Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Bottom-Up

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services / Equity Bottom-Up

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd provides shipping services. The Company offers multi-modal, cargo handling, tariff management, schedule information, and other related services. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services serves clients worldwide.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM US)

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<li>November's pricing weakness vs Summer peak is among the sharpest declines in 10+ years</li>
<li>A work stoppage at some US ports could hit in January, but impact likely muted</li>
<li>Share prices under pressure as investors begin pricing in softer conditions in 2025</li>
</ul>


November's pricing weakness vs Summer peak is among the sharpest declines in 10+ years
A work stoppage at some US ports could hit in January, but impact likely muted
Share prices under pressure as investors begin pricing in softer conditions in 2025


Monthly Container Shipping Tracker: November Pricing Weaker | January ILA Strike? (December 2024)

Air China Limited provides passenger, cargo, and airline-related services in China.  The Company is primarily based in Beijing and a major hub for domestic and international air transportation.  Air China's airline-related services include aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul service, ground services, and in-flight catering services.

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<li>In this insight we chart the progress of China's tourism recovery vs pre-pandemic levels</li>
<li>In October 2024, Chinese outbound (international) demand finally reached pre-Covid levels</li>
<li>The recovery in domestic activity was completed earlier and more quickly than outbound</li>
</ul>


In this insight we chart the progress of China's tourism recovery vs pre-pandemic levels
In October 2024, Chinese outbound (international) demand finally reached pre-Covid levels
The recovery in domestic activity was completed earlier and more quickly than outbound


Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Five Easy Charts Showing China's Tourism Recovery To Date

S. F. Holding Co., Ltd. offers express courier services. The Company provides logistics, order tracking, supply chain management, warehousing, and other services. S. F. Holding offers services worldwide.

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<li>SF's revenue base is far larger, and in Q324 SF's revenue also grew faster than JD Logistics</li>
<li>SF and JD Log reported similar EBITDA margins in Q324, &amp; both enjoyed Y/Y improvement</li>
<li>JD Log appears far cheaper on EV/Revenue, perhaps due to its reliance on parent JD.com</li>
</ul>


SF's revenue base is far larger, and in Q324 SF's revenue also grew faster than JD Logistics
SF and JD Log reported similar EBITDA margins in Q324, &amp; both enjoyed Y/Y improvement
JD Log appears far cheaper on EV/Revenue, perhaps due to its reliance on parent JD.com


SF Holding Pre-IPO: Head-To-Head Comparison of SF Holding & JD Logistics

Equity Capital Markets

Zoetop Business Co., Limited, doing business as SHEIN, operates as a fashion e-commerce platform. The Company focuses on women's wear, men's apparel, children's clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, and other fashion items. SHEIN serves clients worldwide.

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<li>US President-elect Trump has proposed new tariffs on China (and others) by January</li>
<li>Higher tariffs on Chinese goods could make Chinese imports more expensive in the US</li>
<li>For SHEIN &amp; Temu, larger threat still comes from potential reform of de minimis rules</li>
</ul>


US President-elect Trump has proposed new tariffs on China (and others) by January
Higher tariffs on Chinese goods could make Chinese imports more expensive in the US
For SHEIN &amp; Temu, larger threat still comes from potential reform of de minimis rules


SHEIN and Temu: Higher Tariffs Under 2nd Trump Admin an Additional Threat Beyond "De Minimis" Reform

Trip.com Group Ltd. provides online travel agency services. The Company offers mobile applications, hotel reservations, flight ticketing, package tours, corporate travel management, and train ticketing services.

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<li>We compare Trip.com's Revenue, Operating Income, &amp; Net Income to the Chinese airlines</li>
<li>Trip.com has done a better job of converting revenue growth to improved profitability</li>
<li>Trip.com YTD execution impressive, but we see no near-term upside in share price</li>
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We compare Trip.com's Revenue, Operating Income, &amp; Net Income to the Chinese airlines
Trip.com has done a better job of converting revenue growth to improved profitability
Trip.com YTD execution impressive, but we see no near-term upside in share price


Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Trip.com YTD 2024 Performance Vs. Three Leading Chinese Airlines