Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The report does not provide an investment rating for the shipping industry. 2. Core View - Mainstream shipping companies have initiated price increase announcements for the second half of November, boosting the EC futures market. The spot freight rate decline slightly exceeded market expectations, mainly due to changes in the settlement index rhythm caused by vessel rolling and delays in late October. It is expected that the spot freight rate will gradually rise from November to December, and shipping companies may continue to announce price increases. The report suggests a wait - and - see approach for both unilateral and arbitrage trading [7][8][9]. 3. Summary by Section I. Market Analysis and Strategy Recommendation - **Market Performance** - On November 4, 2025, EC2512 closed at 1909.9 points, up 3.14% from the previous day. The SCFIS European line index reported on November 4 was 1208.71 points, down 7.9% week - on - week, while the SCFI European line reported on October 31 was $1344/TEU, up 7.9% week - on - week [6][7]. - Shipping companies such as CMA, HPL, and MSC have announced price increases for the second half of November, with targets between $3000 - 3100/FEU [7]. - **Logic Analysis** - Spot freight rates are expected to gradually rise. For example, HPL plans to raise the price to $3100 in the second half of November from around $2000 in the first half. CMA announced a price increase to $3000/FEU in the second half of November and set the online price at $3500 in December [8]. - From the fundamental perspective, the shipping volume from November to December is expected to improve. The weekly average capacity from Shanghai to the 5 Nordic ports in October, November, and December is 241,100 TEU, 260,400 TEU, and 289,200 TEU respectively, with a slight increase in December [8]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral trading: Wait and see as the market has factored in the peak - season expectations in advance, and short - term fluctuations are expected while waiting for the implementation of price increases [9]. - Arbitrage trading: Wait and see [10]. II. Industry News - Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has a fleet capacity of over 7 million TEU, accounting for 21.2% of the market share [11]. - The third - quarter corrugated carton shipments in the US fell to the lowest level since 2015, intensifying concerns about the holiday sales season [11]. - China and the EU held export control dialogue consultations in Brussels to promote the stability and smoothness of the industrial and supply chains [11]. - Diplomatic responses were made regarding the potential US tariff increase on China and the situation in the Israel - Palestine conflict [11][12]. III. Related Attachments The report includes figures such as the SCFIS European line index and SCFIS US - West line index, SCFI comprehensive index, and container freight rates for different routes, with data sources from Galaxy Futures, Shanghai Shipping Exchange, and other institutions [15][17][20].

Market Analysis and Strategy Recommendation - The long - term filling of mainstream shipping companies is good, but the spot market cargo collection is average. The spot price difference among shipping companies has widened, and the market continues to play a game on the subsequent freight rate trend. The EC market maintains a volatile trend. On November 3rd, EC2512 closed at 1851.7 points, up 2.64% from the previous day's closing price. On October 31st, the SCFI European line reported $1344/TEU, up 7.9% month - on - month. The latest SCFIS European line reported 1208.71 points after the market today, down 7.9% month - on - month, with the spot decline slightly exceeding market expectations [7]. - In terms of spot freight rates, the long - term cargo of shipping companies has improved, and the spot price center is expected to gradually rise. It is expected that the spot freight rates from November to December are expected to gradually increase, and shipping companies are expected to continue to announce price increases. From the fundamental perspective, on the demand side, shipments from November to December are expected to gradually improve, and the impact of possible tariff improvements on the shipping rhythm needs to be concerned. On the supply side, from October to December 2025 and January 2026, the average weekly capacity from Shanghai to the five Nordic ports is 233,600/266,200/293,900/296,100 TEU respectively. After the China - US meeting, the tariff reduction and the extension of the 301 port service fee require tracking of the shipping companies' cargo collection performance [8]. - Unilateral trading strategy: The market has factored in the peak - season expectations in advance. It is expected that there will be short - term volatility to determine the extent of the price increase. Temporarily stay on the sidelines. Arbitrage strategy: Stay on the sidelines [9]. Industry News - Since November 10, 2025, the compound tariff rate on Chinese - imported goods imposed by the US will be reduced by 10%, and the current suspension period of additional tariffs on China will be extended to November 10, 2026 (the current 10% benchmark tariff rate remains unchanged during the suspension period) [11]. - The US will extend the validity period of some "Section 301" tariff exemption measures originally due to expire on November 29, 2025, to November 10, 2026 [11]. - Since November 10, 2025, the US will suspend the implementation of the policy of "expanding the scope of end - user control for related parties of specific list entities" for one year [11]. - Since November 10, 2025, the US will suspend the implementation of measures taken based on the "Section 301" investigation of China's shipbuilding industry for one year. During this period, the US will continue consultations with China in accordance with Article 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and maintain historical cooperation with South Korea and Japan in revitalizing the US shipbuilding industry [11]. Market Data Futures Market - For EC2512, the closing price is 1851.7, up 47.7 points or 2.64% from the previous day, with a trading volume of 18,824 lots (down 68.37%) and an open interest of 29,320 lots (down 6.52%). For EC2602, the closing price is 1592.2, up 38.6 points or 2.48%, with a trading volume of 5,040 lots (down 55.74%) and an open interest of 18,781 lots (up 1.77%). Similar data are provided for other contracts such as EC2604, EC2606, EC2608, and EC2610 [6]. - In the month - spread structure, for example, the spread between EC12 and EC02 is 260, up 9.1 points; the spread between EC12 and EC04 is 667, up 24.4 points [6]. Container Freight Rates - The SCFIS European line index is 1208.71 points, down 7.92% week - on - week and 46.48% year - on - year; the SCFIS US West line index is 1267.15 points, up 14.43% week - on - week and down 54.40% year - on - year. The SCFI comprehensive index is 1550.70 points, up 10.49% week - on - week and down 29.04% year - on - year. Other routes' freight rates and their changes are also presented [6]. Fuel Costs - The price of WTI crude oil near - month contract is $60.49 per barrel, up 0.87% week - on - week and down 12.26% year - on - year; the price of Brent crude oil near - month contract is $64.58 per barrel, up 0.86% week - on - week and down 11.1% year - on - year [6].

