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Tracking Transport Trends | April Data Summary

Core Content Overview

This document provides an analysis of the transport industry trends in April 2025, focusing on air and sea freight rates, cargo volumes, load factors, fuel prices, and the financial outlook for three major logistics companies: DHL, DSV, and Kuehne + Nagel. It also includes investment recommendations, valuation methodologies, and risk disclosures.

Key Industry Trends

Freight Rates

Air Freight Rates: Fell by -9% YoY in April, continuing a downward trend from previous months. Rates have stabilized or declined further in May.
Sea Freight Rates: Declined by -23% YoY in April, with a reversal in May. Rates have shown a gradual decline over the past months.

Volumes

Air Volumes: YoY volume trends improved in March vs February, with increased utilization across all regions (Europe +90bps).
Sea Volumes:
- Europe import volumes increased slightly, while export volumes showed a decline.
- US import and export volumes experienced fluctuation, with export volumes rising in November and December but declining in March and April.

Load Factors

Europe: Load factors increased from 50% in August 2024 to 60% in March 2025, showing a positive trend.
North America: Load factors improved from 39% to 41% in March 2025.
APAC: Load factors remained relatively stable, with some fluctuations but generally around 49%.

Fuel Prices

Jet Fuel: Continued to be a tailwind, with a YoY decline of -20% in April.
Bunker Fuel (VLSFO): Also showed a significant YoY decline, affecting transport cost structures.
MGO and IFO380: Both experienced declines, though IFO380 showed a slight recovery in December 2024.

Investment Recommendations

DHL (DHL GR)

Rating: Buy
Price: €39.00
Price Target: €60.00 (+54%)
Market Cap: €46.4B
Valuation: Based on an EV/EBIT of 14.4x for 2025.
Key Risks: Macroeconomic risks, consumer demand, rate volatility, IT systems, integration risks, and increasing competition.

DSV (DSV DC)

Rating: Buy
Price: DKK1,585.00
Price Target: DKK1,700.00 (+7%)
Market Cap: DKK371.8B
Valuation: Based on an EV/EBIT multiple of 20x FY25.
Key Risks: Similar to DHL, including macroeconomic risks, rate volatility, IT systems, integration risks, and competition.

Kuehne + Nagel (KNIN SW)

Rating: Hold
Price: CHF194.85
Price Target: CHF240.00 (+23%)
Market Cap: CHF23.6B
Valuation: Based on EV/EBIT of 18.7x FY25.
Key Risks: Macroeconomic risks, rate volatility, outdated IT systems, and regulatory complexity.

Main Views and Key Information

Freight Rates: Air freight rates fell by -9% YoY in April, while sea freight rates dropped by -23% YoY, with a reversal in May.
Volumes: Overall, there was a positive trend in volumes for both air and sea freight in March compared to February.
Load Factors: Load factors improved across all regions, with Europe showing the most significant increase.
Fuel Prices: Fuel prices, particularly jet fuel, continued to be a tailwind, with a YoY decline of -20% in April.
Profitability: Forwarders may see increased profitability due to high demand and the ability of liners to serve only on long-term contracts.
Company Performance: The document highlights the performance and valuation of DHL, DSV, and Kuehne + Nagel, with DHL and DSV recommended as "Buy" and Kuehne + Nagel as "Hold."

Valuation Methodology

Ratings: Based on market capitalization, maturity, growth/value, volatility, and expected total return over the next 12 months.
Price Targets: Derived from multiple methods including market risk analysis, growth rate, revenue streams, DCF, EBITDA, EPS, and EV/EBITDA.
Stop Losses: Stocks with 120-day volatility in the bottom quartile of S&P stocks have a 15% stop loss, others have a 20% stop loss.

Risks

Macroeconomic Risks: Including the impact of the ongoing effects of the pandemic and other global economic factors.
Rate Volatility: Fluctuations in freight rates can affect profitability.
IT Systems: Maintaining competitive IT systems is crucial for the companies' operations.
Integration Risks: Associated with acquisitions.
Regulatory Complexity: Increasing regulations can impact operations and profitability.

Analysts and Disclosures

Analysts: Michael Aspinall (Equity Analyst) and Kiara Asinobi (Equity Associate) from Jefferies.
Conflict of Interest: Jefferies may have conflicts of interest due to its business relationships with companies covered in the report.
Disclaimer: This report is not intended as investment advice and should be considered only as one of many factors in investment decisions. Investors are advised to consult their own financial advisors.

Summary of Figures

Figure 1: Transport Industry Fundamentals showing YoY changes in air and sea freight rates, volumes, and load factors.
Figure 2: Estimating changes in yields across air and sea freight.
Figure 3: Average air freight rates and weekly YoY changes.
Figure 4: Average sea freight rates and weekly YoY changes.
Figure 5: Influence of YoY gross profit changes.

Company Descriptions

DHL: A global logistics company with a wide service portfolio, including mail, parcel, express, and e-commerce logistics.
DSV: A leading freight forwarder operating through air, sea, and road logistics.
Kuehne + Nagel: A global logistics company with services in sea, air, road, and contract logistics.

Investment Recommendation Record

Published: May 20, 2025, 09:45 ET.
Distribution: Same date and time.
Rating Definitions:
- Buy: Expected total return of 15% or more.
- Hold: Expected total return of plus or minus 15%.
- Underperform: Expected total return of minus 10% or less.
- NR/CS/NC/Restricted/Monitor: Various statuses indicating suspended ratings, no coverage, or other restrictions.

Final Notes

The report emphasizes the importance of considering multiple factors, including macroeconomic conditions, fuel prices, and IT systems, when evaluating transport industry trends.
It is a general circulation report and not tailored for individual investors.
Investors should be aware of the potential for currency risk, especially when dealing with non-US denominated securities.

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