Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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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>SHEIN's general counsel frustrated UK lawmakers by refusing to answer certain questions</li>
<li>It's the latest in a series of potential obstacles that could derail a planned London IPO</li>
<li>Add growing concerns over cotton supply chain &amp; new threat from <em>Amazon</em> to existing risks</li>
</ul>


SHEIN's general counsel frustrated UK lawmakers by refusing to answer certain questions
It's the latest in a series of potential obstacles that could derail a planned London IPO
Add growing concerns over cotton supply chain &amp; new threat from Amazon to existing risks


Poor Performance Before UK Lawmakers Is SHEIN's Latest Stumble on Journey To London (Or HK?) IPO

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Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. transports freight by ships. The Company operates container ships to move freight throughout the world. Evergreen Marine has interests in terminals, airline operations and motor freight transportation, as well as container manufacturing.

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<li>We expect container shipping profits to begin to revert to historical levels in 2025</li>
<li>Between 2009 and 2019, Evergreen Marine's mean OpInc margin was <em>negative</em> 0.8%</li>
<li>We believe path to mean industry returns &amp; near-term risks both misunderstood; AVOID</li>
</ul>


We expect container shipping profits to begin to revert to historical levels in 2025
Between 2009 and 2019, Evergreen Marine's mean OpInc margin was negative 0.8%
We believe path to mean industry returns &amp; near-term risks both misunderstood; AVOID


Container Shipping: Mean Reversion in 2025, Yes, but to WHICH Mean?

EVA Airways Corp. is an air carrier that transports passengers and cargos. The Company operates primarily in Taiwan and serves international route networks in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australasia.

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<li>Tracking Asian air cargo trends can uncover investment opportunities &amp; offer read-throughs</li>
<li>In November 2024, no clear signs of market tightness in data from Taiwanese, Chinese carriers</li>
<li>A quick look at numbers from CX, SIA, LAX also suggests ample available cargo space</li>
</ul>


Tracking Asian air cargo trends can uncover investment opportunities &amp; offer read-throughs
In November 2024, no clear signs of market tightness in data from Taiwanese, Chinese carriers
A quick look at numbers from CX, SIA, LAX also suggests ample available cargo space


Quick Update on Asian Air Cargo Trends: No Signs of Market Tightness in These Numbers

DiDi Chuxing Inc operates passenger transportation platforms. The Company provides mobility solutions, cloud computing, and other application based services. DiDi Chuxing serves customers worldwide.

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<li>In Q324, Didi grew slowly, but core margin improved significantly on higher "take rate"</li>
<li>Q324 liquidity position sound, but pace of 2024 investment difficult to sustain</li>
<li>Two important reasons Didi could list shares in '25, even if cash needs aren't urgent</li>
</ul>


In Q324, Didi grew slowly, but core margin improved significantly on higher "take rate"
Q324 liquidity position sound, but pace of 2024 investment difficult to sustain
Two important reasons Didi could list shares in '25, even if cash needs aren't urgent


Didi Global Q324 Results & Two Key Reasons Company May Consider A New Listing in 2025

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>In container shipping, 'normalization' means lower rates, lower margins, &amp; lower returns</li>
<li>In Chinese express, a potential recovery in ground segment, more risks in X-border business</li>
<li>In Chinese tourism, how will investors react to inevitable slowing</li>
</ul>


In container shipping, 'normalization' means lower rates, lower margins, &amp; lower returns
In Chinese express, a potential recovery in ground segment, more risks in X-border business
In Chinese tourism, how will investors react to inevitable slowing


Crystal Baller: Tracking Traffic's Key 2025 Themes & Events: Containers | Express | Chinese Tourism

Daniel Hellberg
Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport
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Poor Performance Before UK Lawmakers Is SHEIN's Latest Stumble on Journey To London (Or HK?) IPO

Sharp questions about SHEIN's supply chains and a competing product from US ecomm giant Amazon should be added to the growing list of challenges...

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Container Shipping: Mean Reversion in 2025, Yes, but to WHICH Mean?

If container carrier profitability begins to revert to historical mean levels in 2025, it suggests a dramatic decline in financial performance in...

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Quick Update on Asian Air Cargo Trends: No Signs of Market Tightness in These Numbers

Our review of Asian air cargo data aims to uncover investment ideas and potentially provide "read-throughs" to adjacent segments. In the November...

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Didi Global Q324 Results & Two Key Reasons Company May Consider A New Listing in 2025

Didi Global's core profitability continued to improve in Q324. More importantly, compared to even a few months ago, we believe a 2025 IPO is...

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Crystal Baller: Tracking Traffic's Key 2025 Themes & Events: Containers | Express | Chinese Tourism

In this insight we outline the important 2025 themes & events facing the three sectors we cover in our monthly Tracking Traffic series: Container...

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