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@container-investing
Without alternative investments operating independently of traditional markets, investors are at the mercy of economic/business factors beyond their control.
Investors have been constantly reminded of the influence that politics and corporate management can have on their portfolio’s performance.
[The Chinese economy] is hugely resilient and has enormous potential and ample room for growth. Domestically, problems and risks that have been building up over the years are becoming more evident … but, there is no difficulty we cannot get beyond. – Li Keqiang, Chinese Prime Minister
At the risk of being dropped from a major shipping line's route, port officials are offering private and institutional investors an opportunity to invest in their growth.
Tobias Moros
A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition. - James Cash Penney
Whether it be container investments or otherwise, opportunities must provide satisfactory answers to these 4 questions, to be considered viable/profitable.
To meet the increasing demands of the shipping industry and international manufacturers, the constant and rising need for shipping containers across the globe requires ongoing investment from investors.
This approach combines the rewards of an income producing asset with the market guidance of a proven industry leader.
The more control an investor has over the key elements of their investment opportunity, the better position they will be in to take advantage of other investing options; that might emerge.
Oliver Lewis
The Basic Ocean Freight Rate charged by shipping lines is independent of container lease costs and therefore does not affect shipping container investments.
A "Basic Ocean Freight" rate is the cost the container shipping line charges for moving your cargo. This is priced according to a number of factors.
The 'Basic Ocean Freight Rate' charged by shipping lines is independent of the cost associated with leasing a shipping container.
Tobias Moros
In addition to the Basic Ocean Freight rate, there are a number of mandatory surcharges added to the cost of transporting a shipping container.
With our enhanced reefer fleet, we are ideally positioned for the Latin American trade, which is an important part of the reefer business.
Chief Executive Officer, Hapag-Lloyd
This past year (2014-2015) has seen Hapag-Lloyd implement a strategy that will keep the company competitive for many years to come.
Hapag-Lloyd's plan involves establishing partnerships, raising funds for expansion, purchasing larger container ships, and investing in shipping containers.
Hapag-Lloyd's plan involves partnerships, expansion, larger container ships, and shipping containers.
Traditional Investing Presents Increasing Risk For Investors
The performance of traditional assets over the last decade suggests that investing in traditional investments presents an increasing risk for investors.
Financial turmoil in the Chinese stock markets has been a reminder that traditional investments are a very risky investment. Investors are (once again) getting the opportunity to see first-hand how little control they have over corporate, government, and economic influence.
Without the diversification and safety offered by investment alternatives like investing in shipping containers, an investor can find themselves at the mercy of international economic and business affairs. Generally when a domestic or foreign market drops suddenly, investors with portfolios that are heavy with traditional investments are left helpless.
A financial crisis is a great time for professional investors and a horrible time for average ones. – Robert Kiyosaki
With the increasing political turmoil, corporate greed, and uncertainty in traditional assets found across the globe, there is compelling evidence that investing in traditional investments presents an ever-increasing risk for investors. This present a very compelling argument for a nontraditional, alternative approach to investing.
The financial crisis is a stark reminder that transparency and disclosure are essential in today’s marketplace.
Jack Reed
A financial crisis is a great time for professional investors and a horrible time for average ones. - Robert Kiyosaki
Investors Recognize Significant Contribution of EU Shipping
Given the significance of the GDP contribution made by the EU shipping industry, investors are eager to commit to fund investment into ongoing improvements.
BIMCO’s chief shipping analyst believes that rising household spending in the European Union will result in a sharp increase in the demand for container shipping services throughout 2016.
Fully aware of the role container shipping plays in promoting and supporting economic growth, shipping ports, container terminals, and logistics facilities across Europe are making significant investment into much-needed improvements. From investing in infrastructure to container cranes and equipment, investors agree the shipping industry must be supported.
According to research from Oxford Economics, the direct contribution of shipping to GDP, which stands at approximately €60 billion, is greater than that of postal and courier services, the manufacture of transport equipment (excluding motor vehicles), and the air transport industry.
Given the significance of the contribution made by the shipping industry, government officials and institutional/private investors have committed to funding ongoing shipping equipment and infrastructure improvements in Europe’s maritime shipping sector, in a constant effort to meet the rising demand of consumers and contribute to the economic growth of the European Union.