Shipping opposes protectionism and trade wars

The article discusses the main challenges for nowadays shipping companies: shipping connectivity vs. Cul de Sac; its importance for small scale economies and the future improvements. Situation in shipping market is briefly described according to the following indicators: year 2017 was generally a di...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kutka, Gintautas, Mickutė, Karolina
Format: Book Part
Language:Lithuanian
English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:http://lajm.lvb.lt/LAJM:ELABAPDB41589583&prefLang=en_US
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Summary:The article discusses the main challenges for nowadays shipping companies: shipping connectivity vs. Cul de Sac; its importance for small scale economies and the future improvements. Situation in shipping market is briefly described according to the following indicators: year 2017 was generally a difficult year for shipping, though several segments noted signs of improvement; no many indicators that market fundamentals will improve significantly within the next year or two; shipbuilders' slim orderbooks; statutory requirements; outcomes of IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 72nd session.