Summary by Directory Inflation - related - Food prices reversed from a decline to an increase. The wholesale price index of 200 agricultural products and the wholesale price index of basket products increased by 0.05% and 0.03% month - on - month respectively. The average wholesale price of pork decreased by 0.84% month - on - month, while vegetable prices rose, and the decline in fruit prices narrowed [4][10]. Import - Export related - Container shipping prices continued to decline. The CCFI index decreased by 2.3% month - on - month, and the SCFI decreased by 2.6% month - on - month. From July 21st to July 27th, port container throughput and cargo throughput decreased by 6.5% and 4.3% month - on - month respectively, but increased by 11.5% and 13.3% year - on - year. The BDI index decreased by 3.1% month - on - month, and the CDFI index increased by 0.2% month - on - month [12]. Industrial related - The price of thermal coal continued to rise. The price of thermal coal (Q5500) at Qinhuangdao Port increased by 1.4% month - on - month with a narrowing increase. The price of rebar reversed from an increase to a decrease, with a 0.26% month - on - month decline in spot price. The apparent demand for rebar decreased by 6.1% month - on - month, and the year - on - year decline widened to 5.7%. Copper prices decreased month - on - month, affected by the Fed's cautious attitude towards interest rate cuts and the strengthening of the US dollar. Glass prices also reversed from an increase to a decrease as futures market sentiment cooled [14][18][19]. Investment related - Cement prices continued to weaken, with a 1.40% month - on - month decline in the national cement price index and a narrowing decline. In the real estate sector, from July 25th to July 31st, the transaction area of new homes in 30 cities increased by 25% month - on - month but decreased by 15.4% year - on - year. The transaction area of second - hand homes in 17 cities decreased by 4.6% month - on - month but increased by 5.1% year - on - year [20][29]. Consumption - From July 1st to July 27th, passenger car retail sales decreased by 19% month - on - month compared to the same period in June but increased by 9% year - on - year. From July 21st to July 27th, retail sales decreased by 30% month - on - month and increased by 5% year - on - year. Brent and WTI crude oil prices increased by 1.8% and 3.3% month - on - month respectively, boosted by factors such as a trade agreement between the US and Europe and supply - side constraints [30].

Core Viewpoint - DorianG reported significant underperformance in Q1 FY2026, with adjusted EPS of $0.27, missing the analyst target of $0.74, and GAAP revenue of $84.2 million, down $30.1 million year-over-year, reflecting pressures from lower shipping rates, reduced vessel availability, and increased operating expenses [1][2]. Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for Q1 FY26 was $0.27, a decline of 78.6% from $1.26 in Q1 FY25 [2] - GAAP revenue was $84.2 million, down 26.4% from the previous year [2] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 50.6% to $38.6 million [2] - Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate fell to $39,726 per day, down 20.9% from $50,243 in Q1 FY25 [2] - Available vessel days decreased by 7.7%, from 2,260 in Q1 FY25 to 2,086 in Q1 FY26 [5] Operational Challenges - Revenue decline attributed to lower TCE rates and fewer available vessel days due to a heavy drydocking schedule [5] - General and administrative expenses surged by 62.2% year-over-year, primarily due to increased employee bonuses [6] - Vessel operating expenses rose by 7.0% to $21.9 million, driven by costs associated with drydocking and maintenance [6] Market Conditions - The Baltic Exchange LPG Index averaged $63.50 per metric ton in Q1 FY26, down from $72.67 in Q1 FY25, indicating lower freight rates [7] - Freight rate volatility and rerouted LPG trade flows due to U.S.-China tariffs and Middle East conflicts contributed to uncertainty in the market [7] Strategic Focus - DorianG operates a fleet of 26 modern Very Large Gas Carriers, focusing on fleet management, environmental compliance, and strategic partnerships [3] - The company is committed to maintaining a young, fuel-efficient fleet with emission-reducing technology [4] - The Helios Pool partnership represents approximately 97% of DorianG's revenues for FY2025, central to its business model [9] Future Outlook - Management did not provide formal financial guidance for the next quarter or full year but indicated a positive outlook for bookings early in Q2 FY26 [11] - Investors should monitor the company's ability to manage costs and scheduled drydockings, which will impact vessel availability and day rates [12]