Core Insights - The Shanghai government is focused on achieving its annual economic growth targets and ensuring a strong finish for the year and the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1] - The establishment of a national blockchain network hub in Shanghai is seen as crucial for enhancing the quality of shipping and trade [2] Group 1: Economic Performance - Since October, Shanghai's economy has shown resilience, maintaining progress despite pressures [1] - Various departments and districts are urged to intensify efforts to achieve growth, reduce declines, and fill gaps to meet year-end targets [1] - Emphasis is placed on supporting key industries and enterprises, particularly in the service sector and major industrial groups [1] Group 2: Blockchain Development - The meeting approved measures to promote blockchain's role in enhancing high-quality shipping and trade [2] - The initiative aims to integrate the real economy with the digital economy and support the establishment of a unified national market [2] - The focus is on leveraging the advantages of blockchain technology, such as traceability and anti-tampering, to streamline policy implementation and enhance efficiency [2] Group 3: Policy and Coordination - There is a call for coordinated efforts between the city and districts, as well as between government and enterprises, to provide targeted support for key companies [1] - The government aims to optimize policy evaluation and enhance the precision and effectiveness of its measures [1] - Planning for the transition from this year's goals to next year's initiatives is emphasized to ensure a solid foundation for the "15th Five-Year Plan" [1]

中国（湖南）自由贸易试验区提供 湖南自贸试验区岳阳片区立足长江内支线转关业态实际和企业诉求，创新引入第三方机构，推行成本计 算法核算内河运费，破解了国内进口企业因无法提供内河段运费凭证而难以从转关货物完税价格中扣 除，导致进口税负高于沿海外贸企业的难题。 一、主要做法 （一）科学计算内河段运费成本。 传统模式下，进口转关货物水运到内河港口一般采取到岸价格模式（CIF），根据国家规定内河段运费 应从完税价格扣除，但因为缺少规范准确的计算方法，无法将国际段与内河段运费以客观量化的数据区 分开来，导致内河段运费也需缴纳各项税费。 （二）创新简化申报方式。 传统模式下，收货人必须逐票提供内河段运费凭证，海关才能逐票考虑予以剔除，手续复杂，程序较为 繁琐。海关部门参考第三方会计事务所出具的咨询报告，科学统一确定上海到岳阳段内河运费成本，收 货人在报关单杂费栏申报扣除即可，简化了申报流程。同时，海关部门制定申报操作指引，明确CIF贸 易方式下单证资料填写、申报系统录入等具体操作方法，为企业申报提供便利。 （三）加强全过程监管。 一是申报前实行告知承诺制，进口收货人对提供的资料出具真实性承诺书。二是强化现场核查，对违反 承 ...

Group 1 - The first temporary arbitration case under the revised "Shanghai International Commercial Maritime Temporary Arbitration Promotion Measures" was held at the North Bund International Legal Service Port, involving a shipping company and a trading company over an international container transport contract dispute [1] - The case was resolved in 4 weeks, demonstrating the efficiency of temporary arbitration compared to traditional litigation, which can take 1.5 to 2 years or longer [1] - The trading company representative highlighted the cost savings and efficiency of temporary arbitration, which significantly optimizes the business environment [1] Group 2 - The North Bund Arbitration Service Center was inaugurated alongside the opening of the North Bund International Legal Service Port, featuring shared arbitration facilities and temporary arbitration services [2] - The center has published the "North Bund Temporary Arbitration Service Guidelines (Trial)" and a comprehensive service manual, which includes a list of recommended arbitrators and secretaries trained specifically for this purpose [2] - The shared arbitration court is equipped with advanced technology to support arbitration proceedings, including audio-video systems and translation services [2] Group 3 - The Hongkou District is collaborating with various arbitration, shipping, insurance, and freight forwarding institutions to promote more temporary arbitration practice cases in specific industries [3] - The North Bund International Legal Service Port aims to integrate mediation, arbitration, and court services to facilitate cross-border commercial dispute resolution [3]

