BIMCO’s latest report models the wider impact of the crisis – the effect of which reaches beyond dry bulk to other major sectors of shipping such as tankers and containers. It concludes that major changes are on the horizon.
The key findings of the report include:
BIMCO President Philippe Louis-Dreyfus said:
“This report gives the industry much-needed analysis on the wider impact of the current severe – and enduring – shipping crisis.”
“This crisis will affect shipping companies, not only economically and financially, but also sociologically. We will see deep changes in the fundamental structure of the shipping world and in shipping companies, mainly the smaller ones. A new business model will emerge, not just for shipowners but also for brokers, shipyards, financial institutions and other stakeholders.”
“I believe this report is very important and I would encourage shipowners to read it and reconsider their own business model – not just to survive the downturn but also so that they can contribute to the road to recovery.”
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The new report can be downloaded from BIMCO’s website.
The report follows BIMCO's first report launched on 31 May 2016 on the "road to recovery" for dry bulk. This is also available online.
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