Positive about the future
Chinese-European trade exchange responsible for the super boom in shipping

Since the second half of 2003 the world shipping market has witnessed an unexpected super boom which has lasted fiveyearsalready. We know from past experiences that no boom can last forever. How about this time?

It is not an easy question, but there is at least one thing we may treat with a dose of certainty. Behind the boom there must have been a structural change in the market. Otherwise the boom wouldn’t last this long. [read more]

Chances for an East-West gateway
The former Baltic republics vie for Chinese transit traffic

Both the Baltic Sea Region and China profess to have a keen interest in developing closer shipping and trading links with each other, but progress has been rather slow so far.
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