Core Insights - The Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone has achieved a significant increase in import and export value, reaching 261.37 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year growth of 11.5%, making it the leading free trade zone in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, accounting for over 60% of the total import and export value in the region [1] - The zone has been recognized for its trade facilitation innovations, ranking first in the national free trade zone innovation index for four consecutive years [1] Group 1: Trade and Economic Performance - The total import and export value of the Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone has increased from 71.2 billion yuan in 2015 to 536.7 billion yuan in 2024, expanding 6.5 times [1] - The Qianhai Free Trade Zone has implemented innovative measures such as "one-time inspection, one-time certification, and integrated passage," enhancing the efficiency of cross-border goods clearance [1] Group 2: Smart Port and Customs Innovations - Shenzhen Customs has focused on smart port upgrades and implemented AI-based intelligent supervision, significantly reducing inspection times for imported fruits and hazardous materials by 30% and 50% respectively [2] - The foreign trade container throughput at the Shenzhen Shekou Port exceeded 8.19 million TEUs in the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.7% [2] Group 3: New Business Models and International Competitiveness - The "Bonded+" new foreign trade model has emerged, with the Qianhai Comprehensive Bonded Zone facilitating various aircraft leasing businesses valued at approximately 550 million yuan [3] - Siemens has successfully completed nearly 2,000 repairs of MRI coils at its bonded repair center in Qianhai, with a total import and export value of approximately 9.3 million USD for MRI components [3] Group 4: Trade Relations with Hong Kong - The Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone has strengthened trade relations with Hong Kong, with imports and exports to Hong Kong reaching 59.24 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a remarkable year-on-year growth of 90.2% [4] - Hong Kong has become the largest trading partner of the Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone, accounting for 22.7% of the total import and export value, an increase of nearly 10 percentage points [4]

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China announced innovative structural monetary policy tools in Shanghai, including the launch of blockchain-based credit refinancing for shipping trade and expansion of carbon reduction support tools [1] - The global merchant fleet's asset size exceeded $3 trillion in 2023, with a ship financing leasing penetration rate of only 18%, significantly lower than the 40% in the aviation industry [1] - RWA (Real World Asset tokenization) serves as a bridge between traditional assets and the crypto economy, providing new solutions for industry pain points through smart contracts [1] Group 2 - Major industry players like COSCO Shipping, CMA CGM, DP World, and Port of Singapore Authority announced the development of blockchain solutions for the maritime industry as early as 2018 [2] - The blockchain credit refinancing business is expected to be promoted nationwide, facilitating more efficient financing services for foreign trade enterprises and promoting the development of the shipping trade industry [2] Group 3 - COSCO Shipping Technology is collaborating with Circle to build a shipping financial blockchain for real-time settlement of global shipping fees in USDC, positioning it as a core strategic vehicle for digital finance [3] - COSCO Shipping Holdings is involved in the operation of GSBN (Global Shipping Business Network), which aims to support trustworthy transactions and seamless cooperation among global trade participants through blockchain technology [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the transportation sector, with specific buy recommendations for several airlines and logistics companies [2][3]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the ongoing recovery in the aviation sector, driven by increasing passenger demand and favorable pricing dynamics, particularly during the peak travel season [4][5]. - The logistics and express delivery sectors are expected to undergo significant transformation due to advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, which could enhance operational efficiency and service delivery [5][6]. Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - The report highlights the strong performance of airlines such as Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, which are expected to benefit from rising passenger volumes and improved load factors [2][11]. - The logistics sector is seeing a surge in express delivery volumes, with a reported 41.47 billion packages collected in the week of May 19-25, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.42% [5][6]. Operational Tracking - The report provides detailed operational metrics for major airlines, indicating a positive trend in available seat kilometers (ASK) and revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) across the sector, with notable increases in passenger load factors [4][14]. - The logistics sector's performance is also tracked, showing a significant increase in both collection and delivery volumes, which are expected to continue growing due to favorable consumption policies [5][6]. Airline Data Tracking - Specific airlines are highlighted for their operational efficiency and market positioning, with metrics showing improvements in ASK and RPK, alongside rising load factors, indicating a robust recovery trajectory [4][14]. - The report notes that the average load factor for major airlines is above 80%, suggesting strong demand and effective capacity management [4][14]. Shipping Data Tracking - The report indicates a rise in shipping rates, with the SCFI index reaching 2072.71 points, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 30.68% [5][6]. - The report anticipates a seasonal increase in shipping demand, driven by factors such as replenishment needs and peak shipping seasons, which could lead to further price increases [5][6]. Logistics Data Tracking - The report tracks logistics performance, noting a significant increase in freight volumes across various transport modes, including road and rail, with a cumulative freight volume of 2.71 billion tons reported [5][6]. - The express delivery sector is highlighted for its resilience, with ongoing growth in package volumes supported by government consumption-boosting policies [5][6].