Global Shipping Industry Trends through 2015

The global shipping industry went through tough times during the financial crisis of 2008-2009 but recovered well in 2010 and posted solid growth in 2011. It is expected to continue to grow as the world economy improves and new opportunities are created. This report discusses the trends impacting the Global Shipping Industry such as the high cyclicality of the industry industry fragmentation fleet management and cost management. Industry technology and safety is also examined followed by the impact of shipping on the environment. The Chinese shipping industry is one of the fastest growing shipping markets in the world and investors are optimistic of strong long-term growth of the overall Asia Pacific shipping industry. This report examines the global shipping industry through an industry overview and segment-wise analysis. It begins with a look at the importance of the global shipping industry and its economic impact. It provides an analysis of the container shipping market crude tanker market and dry bulk carrier market. These segments are further analyzed by various vessel markets. The global shipping industry has seen many changes in recent years especially in terms of technology. And with increasing industrialization the importance of seaborne trade has increased. The report provides a breakdown of global shipping fleets including fleet statistics the market for ship building the various ship types as well as the leading fleets of the world. An outlook for the global shipping industry is followed by profiles of the major industry players including AP Moeller-Maersk Baltic Trading DryShips Golar LNG and others.