Group 1: Market Analysis and Strategy Recommendation - The Sino-US tariff negotiation has reached a preliminary consensus, and the EC futures market continues to bet on the subsequent freight rate trend. Pay attention to the possible improvement of tariffs on shipments. On October 27, EC2512 closed at 1775 points, down 3.06% from the previous day. The latest SCFIS European line index released after the market today was 1312.71 points, up 15.11% month-on-month [6]. - The spot freight rate spread among major shipping companies has widened again. Considering the improvement of long-term contract cargo receipts, the spot freight rate center is expected to gradually rise. It is expected that the spot freight rate will gradually increase from November to December, and shipping companies are expected to continue to announce price increases [7]. - In terms of fundamentals, the demand for shipments is expected to gradually improve from November to December. The supply capacity in December will increase slightly. The Sino-US ship sanctions will bring cost increases and short-term supply chain disruptions. The progress of the ceasefire agreement in the Middle East is tortuous, and the Sino-US tariff negotiation sentiment has eased [7][9]. - Trading strategy: Hold the long position of EC2512 and pay attention to the Palestine-Israel negotiation, Sino-US tariff negotiation, and port congestion. For arbitrage, take a wait-and-see approach [10][11]. Group 2: Industry News - Sino-US held economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and reached a preliminary consensus on issues such as export control, suspension and extension of reciprocal tariffs, fentanyl, and ship fees [12]. - The United States signed a critical minerals agreement with Thailand and will maintain a 19% tariff on Thailand; reached a trade agreement framework with Vietnam and will maintain a 20% tariff on Vietnam; Trump suspended tariffs during the meeting with the Brazilian president [12]. - The United States threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada, and Canada expressed dissatisfaction [12]. - Israel approved the entry of an Egyptian technical team to search for hostages, and Palestinian factions agreed to establish an independent technical bureaucracy to govern the Gaza Strip, and Hamas will transfer administrative control to a temporary committee [13][14][15]. Group 3: Data Summary Futures Disk | Futures Contract | Closing Price | Change | Change Rate | Trading Volume (Lots) | Increase/Decrease Rate | Open Interest (Lots) | Increase/Decrease Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EC2510 | 1,130.9 | -6.9 | -0.61% | 1,377.0 | 68.54% | 3,428.0 | -20.13% | | EC2512 | 1,775.0 | -56.0 | -3.06% | 27,748.0 | -20.98% | 27,995.0 | -7.45% | | EC2602 | 1,571.6 | -29.4 | -1.84% | 6,174.0 | 55.48% | 13,138.0 | 14.15% | | EC2604 | 1,178.8 | -0.8 | -0.07% | 2,045.0 | 18.48% | 14,146.0 | -0.55% | | EC2606 | 1,387.1 | -10.8 | -0.77% | 109 | -61.75% | 1,371 | -0.44% | | EC2608 | 1,480.3 | -28.7 | -1.90% | 138 | -22.91% | 1,249 | 2.63% | [4] Monthly Spread Structure | Spread | Change | Spread | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EC10 - EC12 | -644 | 49.1 | EC10 - EC02 | -441 | 22.5 | | EC12 - EC02 | 203 | -26.6 | EC10 - EC04 | -48 | -6.1 | | EC12 - EC04 | 596 | -55.2 | EC12 - EC06 | 388 | -45.2 | | EC02 - EC04 | 393 | -28.6 | EC04 - EC06 | -208 | 10.0 | [4] Container Freight Rates | Container Freight Rate (Weekly) | Price | Month-on-Month (%) | Year-on-Year (%) | Container Freight Rate (Weekly) | Price | Month-on-Month (%) | Year-on-Year (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SCFIS European Line (Points) | 1312.71 | 15.11% | -40.54% | SCFIS US West Line (Points) | 1107.32 | 28.24% | -60.70% | | SCFI: Composite Index | 1403.46 | 7.11% | -31.94% | SCFI: Shanghai - West Africa (USD/TEU) | 3755 | 5.64% | -15.20% | | SCFI: Shanghai - US West (USD/FEU) | 2153 | 11.21% | -54.44% | SCFI: Shanghai - South Africa (USD/TEU) | 2851 | 1.40% | -32.98% | | SCFI: Shanghai - US East (USD/FEU) | 3032 | 6.27% | -38.98% | SCFI: Shanghai - South America (USD/TEU) | 2619 | -1.47% | -58.00% | | SCFI: Shanghai - Europe (USD/TEU) | 1246 | 8.82% | -36.10% | SCFI: Shanghai - Japan Kansai (USD/TEU) | 312 | 0.00% | 3.31% | | SCFI: Shanghai - Mediterranean (USD/TEU) | 1764 | 9.36% | -23.70% | SCFI: Shanghai - Japan Kanto (USD/TEU) | 321 | 0.00% | 5.59% | | SCFI: Shanghai - Persian Gulf (USD/TEU) | 1423 | 14.02% | 19.28% | SCFI: Shanghai - Southeast Asia (USD/TEU) | 466 | 3.79% | 10.95% | | SCFI: Shanghai - Melbourne (USD/TEU) | 1385 | 5.64% | -31.64% | SCFI: Shanghai - South Korea (USD/TEU) | 138 | 0.00% | -4.17% | [4] Fuel Costs | WTI Crude Oil Near - Month (USD/Barrel) | Price | Month-on-Month (%) | Year-on-Year (%) | Brent Crude Oil Near - Month (USD/Barrel) | Price | Month-on-Month (%) | Year-on-Year (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 60.86 | | -0.38% | -14.59% | 64.92 | -0.52% | -14.0% | [4]

