Container shipping stocks were among the top gainers during the early trading session.
At the time of writing, shares of LC LOGISTICS (02490) had risen by 6.49%, trading at HK$3.94.
Shares of COSCO SHIP HOLD (01919) were up 5.75%, quoted at HK$14.88.
Orient Overseas (International) Ltd (00316) saw an increase of 4.37%, with its shares priced at HK$141.
SITC International Holdings Co Ltd (01308) advanced by 2.26%, trading at HK$35.28.