Merchants Port: Maintain a cautious and optimistic attitude towards the rate increase in 2026.

China Merchants Port stated at an analyst conference on September 1st that, due to the impact of the tariff war, advance shipments in the first half of the year led to a significant increase in the utilization rate of the company's port capacity. Currently, it is expected that this phenomenon will continue. The company will focus on building core competitiveness, continuously improve quality and efficiency, optimize route structures and business organizations, and continuously improve operational efficiency to provide better services to shipping companies. The company holds a cautious and optimistic attitude towards rate increases in 2026, with its advantage in layout highlighted and its port capacity in high demand, which is beneficial for rate increases in 2026.