Pricing Information - As of August 26, the latest spot quotes for shipping are as follows: Maersk: $1290-$1599/TEU, $2160-$2578/TEU; CMA: $1360-$1910/TEU, $2320-$2920/TEU; MSC: $1550-$1556/TEU, $2590-$2602/TEU; ONE: $1504-$1804/TEU, $2343/TEU; EMC: $1605-$1805/TEU, $2410-$2760/TEU. The pricing data has shown a gradual decline recently [1]. Shipping Index - As of August 25, the SCFIS European line index reported 1990.2 points, a week-on-week decrease of 8.71%. The US West Coast index fell by 5.87% to 1041.38 points. The SCFI composite index as of August 22 was 1415.36 points, down 3% from the previous period. The Shanghai-Europe freight rate decreased by 8% to $1668/TEU, while the Shanghai-US West Coast rate was $1644/FEU, down 7% from the previous week. The Shanghai-US East Coast rate was $2613/FEU, down 4% from the previous week [2]. Market Fundamentals - As of August 25, the global container shipping capacity exceeded 32.9 million TEU, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.9%. In terms of demand, the Eurozone's July composite PMI was 50.9, with a manufacturing PMI of 49.8 and a services PMI of 51.0. The US July manufacturing PMI index was 48, with a new orders index of 47.1. The OECD leading index for the G7 group recorded 100.40 in June [3]. Market Logic - The futures market experienced fluctuations yesterday, with the main contract closing at 1358 points, an increase of 3.74%. The significant drop in the SCFIS European line may have dampened market bullish sentiment. Although CMA opened with October quotes, the overall spot prices continue to decline, and ONE has further reduced its quotes today. The downward trend in spot pricing is expected to exert pressure on the futures market [4].

