ATHENS, Greece, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today the official results of its 2025 Annual General Meeting, held on July 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. local time in Washington, DC, USA. The following proposals were approved by the Company's shareholders: Mr. George Taniskidis and Mr. Apostolos Tamvakakis were re-elected as Cl ...

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Group 1: Yara International ASA - Yara International ASA (YARIY) is a global provider of fertilizers and industrial solutions [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 and a Value Score of A [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 10.1% over the last 60 days [1] - Yara has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.26, significantly lower than the industry average of 17.60 [1] Group 2: COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd. - COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd. (CICOY) operates in container shipping and terminal operations [2] - The company holds a Zacks Rank of 1 and a Value Score of A [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has risen by 7.4% over the last 60 days [2] - COSCO SHIPPING has a P/E ratio of 6.75, compared to the industry average of 16.10 [2] Group 3: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited - Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FRFHF) is involved in property and casualty insurance and investment management services [3] - The company carries a Zacks Rank of 1 and a Value Score of A [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 14.4% over the last 60 days [3] - Fairfax Financial has a P/E ratio of 8.84, lower than the industry average of 10.80 [3]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or specific securities Core Insights - Government bond issuance remained strong in June, reaching approximately 1.4 trillion yuan, with net government bond issuance at 50% of the full-year quota approved in March, indicating a faster pace than in recent years [7][9][16] - Container shipping from China to the US saw a significant increase in June, with tonnage averaging 41% higher than May and 19% higher than a year ago, suggesting a recovery in trade activity [7][28] - New home sales in 30 major cities fell by 8.6% year-on-year in June, indicating a contraction in the housing market, while secondary home sales also declined by 2.1% year-on-year [7][45] - Auto retail sales rose by 24% year-on-year for the first three weeks of June, with new energy vehicle (NEV) sales increasing by 38% year-on-year, reflecting a positive trend in consumer demand [7][45] Government Bond Issuance and Liquidity Operations - Overall government bond issuance in June was strong, with a total of 1.4-1.5 trillion yuan, maintaining a solid pace despite a moderation in special CGB issuance [9][16] - Year-to-date CGB issuance reached 51% of the full-year target, while special LGB issuance accounted for 49% of its full-year target [16][18] - Liquidity injections through MLF and OMOs were recorded, stabilizing CGB yields around 1.65% [9][16] Shipping and Logistics - The deadweight tonnage of departing container ships increased by 9.4% year-on-year in June, indicating a robust export growth [35] - The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) rose significantly, with increases of 39% to USEC and 28% to USWC compared to the end of May [35][36] Housing, Consumption, and Production - The decline in new home sales and secondary home sales suggests ongoing weakness in the housing market, with confidence indices remaining subdued [45][46] - Mixed operating rates were observed across various sectors, with increases in all-steel tire and petroleum plants, while semi-steel tire plants showed little change [45][46] Food and Commodity Prices - Agricultural food prices increased by 0.2% year-on-year in June, while pork wholesale prices dropped by 16.3% year-on-year, reflecting a high base effect from the previous year [78][79] - Commodity prices showed mixed trends, with increases in copper and aluminum prices, while cement and steel rebar prices declined [78][79]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The freight rate has likely reached its peak as Maersk and MSC have kept their freight rates unchanged in the second half of July. The EC2510 contract can be sold for hedging at high prices during the freight rate decline [4][5]. - The supply of the US - bound routes has rapidly recovered, and the freight rates from Shanghai to the East and West coasts of the US have dropped from their highs. The freight rates on the Shanghai - Europe route are still uncertain as to when they will peak, and the settlement price of the EC2508 contract is the arithmetic average of SCFIS on August 11th, 18th, and 25th [2][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs I. Futures Prices - As of July 4, 2025, the total open interest of all container shipping index European route futures contracts was 83,240 lots, and the single - day trading volume was 39,157 lots. The closing prices of EC2602, EC2604, EC2506, EC2508, EC2510, and EC2512 contracts were 1338.70, 1172.90, 1319.90, 1896.90, 1363.90, and 1538.70 respectively [6]. II. Spot Prices - Online quotes for different shipping companies on the Shanghai - Rotterdam route vary. For example, Maersk's price for the 29th week from Shanghai to Rotterdam is 1785/2990. The SCFI (Shanghai - Europe) price announced on June 27th was 2030.00 US dollars/TEU, and the SCFIS (Shanghai - Europe) on July 1st was 2123.24 points [1][6]. III. Container Ship Capacity Supply - In 2025, it is still a big year for container ship deliveries. As of now, 135 container ships have been delivered, with a total capacity of 1.069 million TEU. The weekly average capacity on the Shanghai - European base port route in July was 261,900 TEU, and in August it was 269,900 TEU. There were 8 blank sailings in July and 2 in August [3][7]. IV. Supply Chain - Geopolitical events in Israel may affect the shipping market. The supply and demand of the US - bound routes have both increased, and the capacity has been rapidly restored. The congestion situation of container ships globally and the passage of ships through major canals such as the Suez, Panama, and around the Cape of Good Hope are also factors affecting the supply chain [2]. V. Demand and European Economy - The demand on the China - US route has increased rapidly after the reduction of Sino - US tariffs. The industrial production index, import and export data, consumer confidence index, and retail sales data of the EU 27 countries are important factors affecting the demand for shipping [2].

