On June 5, Orient Overseas International rose 5.26% in regular trading, trading at HK$142.3/share, with trading volume of HK$130 million. The stock gained alongside the broader marine sector as container shipping peak season expectations intensified and spot freight rates surged.

On the news front, shipping companies have been firmly executing price hike strategies. Week 23 large container quotes rose significantly above the late-May level of US$2,850. The SCFI Europe line index reached 2,038.09 points, up 9.4% week-over-week, while US West Coast rates jumped from US$3,154/FEU to US$4,149/FEU, a 31.55% surge. US East Coast rates climbed from US$4,313/FEU to US$5,333/FEU, up 23.65%. Additionally, Strait of Hormuz passage disruptions drove bunker fuel costs up nearly 70%, further pressuring freight rates higher. Analysts expect second-half freight rates to strengthen further on a sequential and year-over-year basis, supported by US retail restocking demand.

Within the Marine sector, COSCO Shipping Holdings rose 6.46%, SITC rose 2.43%, TS Lines rose 2.72%, Pacific Basin rose 0.32%, and LC Logistics rose 10.0%.

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