Core Viewpoint - The European shipping index futures experienced a significant increase, reaching a peak of 1379.4 points, with a closing value of 1365.5 points, reflecting a rise of 3.13% [1] Group 1: Market Outlook - Guotou Anxin Futures predicts that the shipping market is likely to continue a downward trend, with September initial quotes averaging around $2200/FEU, indicating increased market pressure [2] - Hualian Futures states that the current spot freight rates have not yet bottomed out, and the EC futures market is more likely to decline than to rise [2] Group 2: Price Trends and Analysis - The latest SCFI composite index has decreased by 3.07%, with the NCFI European line dropping by 8.83%, indicating a significant decline in freight rates, particularly for East and West US routes [2] - The main EC2510 contract continues its downward trend, with expectations of further declines in August and September, while the pressure point is noted at 1400 [2] - The EC2512 contract is seen as a preferred option due to potential support from year-end demand, despite limited declines, with a short-term trading range suggested between 1600 and 1800 points [2]

Pricing Information - As of August 4, the spot prices for container shipping are as follows: Maersk: $1705-$1846/TEU, $2850-$3102/TEU; CMA: $1935-$2635/TEU, $3445-$4345/TEU; MSC: $2000-$2163/TEU, $3340-$3646/TEU; ONE: $2194/TEU, $2943/TEU; EMC: $2355-$2455/TEU, $3560-$3760/TEU [1] Shipping Index - As of August 4, the SCFIS European line index is reported at 2297.86 points, a decrease of 0.81% month-on-month; the US West Coast index decreased by 11.99% to 1130.12 points. The SCFI composite index as of August 1 is 1550.74 points, down 2.63%. The Shanghai-Europe freight rate decreased by 1.87% to $2051/TEU; Shanghai-US West freight rate is $2021/FEU, down 2.23% from last week; Shanghai-US East freight rate is $3126/FEU, down 7.46% from last week [2] Market Fundamentals - As of August 4, the global container shipping capacity exceeds 32.7 million TEU, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.9%. In terms of demand, the Eurozone's June composite PMI is 50.2, with manufacturing PMI at 49.4 and services PMI at 50.0; the US June manufacturing PMI is 49, with new orders index at 46.4. The OECD leading index for the G7 group recorded 100.40 in June [3] Market Logic - The futures market experienced fluctuations with the main contract closing at 1421.8 points, down 0.72%; the August contract closed at 2122.3, up 0.38%. The market is currently in a phase of slow decline in spot prices, lacking strong driving forces in the fundamentals. The short-term outlook for the main contract is expected to show a weak oscillating pattern [4]

Pricing Information - As of July 28, 2023, the spot rates for major shipping lines are as follows: Maersk: $1769-$2123/TEU, $2958-$3466/TEU; CMA: $1935-$2285/TEU, $3445-$4145/TEU; MSC: $2060-$2163/TEU, $3440-$3646/TEU; ONE: $2324/TEU, $3143/TEU; EMC: $2455/TEU, $3760/TEU [1] Shipping Index - As of July 28, 2023, the SCFIS European line index is reported at 2316.56 points, a decrease of 3.5% week-on-week. The US West Coast index fell by 46.98% to 1284.01 points. The SCFI composite index as of July 25, 2023, is at 1592.59 points, down 3.3%. The Shanghai-Europe freight rate increased by 0.53% to $2090/TEU, while the Shanghai-US West Coast rate is $2067/FEU, down 3.5% from the previous week. The Shanghai-US East Coast rate is $3378/FEU, down 6.48% from the previous week [2] Market Fundamentals - As of July 28, 2023, the global container shipping capacity exceeds 32.7 million TEU, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.9%. In terms of demand, the Eurozone's June composite PMI is at 50.2, with manufacturing PMI at 49.4 and services PMI at 50.0. The US June manufacturing PMI is at 49, with a new orders index of 46.4. The OECD leading index for the G7 group recorded 100.40 in June [3] Market Logic - The futures market experienced fluctuations, with the main contract closing at 1502.8 points, down 1.62%, and the August contract at 2183.2, down 1.33%. Major shipping companies have set August prices, reducing uncertainty, and a fluctuating market is expected. Short-term spot prices are not anticipated to have significant volatility, while a gradual decline is expected in the medium to long term due to current prices being at a seasonal peak [4]

