Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The Nikkei reported this AM that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kawasaki-kisen-kaisha-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3548:1" rel="noopener">Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (9107 JP)</a> CEO was considering increasing shareholder returns this fiscal year. It already has a juicy div and a ¥100bn buyback.</li>
<li>The company announced its buyback, and an agreement by two holders of 39% to sell in a ToSTNeT-3 buy, then started buying in the market. Results are impactful.</li>
<li>The shares are up today on this news, though they gave some back after the BOJ news. The outlook for more share price impact is not bad. </li>
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The Nikkei reported this AM that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (9107 JP) CEO was considering increasing shareholder returns this fiscal year. It already has a juicy div and a ¥100bn buyback.
The company announced its buyback, and an agreement by two holders of 39% to sell in a ToSTNeT-3 buy, then started buying in the market. Results are impactful.
The shares are up today on this news, though they gave some back after the BOJ news. The outlook for more share price impact is not bad. 


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Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Price momentum in August eased slightly vs July, the first M/M dip since March</li>
<li>In the next two months, seasonality will moderate and Y/Y comps will get tougher</li>
<li>If Q4 momentum wanes, we feel continued strong share performance less likely</li>
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Price momentum in August eased slightly vs July, the first M/M dip since March
In the next two months, seasonality will moderate and Y/Y comps will get tougher
If Q4 momentum wanes, we feel continued strong share performance less likely


Monthly Container Shipping Tracker: Strong Price Momentum Likely to Moderate in Q4

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<li>Workers at US East/Gulf Coast ports could strike without new contract by Oct 1st</li>
<li>But data suggest importers have been boosting inventory over past few months</li>
<li>Although US West Coast port workers support ILA, they're unlikely to strike</li>
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Workers at US East/Gulf Coast ports could strike without new contract by Oct 1st
But data suggest importers have been boosting inventory over past few months
Although US West Coast port workers support ILA, they're unlikely to strike


A Potential October Strike at US East & Gulf Coast Container Ports Is Unlikely to Be Impactful

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<li>Backed by strong US demand, spot container rates remain very firm</li>
<li>On top of higher average freight rates, carriers now enjoying lower fuel prices</li>
<li>Dispersion of returns on carrier shares is eye-opening, only a few performed</li>
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Backed by strong US demand, spot container rates remain very firm
On top of higher average freight rates, carriers now enjoying lower fuel prices
Dispersion of returns on carrier shares is eye-opening, only a few performed


Monthly Container Shipping Tracker | Rates Up | Transpac Volume Up | Fuel Price Down (August 2024)

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<li>Evergreen reported strong Q2 results, with revenue and margins both up sharply</li>
<li>Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyd reported stagnant revenue and lower core profit margins</li>
<li>Divergent carrier performance reinforces our view that management skill matters</li>
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Evergreen reported strong Q2 results, with revenue and margins both up sharply
Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyd reported stagnant revenue and lower core profit margins
Divergent carrier performance reinforces our view that management skill matters


More Q224 Container Carrier Results: Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd Show Sharply Diverging Results

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A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S operates as an integrated transport and logistics company. The Company offers container vessels, supply ships, special vessels, terminals, tug boat activities and reefer container box manufacturing. A.P. Moller-Maersk serves clients worldwide.

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