Global shipping is facing a ‘perfect storm’, expert says
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Global shipping is currently facing a ‘perfect storm’ with a combination of numerous negative factors like excess tonnage, uncertainty about energy prices and low investment, MacGregor President Michel van Roozendaal told journalists at the meeting dedicated to the 27th International Maritime Trade Fair SMM-2016. IAA PortNews journalist says the expert, nevertheless, named a number of fundamental factors that would support the industry in the future. Among them he emphasized the introduction of information technologies, the growth of population and urbanization that will boost the demand for energy.
In the opinion of Michel van Roozendaal, key trends of the shipping industry include the establishment of new alliances, closer cooperation between the companies, expansion of new technologies and materials.