Pricing Information - As of June 25, the spot rates for Maersk are between $1,767 and $1,777 per TEU, and $2,950 to $2,976 per TEU; CMA rates range from $2,035 to $2,385 per TEU, and $3,645 to $4,345 per TEU; MSC rates are $1,940 to $2,180 per TEU, and $3,640 per TEU; ONE rates are between $2,604 and $3,094 per TEU, and $3,343 to $4,043 per TEU; EMC rates range from $2,100 to $2,655 per TEU, and $3,100 to $4,060 per TEU [1] Shipping Index - As of June 23, the SCFIS European line index is reported at 1,937.14 points, a 14% increase week-on-week, while the West Coast of the US index decreased by 28% to 2,083.46 points; as of June 27, the SCFI composite index is at 1,861.51 points, down 0.4% from the previous period; Shanghai to Europe freight rates increased by 10% to $2,030 per TEU; Shanghai to West Coast freight rates are $2,578 per FEU, down 7% from the previous week; Shanghai to East Coast freight rates are $4,717 per FEU, down 12% from the previous week [2] Market Fundamentals - As of June 24, the global container shipping capacity stands at 32.57 million TEU, an 8.2% increase year-on-year; in terms of demand, the Eurozone's May composite PMI is at 50.2, with manufacturing PMI at 49.4 and services PMI at 49.7; the US May manufacturing PMI is at 48.5, with the new orders index at 47.6; the OECD leading index for the G7 group recorded 100.32 in May [3] Market Logic - The futures market saw a decline yesterday, with the main August contract closing at 1,761 points, down 2.42%; currently, there is a reduction in the price divergence for July, with large box quotes ranging from $3,635 to $4,645 per TEU, which is slightly higher than the first half of the year; a significant price drop in August is considered unlikely, and airlines may initially set higher August quotes before adjusting based on actual transaction conditions, necessitating close monitoring of price trends [4] Operational Recommendations - The market is advised to adopt a cautious wait-and-see approach, with expectations for the main index to fluctuate between 1,700 and 1,800 points [5]

Core Viewpoint - The shipping index (European line) futures experienced a significant decline, with the main contract dropping over 6%, indicating a bearish trend in the market [2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - On June 24, the shipping index (European line) futures fell to a low of 1746.4 points, closing at 1784.1 points, reflecting a decline of 6.36% [1]. - The latest SCFIS European line index recorded 1937.14 points, showing a slight increase of 14.1 points from the previous period [2][3]. Group 2: Price Adjustments - Shipping companies are showing signs of price adjustments, with Hapag-Lloyd reducing July mid-month rates from $2635/$4335 to $2435/$3835, representing decreases of 8% and 12% for small and large containers, respectively [2]. - CMA CGM has also adjusted its rates downwards, indicating that booking conditions are not meeting expectations, with a notable price reduction of $15 and $45 for different container types [2]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Trends - The market sentiment remains pessimistic, with expectations of continued downward pressure on the shipping index due to oversupply and weak demand [2][3]. - The geopolitical situation has shown signs of easing, with reports of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, which may reduce the impact on the shipping market [2][3]. Group 4: Technical Analysis - The EC2508 contract is expected to face strong resistance above the 2000-point mark, with a bearish trend likely to persist in the short term [3]. - Key support levels for EC2508 are identified around 1800 points, with expectations for the EC2506 delivery price to be below 1850 points [3].

Market Insights - The recent macroeconomic and high-frequency data indicate a mixed performance, with the economic activity index showing fluctuations after a recovery in May, remaining above "1" but below the levels of 2020-2024 [1][10] - The real estate market has shown a lackluster performance, with transaction volumes in major cities underperforming compared to the same period in previous years [1][13] - The automotive sector is experiencing a steady recovery, benefiting from new policies, with retail and wholesale sales showing significant year-on-year increases of 23% and 38% respectively [1][16] Domestic Economic Data - In May, industrial production increased by 5.8% year-on-year, exceeding expectations, while fixed asset investment growth slowed to 3.7% [2][33] - The retail sales of consumer goods rose by 6.4% year-on-year, surpassing the forecast of 4.85% [2][41] - Fiscal revenue showed a slight decline, with tax revenue remaining positive but non-tax revenue turning negative, indicating a weakening in land transactions [2][58] International Economic Context - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with projections indicating potential rate cuts in 2025, reflecting expectations of slower economic growth and rising unemployment [3][41] Industry Allocation Recommendations - Investment strategies should focus on three main areas: advancements in AI technology, recovery in consumer stocks, and the resurgence of undervalued dividend stocks [4] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the AI industry's progress, as it significantly influences the performance of undervalued dividend stocks [4]