Company Overview - Euroseas Ltd. is an owner and operator of container carrier vessels, providing seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes [1] - The company was established on May 5, 2005, under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, consolidating the ship-owning interests of the Pittas family, which has been in the shipping business for over 140 years [4] - Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA and operates in the container shipping market [4] Fleet and Operations - Euroseas operates a fleet of 22 vessels, which includes 15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships, with a total cargo capacity of 67,494 TEU [4] - The company employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements [4] - After the delivery of two intermediate containership newbuildings in the fourth quarter of 2027, the fleet will consist of 24 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 76,094 TEU [4] Shareholder Information - An annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for July 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of Seward & Kissel LLP in Washington, DC [1] - Shareholders of record as of June 25, 2025, are entitled to receive notice of and vote at the Annual Meeting [2] - The company's Proxy Statement and annual report on Form 20-F, which includes audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, are available on the company's website [2]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the transportation industry or specific companies within it. Core Insights - The report indicates a potential softening in freight trends from China to the US, with a sequential decrease of -4% in laden vessels and -7% in TEUs, suggesting that the anticipated surge in trade may be less robust than previously expected [1][5][21] - Container rates have dropped significantly, with a recent decline of -39% week-over-week, indicating a possible decrease in demand following the surge in imports from China [5][36] - The report outlines two potential scenarios for 2025: a pull-forward surge in trade ahead of a 90-day tariff pause or a continued slowdown in activity due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs [6][7] Summary by Sections Tariff Impact and Freight Trends - High-frequency data shows a decline in inbound traffic from China, with laden vessels down -4% and TEUs down -7% sequentially [1][5][21] - Container rates have decreased sharply, reflecting a potential drop in demand post-surge [5][36] - The report notes that while weekly data can be volatile, a multi-week analysis can provide insights into tariff-related trends [3][13] Trade Volume Analysis - June saw an estimated increase of ~$3 billion in imports year-over-year, following a surge of $4 billion in April and a drop of $3 billion in May, highlighting the volatility in trade flows [5][65] - Planned TEUs into the Port of Los Angeles increased by +14% sequentially, but forecasts indicate a potential drop-off in the coming weeks [39][41] Future Scenarios and Economic Outlook - The report presents three possible scenarios for transport stocks, ranging from a significant pull-forward in demand to a potential economic downturn affecting freight volumes [11][12] - Analysts have recently upgraded truckers, citing a reduced probability of recession and resilient consumer spending [11][12] Container and Vessel Trends - The report tracks weekly data on laden container vessels and TEUs, noting a recent sequential decrease after a period of growth [21][26] - The analysis indicates that while vessels from Asia excluding Mainland China remain positive, those from Mainland China have turned negative [27][28] Port Activity and Logistics - Major Chinese ports reported a +6% week-over-week increase in throughput, indicating some recovery in port activity [32][34] - The report highlights that intermodal traffic on the West Coast has seen a decline, reflecting potential lagging effects in the supply chain [46][49]

ATHENS, Greece, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroholdings Ltd (NASDAQ: EHLD, the “Company” or “Euroholdings”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company was incorporated by Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, or "Euroseas") to serve as the holding company of three subsidiaries that were contributed by Euroseas to Euroholdings effective January 1, 2025; Euros ...

23 June 2025 | 5:00AM EDT Americas Transportation: US Tariff Impact Tracker - High Frequency Trends Potentially Reveal Ebbing in China Surge US Tariff Impact Tracker – The directional uptick in inbound traffic from China to the US ebbed last week and in fact showed slight sequential downticks of -7% for vessels and -4% for TEU's, perhaps indicative that the China surge may be somewhat abbreviated or have less depth than some may have previously thought. That said, based on other data it is possible another ...