1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the shipping and port industry is "Positive" [2] 2. Core View of the Report - The overall performance of throughput is stable, so the "Positive" rating for the shipping and port sector is maintained [7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1 Overview: National Import - Export Volume and Cargo Throughput - **Import - Export Volume**: In May 2025, the national import - export volume reached 3.81 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.75%. From January to May 2025, it reached 17.94 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.5%. The import volume in May was 1.53 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 1.76%, and from January to May it was 7.28 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 3.8%. The export volume in May was 2.28 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 6.04%, and from January to May it was 10.67 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 7.2% [14] - **Cargo Throughput**: In May 2025, the cargo throughput of national coastal ports was 10.07 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 3.65%. From January to May 2025, it was 47.10 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 2.3%. The foreign - trade cargo throughput in May was 4.28 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.27%, and from January to May it was 20.30 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.5% [30] 3.2 Container: Container Shipping Freight Rates and Container Throughput - **Freight Rates**: On June 27, 2025, CCFI closed at 1369.34 points, a year - on - year decrease of 25.14% and a month - on - month increase of 2% compared to June 20, 2025. SCFI closed at 1861.51 points, a year - on - year decrease of 46.44% and a month - on - month decrease of 0.43% compared to June 20, 2025. The PDCI on June 20, 2025, was 1105 points, a year - on - year increase of 24.16% and a month - on - month decrease of 1.78% compared to June 13, 2025 [36][38] - **Throughput**: From January to May 2025, the container throughput of national coastal ports was 125.52 million TEUs, a year - on - year increase of 7.7% [42] 3.3 Liquid Bulk: Oil Shipping Freight Rates and Crude Oil Throughput - **Freight Rates**: On June 27, 2025, BDTI closed at 1002 points, a year - on - year decrease of 12.87% and a month - on - month decrease of 4.93% compared to June 20, 2025. BCTI closed at 613 points, a year - on - year decrease of 26.5% and a month - on - month decrease of 13.42% compared to June 20, 2025 [44] - **Crude Oil Import and Throughput**: From January to May 2025, the crude oil import volume was 230 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.3%. The throughput of major crude oil receiving port enterprises was 164 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 7.15% [52][59] 3.4 Dry Bulk: Bulk Shipping Freight Rates and Iron Ore, Coal Throughput - **Freight Rates**: On June 27, 2025, BDI closed at 1521 points, a year - on - year decrease of 25.8% and a month - on - month decrease of 9.95% compared to June 20, 2025 [61] - **Iron Ore**: On June 25, 2025, the port iron ore inventory was 132 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 6.86%. From January to May 2025, the iron ore throughput of major iron ore receiving port enterprises was 569 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.91% [63][67] - **Coal**: On June 27, 2025, the coal inventory in northern ports was 28 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 4.36%. From January to May 2025, the coal throughput of major northern coal - shipping port enterprises was 272 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 4.19% [68][76] 3.5 Key Port Listed Companies' Monthly Throughput - **Performance**: In May 2025 and from January to May 2025, the cargo and container throughputs of companies such as Shanghai Port Group, Ningbo Port, China Merchants Port, Beibu Gulf Port, and Guangzhou Port are presented showing different growth rates [80]

Core Viewpoint - Tianjin Port reported a steady growth in cargo throughput and revenue for the year 2024, with plans for significant capital investment in 2025 to enhance its operations and infrastructure [1][4][8]. Group 1: Operational Performance - In 2024, Tianjin Port achieved a cargo throughput of 453 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.80%, exceeding the annual target of 448 million tons by 101.12% [3]. - The container throughput reached 20.47 million TEU, up 2.25% from the previous year, and completed 99.08% of the annual target of 20.66 million TEU [3]. - The company reported an operating revenue of 8.982 billion yuan, a 3.13% increase year-on-year, surpassing the annual budget of 11 billion yuan [4]. Group 2: Profitability by Cargo Type - The net profit for the container segment was 434 million yuan, while the dry bulk segment achieved a net profit of 486 million yuan, and the liquid bulk segment reported a net profit of 38 million yuan for 2024 [5]. Group 3: Capital Expenditure Plans - The company planned an investment of 1.454 billion yuan for 2024, achieving a completion rate of 76.23%, with an expected fixed asset investment of 2.374 billion yuan for 2025 [8]. Group 4: Smart Port Development - In 2024, the company advanced its smart port initiatives, achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency through AI and automation, and implemented a comprehensive digital transformation [9]. Group 5: Customer and Revenue Structure - The top five customers accounted for 39.73% of the annual sales, primarily driven by coal trading activities [10]. Group 6: Pricing Strategy - The company adheres to a transparent pricing model based on regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance and competitiveness through differentiated pricing strategies [11]. Group 7: Impact of Trade Relations - The company noted that the impact of US-China trade tensions on its cargo structure is limited, and it plans to enhance service efficiency and expand key shipping routes [12]. Group 8: Cash Dividend Policy - The company has a strong track record of cash dividends, having distributed a total of 4.8 billion yuan over 29 years, with a planned dividend of 301 million yuan for 2024 [13].

Core Insights - Wuhan Port is a significant logistics hub with a planned 80-kilometer port cluster along the Yangtze River, connecting to global trade [1] - The port consists of nine districts, with Yangluo Port serving as the core for container transshipment and multimodal transport [5][9] - By 2024, the core port area is expected to handle 2.381 million TEUs, with a capacity to support 5.5 million China-Europe freight trains [6] Port Districts Overview - Yangluo Port: Core hub for container transshipment, supporting national strategies and logistics hub development [9] - Economic Development Port and Jiangxia Port: Support ports focusing on roll-on/roll-off transport for automobiles [9] - Baihushan Port: Handles liquid bulk cargo, serving the chemical industry [9] - Main City Port: Develops passenger terminal systems for river cruises and urban water transport [9] - Dongxihu Port: Connects with the Wujiashan Railway Center for iron-water intermodal transport [9] - Qingshan Port: Primarily transports metal ores and bulk cargo, supporting the port industry [9] Future Development Plans - Wuhan Port aims to transition from an inland port to an international comprehensive hub by 2035, enhancing its role in the logistics supply chain [6] - The port is set to develop 315 planned berths, achieving an annual throughput capacity of 280 million tons, with container handling levels approaching coastal ports [6] - The integration of the Yangtze Economic Belt and the Belt and Road Initiative will enhance global connectivity through this inland port [6]